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<div>{{short description|2025 Indian film by Shankar}}<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Game Changer<br />
| image = Game Changer Telugu.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[S. Shankar]]<br />
| story = [[Karthik Subbaraj]]<br />
| writer = <br />
| screenplay = S. Shankar {{infobox | decat=yes | child=yes <br />
| label1 = Dialogues by<br />
| data1 = [[Sai Madhav Burra]] <br />
}}<br />
| producer = {{Ubl|[[Dil Raju]]|Shirish}}<br />
| starring = {{plainlist|<br />
* [[Ram Charan]]<br />
* [[Kiara Advani]]<br />
* [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]]<br />
* [[S. J. Suryah]]<br />
* [[Srikanth (actor, born 1968)|Srikanth]]<br />
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]<br />
* [[Jayaram]]<br />
* [[P. Samuthirakani|Samuthirakani]]<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = [[Tirru]]<br />
| editing = [[Shameer Muhammed]]<br/>[[Ruben (editor)|Ruben]]<br />
| music = [[Thaman S]]<br />
| studio = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]<br />
| distributor = [[#Distribution|see below]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|1|10|}}<br />
| runtime = 165 minutes <br/>151 minutes (trimmed version)<ref>{{Cite web |title=CBFC Suggests Two Major Changes To Ram Charan's Game Changer; Deets Inside |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/cbfc-suggests-two-major-changes-to-ram-charans-game-changer-deets-inside-aa-9176435.html |access-date=3 January 2025 |website=News18}}</ref><br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
| budget = {{INR|350{{ndash}}500 crore}}{{efn|While [[Times Now]] stated that the film was made on a budget of over {{INR}}350 crore,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-07 |title='Game Changer' Tickets And Advance Booking: Ram Charan's Film Is Posed For A Great Start |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/game-changer-tickets-and-advance-booking-ram-charans-film-is-posed-for-a-great-start-article-117018995 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Times Now |language=en |quote=While the budget of the Ram Charan-starrer has reportedly been around Rs 425 plus crore, the film’s pre-release business too has been stunning.}}</ref> [[The Economic Times]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-31 |title=Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' recovers half its budget even before trailer release: Report |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ram-charans-game-changer-recovers-half-its-budget-even-before-trailer-release-report/articleshow/116808794.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-01-09 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |quote=The film, with a budget of Rs 400 crore, has already recouped 50% of its cost ....}}</ref> and [[Business Today (India)|Business Today]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-09 |title=Ticket prices hiked for Ram Charan's 'Game Changer', permission for 1am shows denied |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/ticket-prices-hiked-for-ram-charans-game-changer-permission-for-1am-shows-denied-460136-2025-01-09 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=[[Business Today (India)|Business Today]] |language=en |quote=Made at a budget of around ₹400 crore, Ram Charan's latest film has logged stellar advance bookings for day 1 in India so far.}}</ref> both published that the film cost {{INR}}400 crore to make. [[Box Office India]] stated that the film was made on a budget of {{INR}}425 crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Game Changer Dull First Week - Emergency and Azaad Opening |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=8936 |access-date=2025-01-17 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref> while [[Daily News and Analysis]] stated that the film was made on a budget of {{INR}}500 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-05 |title=Game Changer: Ram Charan's Film Budget, Cast Remunerations, Box Office Prediction, Here's Everything You Need To Know |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-game-changer-ram-charan-s-film-budget-cast-remunerations-box-office-prediction-here-s-everything-you-need-to-know-3126378 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=DNA India |language=en |quote=The film is reportedly being made with a budget of ₹500 crore.}}</ref>|name="budget"}}<br />
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|173 crore}}<ref name=":12" /><br />
}}<br />
'''''Game Changer''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Political fiction|political]] [[Action comedy|action comedy film]] directed by [[S. Shankar|Shankar]], in his Telugu debut, and produced by [[Dil Raju]] under [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]. The film stars [[Ram Charan]] in [[dual role]]s, alongside [[Kiara Advani]], [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]], [[S. J. Suryah]], [[Srikanth (actor, born 1968)|Srikanth]], [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], [[Jayaram]] and [[P. Samuthirakani|Samuthirakani]].<br />
The film featured original score and soundtrack was composed by [[Thaman S]]. While cinematography and editing were handled by [[Tirru]] and [[Shameer Muhammed]] and [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]] respectively.<br />
