Dulquer’s ‘I’m Game’ gets UA 16+ certificate, set for Sept 3 release
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Chennai: Director Nahas Hidhayath’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘I’m Game’, starring Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a UA 16+ certificate and is set for release.
Wayfarer Films, which is producing the film, announced the certification on social media, saying, “No more waiting around—the dice have rolled! I'M GAME has bagged its U/A 16+ certificate and is officially theater-bound. Bookings open at 5 PM.”
The film was originally scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 20. However, the makers later postponed it to September 3.
In a statement announcing the change, Dulquer Salmaan acknowledged the anticipation surrounding the film and said the decision to move the release date was driven by a larger vision for the project.
“The game gets bigger. The release gets wider. We understand the anticipation and we apologize for the delay, but #imgame will now release worldwide on 3rd September, moving from its earlier release date of 20th August,” he said.
The actor added that the new release date would allow the film to have a wider theatrical release across markets. ‘I’m Game’ will simultaneously release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, taking the film to audiences across India and beyond.
“This decision has been made to give #imgame the scale, reach, and theatrical platform it truly deserves, allowing audiences across different markets to experience it on the big screen. The wait gets a little longer, But the game gets bigger!” Dulquer said.
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, ‘I’m Game’ has been mounted on an ambitious scale and marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Malayalam cinema.
The film was shot over an extensive 11-month schedule spanning 156 days, with filming taking place across more than 100 locations in South India.
The ensemble cast includes Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Parth Tiwari and Samyuktha Viswanathan.
Jakes Bejoy has composed the music, while the action sequences have been choreographed by Anbariv Masters.
The film has been produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under the banner of Wayfarer Films.
With IANS inputs