Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Garners Mixed Reviews for Political Drama

Shankar's Telugu debut delivers high-energy performances but struggles with coherence and originality.

Ram Charan stars in dual roles as an IAS officer and his activist father, delivering a standout performance in the flashback sequences.
The film explores themes of electoral corruption and political reform but relies heavily on familiar tropes and predictable storytelling.
Critics praise the second half, particularly the emotional depth of the flashback involving Ram Charan's Appanna and Anjali's Parvathy, while the first half is noted as incoherent and overstuffed.
Shankar's trademark lavish visuals and Thaman's music receive acclaim, though the screenplay lacks the innovation seen in the director's earlier works.
Audience reactions are divided, with fans lauding Ram Charan's performance and production values, while detractors point out logical inconsistencies and underdeveloped characters.