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The film was officially announced in February 2021, with its title revealed in March 2023. [[Principal photography]] began in October 2021 and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in July 2024, following multiple production delays. Filming took place across various locations in [[India]], as well as international destinations including [[Japan]], [[China]], [[Malaysia]], [[Cambodia]] and [[New Zealand]]. <br />
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''Game Changer'' was released on 10 January 2025, coinciding with the festival of [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranthi]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Despite the high opening day collection, it emerged as Shankar's second major [[box office failure]], following ''[[Indian 2]]'' (2024).<ref name="pinkvilla.com">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=Game Changer (Hindi) Final Worldwide Box Office: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's political drama to end run with JUST Rs 39 crore globally |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/game-changer-hindi-final-worldwide-box-office-ram-charan-and-kiara-advanis-political-drama-to-end-run-with-just-rs-39-crore-globally-1368636 |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Talwar |first=Puja |date=20 January 2025 |title=When big films flop, who should take the fall? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/when-big-films-flop-who-should-take-the-fall-1855270 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
Ram Nandan successfully clears the [[Civil Services Examination|UPSC]] exam to become a [[District Magistrate]] and is posted to [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. However, on his way to his posting, he is attacked by a gang sent by his former college rival, "Sand" Simha, who is involved in illegal sand mining under the protection of Minister Bobbili Mopidevi. Mopidevi is the son of [[Chief Minister]] Bobbili Sathyamoorthy and the younger brother of [[Home Minister]] Bobbili Munimanikyam. Though Mopidevi aspires to become the Chief Minister, he fears that the position will go to his elder brother due to seniority.<br />
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Upon assuming office, Ram summons the district's wrongdoers for a meeting and pleads with them to stop their illegal activities. When they mock him, he takes action by raiding their bases of operations, a rice trading factory, exposing the adulteration of rice. He subsequently seals the factory and demolishes a mall built on illegal land by one of the wrongdoers.<br />
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Years ago, Ram was initially pursuing an [[MBBS]] degree but had severe anger issues, particularly when witnessing injustice. His love interest, Deepika, disapproved of his aggressive nature and encouraged him to pursue civil services through the UPSC exam, specifically advising against joining the [[Indian Police Service]], due to his violent nature. Unfortunately, Ram misses the [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] cutoff by six marks and becomes an IPS officer, leading Deepika to leave him. Eventually, he reappears for the exam, qualifies as an IAS officer, and begins searching for Deepika.<br />
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After years apart, Ram finally finds Deepika living in an old-age home, and they rekindle their love. During a [[political rally]] for the CM's party, a mentally challenged elderly resident, Parvathy, unexpectedly interrupts the event and begins revealing Sathyamoorthy's past crimes. As she speaks, Sathyamoorthy is shocked to see her and suffers a fatal heart attack, but not before forgiving her for exposing his misdeeds. When Mopidevi attempts to attack Parvathy, Ram defends her and humiliates Mopidevi in front of the crowd by slapping him, causing a major political scandal.<br />
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Furious at his father's betrayal after he dismisses him for [[corruption]], Mopidevi murders Sathyamoorthy and uses public sympathy to become the next Chief Minister. Meanwhile, Ram is suspended for attacking Mopidevi and is later arrested on fabricated charges just before his wedding with Deepika. As Sathyamoorthy's funeral pyre is about to be lit, the media airs his final statement, in which he publicly endorses Ram as the next Chief Minister. Shocked by the revelation, the people rally behind Ram. Around the same time, Sabha, a veteran political figure, reveals to Ram that he is the biological son of Appanna, the original founder of Abhyudhyam Party, Sathyamoorthy's political party, and a revered leader. <br />
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Many years ago, Appanna and his wife, Parvathy, had protested against corruption, refusing bribes from industrialists. However, his trusted allies, Sathyamoorthy and Mukundha, betrayed him, choosing personal power over principles. When Appanna attempted to dissolve the party, they murdered him, leaving Parvathy mentally unstable while Ram was separated from her as a child. To cover up the crime, Sathyamoorthy killed Mukundha and raised Mukundha's sons—Mopidevi and Munimanikyam—as his own.<br />
