
Shankar and Ram Charan’s much-anticipated Game Changer hit theaters on January 10th as a Pongal special but received mixed responses from both audiences and critics.
The film’s box office collections were significantly impacted in many regions due to average reviews, which discouraged theatergoers.
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In Tamil Nadu, Game Changer was pulled from most theaters and replaced by Sundar C’s Madha Gaja Raja and Bala’s Vanangaan.
Recently, a popular YouTube channel commented on the film’s failure, alleging it caused substantial losses for producer Dil Raju.
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The channel claimed that Dil Raju was forced to part with some of his property to address his financial difficulties.
According to these YouTubers, his house—previously featured in the film Varisu—was allegedly seized by financiers after being used as collateral for a loan taken to fund Game Changer.
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While there is no official confirmation regarding these claims, this buzz has been a hot topic in Tamil media.
All these allegations are because of Shankar who wasted so many actors, their potential, budget, and resources to make a mess called Game Changer.
The controversy has led to criticism of Shankar on social media. Many fans suggested that he should produce his own movies, as his extravagant spending reportedly ignores budgetary constraints when working with external producers.
The film’s reported 450 crore budget has also drawn scrutiny, with many calling it excessive for a commercial entertainer. Reports indicate that 75 crores were spent exclusively on the songs, a move audiences deemed unnecessary given the lackluster visuals.
Shankar now faces significant challenges following two consecutive box office disappointments.
With the unfinished Indian 3 requiring a considerable budget to complete, trade analysts speculate that these recent setbacks might jeopardize its release.