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With this revelation, Ram reunites with his biological mother and prepares to assume the Chief Ministership, but Mopidevi refuses to withdraw his complaint against Ram, making him ineligible for the position. Ram steps down and is suspended from the government under charges of misusing the Goonda Act. Mopidevi assumes power as the new CM, but soon faces severe opposition from IAS officers across the country, who demand Ram's reinstatement. Eventually, Ram is appointed as the [[Chief Electoral Officer (India)|Election Commission Officer]], and state elections are announced to take place in two months, restricting Mopidevi's ability to make policy changes.<br />
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To discredit Ram, Mopidevi approaches the Election Commission, attempting to prove that Ram is the biological son of Appanna and Parvathy, accusing him of bias and claiming that he is secretly working to revive his father's party. Ram denies the allegations, stating that his adopted parents are his only real family, prioritizing the fairness of the elections over his own identity. Parvathy is brought in for confirmation, but when she claims Ram as her own son, he publicly denies it, citing her mental condition as unreliable evidence. Heartbroken, Parvathy later learns about [[DNA testing]] and, realizing its implications, commits suicide by jumping into a vat of [[sulfuric acid]], devastating Ram.<br />
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The elections proceed, but Mopidevi and his allies attempt to rig the results by destroying [[voting machines]]. Ram thwarts their efforts and ensures the machines reach the counting center safely.<br />
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In the [[Mid-credits and post-credits scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe|post-credits scene]], the newly revived Praja Abhyudhyam Party, led by Sabha and inspired by Appanna's original principles, wins by a landslide, and Ram is elected as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
* [[Ram Charan]] in a [[dual role]] as:<br />
**[[District collector]] [[Assistant Superintendent of Police|ASP]] [[Doctor (title)|Dr.]] H. Ram Nandan [[Indian Administrative Services|IAS]], [[Indian Police Services|IPS]] officer of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Electoral Officer, Later [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
**Appanna, Ram's father and the founder of Abhyudayam Party<br />
* [[Kiara Advani]] as Dr. Deepika, Ram's love interest-turned-wife<br />
* [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]] as Parvathy, Appanna's wife and Ram's mother<br />
* [[S. J. Suryah]] as Bobbili Mopidevi, Acting [[Chief Minister (India)|Chief Minister]] of Andhra Pradesh<br />
* [[Srikanth (actor, born 1968)|Srikanth]] as Bobbili Sathyamurthy, Bobbili Mopidevi's father and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh<br />
* [[Jayaram]] as Bobbili Munimanikyam, Bobbili Mopidevi's elder brother and [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Home Minister]] of Andhra Pradesh<br />
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Sabha, Appanna's companion and Sathyamurthy's best friend<br />
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as "Side" Satyam, Ram Nandan's assistant and step brother <br />
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as "Sand" Simha, Bobbili Mopidevi's deputy and Ram's rival from college<br />
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]] as Mukundha, Appanna's friend; Munimanikyam and Mopidevi's biological father<br />
* [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] as Ram's adoptive father<br />
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as an eve teaser<br />
* [[Achyuth Kumar]] as Professor K. P., Deepika's father<br />
* [[Subhalekha Sudhakar]] as a senior party worker<br />
* [[Prudhvi Raj]] as Bobbili Mopidevi's assistant<br />
* [[Raghu Babu]] as a party worker<br />
* [[Priyadarshi Pulikonda]] as Ram's friend<br />
* [[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]] as Ram's friend<br />
* Venkatesh Kakumanu as Ram's friend<br />
* [[Chaitanya Krishna]] as Ram's friend<br />
* [[Harsha Chemudu]] as Ram's friend<br />
* [[Sudharshan]] as Ram's friend<br />
* Rocket Raghava as Munimanikyam's supporter<br />
* [[Praveena]] as Ram's adoptive mother<br />
* Racha Ravi as a local goon<br />
* Kishore Kumar Polimera as Appanna's companion<br />
* [[Viswant Duddumpudi]]<ref name="I">{{Cite web |title=Viswant and Ananya Sharma join Game Changer |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/gamechanger-vishwant-ananyasharma.html |website=idlebrain.com}}</ref> as Raghav, Ram's adoptive brother<br />
* Ananya Sharma<ref name="I" /> as Ram's adoptive sister<br />
* Rohini Reddy Noni<br />
* [[Gautham Raju]] as a traffic police constable<br />
* [[Ajay Ghosh]] as Biyyam Bhimarao<br />
* [[Krishnudu]] as Mall Malleshwarao<br />
* [[Raghu Karumanchi]] as a local goon<br />
* Naga Mahesh as Police SP<br />
* [[Gundu Sudarshan]] as a Yoga trainer<br />
* [[Srikanth Iyengar]] as a College Professor<br />
* Sekhar<br />
* Thotapalli Madhu<br />
* [[Duvvasi Mohan]] as Reporter<br />
* Kadambari Kiran as a police officer<br />
* [[Yashika Aannand]] as a bystander near "Side" Sathyam<br />
* Akshaya Naik<br />
* Mounika Reddy as Deepika's friend<br />
* [[Gangavva]] as Villager<br />
* Mallika<br />
* [[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]] as Chief Secretary P. Mallikarjuna Rao<br />
* Sreedhar Reddy Nalla<br />
* Vadlamani Srinivas as plate manufacturer <br />
* DD Srinivas<br />
* Pradeep Kabra as Chotu<br />
* Rajsekhar Aningi as a reporter<br />
* Pawon Ramesh<br />
* [[TSR Srinivasan]] as a voter<br />
* [[Brahmanandam]] as District Collector Kalyana Sundaram (cameo)<br />
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== Production ==<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
The production of ''[[Indian 2]]'' faced significant delays following an on-set accident,<ref name=":11">{{Cite news |date=20 February 2020 |title=3 killed during 'Indian 2' film shoot |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/3-killed-during-indian-2-shoot/article30864990.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219230448/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/3-killed-during-indian-2-shoot/article30864990.ece |archive-date=19 February 2020 |access-date=20 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stalin |first=J Sam Daniel |date=20 February 2020 |title=3 Assistant Directors Killed After Crane Crashes On Sets Of Kamal Haasan's "Indian 2" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/3-assistant-directors-killed-after-crane-crashes-on-kamal-haasans-indian-2-set-2182827 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621080742/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/3-assistant-directors-killed-after-crane-crashes-on-kamal-haasans-indian-2-set-2182827 |archive-date=21 June 2021 |access-date=5 February 2021 |publisher=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> compounded by the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in India]], which created uncertainty about the film's resumption.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Arjun |date=5 June 2020 |title=South Indian film industry loses business to Covid-19 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/cover/south-indian-film-industry-loses-business-to-covid-19/article31755393.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614114428/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/cover/south-indian-film-industry-loses-business-to-covid-19/article31755393.ece |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=22 June 2024 |website=[[Business Line]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=12 February 2021 |title='Indian 2' is shelved or not? Here's the truth |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/indian-2-is-shelved-or-not-heres-the-truth/articleshow/80875946.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314023752/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/indian-2-is-shelved-or-not-heres-the-truth/articleshow/80875946.cms |archive-date=14 March 2021 |access-date=19 June 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> During this time, director [[S. Shankar]] shifted his focus to other projects and began developing a script for a potential multi-starrer film intended for a multi-language release, with [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] considered for one of the leading roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suganth |first=M |date=23 October 2020 |title=Resume film or let me work on another project: Shankar's ultimatum to ''Indian 2'' producers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/resume-film-or-let-me-work-on-another-project-shankars-ultimatum-to-indian-2-producers/articleshow/78810167.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125204237/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/resume-film-or-let-me-work-on-another-project-shankars-ultimatum-to-indian-2-producers/articleshow/78810167.cms |archive-date=25 November 2020 |access-date=5 February 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-04 |title=Shankar to direct a multi starrer film ahead of 'Indian 2'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-to-direct-a-multi-starrer-film-ahead-of-indian-2/articleshow/78995591.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112233440/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-to-direct-a-multi-starrer-film-ahead-of-indian-2/articleshow/78995591.cms |archive-date=2020-11-12 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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Shankar eventually collaborated with [[Dil Raju]]'s [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2017 |title=Kamal Haasan to star in S Shankar's sequel of Indian, confirms producer Dil Raju |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-to-star-in-s-shankars-sequel-of-indian-confirms-producer-dil-raju-4097355.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812233025/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-to-star-in-s-shankars-sequel-of-indian-confirms-producer-dil-raju-4097355.html |archive-date=12 August 2019 |access-date=12 August 2019 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> which had initially planned to produce ''Indian 2'' before stepping away, with [[Lyca Productions]] taking over.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2017 |title=Kamal Haasan, Shankar announce Indian 2 on Bigg Boss Tamil |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasan-shankar-announce-indian-2-on-bigg-boss-tamil-4869270/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812231515/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasan-shankar-announce-indian-2-on-bigg-boss-tamil-4869270/ |archive-date=12 August 2019 |access-date=15 September 2019 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2017 |title=Shankar-Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 could be taken over by Lyca Productions; final negotiations on |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shankar-kamal-haasans-indian-2-could-be-taken-over-by-lyca-productions-final-negotiations-on-4162997.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101175849/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shankar-kamal-haasans-indian-2-could-be-taken-over-by-lyca-productions-final-negotiations-on-4162997.html |archive-date=1 November 2020 |access-date=28 October 2020 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 October 2017 |title=Production change for Kamal Haasan's Indian 2? |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/23/production-change-for-kamal-haasans-indian-2-1680990.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812231523/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/23/production-change-for-kamal-haasans-indian-2-1680990.html |archive-date=12 August 2019 |access-date=21 October 2017 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> On 12 February 2021, the production house officially announced the project, with [[Ram Charan]] confirmed as the lead.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-02-12 |title=It's official: Director Shankar's next film is with Ram Charan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-director-shankars-next-is-with-ram-charan/articleshow/80881076.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214062242/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-director-shankars-next-is-with-ram-charan/articleshow/80881076.cms |archive-date=2021-02-14 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-13 |title=Ram Charan is ready for Shankar's 'cinematic brilliance', announces new film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/shankar-to-direct-ram-charan-in-dil-raju-production-7185456/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226125536/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/shankar-to-direct-ram-charan-in-dil-raju-production-7185456/ |archive-date=2024-12-26 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The film was [[Working title|tentatively titled]] ''RC15'' and ''SVC50'', referencing Charan's 15th film as an actor and the production company's 50th project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-02-12 |title=Ram Charan will team up with director Shankar, confirms Sri Venkateswara Creations |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-will-team-up-with-director-shankar-confirms-sri-venkateswara-creations/articleshow/80881434.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250107135732/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-will-team-up-with-director-shankar-confirms-sri-venkateswara-creations/articleshow/80881434.cms |archive-date=2025-01-07 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-13 |title=Chiranjeevi shares excitement over Ram Charan's film with Shankar |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/chiranjeevi-shares-excitement-over-ram-charans-film-shankar-143369 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250107135829/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/chiranjeevi-shares-excitement-over-ram-charans-film-shankar-143369 |archive-date=2025-01-07 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> Although initial reports suggested it would be a historical action film, it was later clarified to be a political action drama.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-02-12 |title=Ram Charan to team up with director Shankar for a historical drama? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-to-team-up-with-director-shankar-for-a-historical-drama/articleshow/80876183.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214062102/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-to-team-up-with-director-shankar-for-a-historical-drama/articleshow/80876183.cms |archive-date=2021-02-14 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The official title, ''Game Changer'', was unveiled on 27 March 2023, coinciding with Charan's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=2023-03-27 |title=Birthday boy Ram Charan's RC 15 with director Shankar is now Game Changer. Title announcement video out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/birthday-ram-charan-rc-15-director-shankar-game-changer-title-announcement-video-2351843-2023-03-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525143445/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/birthday-ram-charan-rc-15-director-shankar-game-changer-title-announcement-video-2351843-2023-03-27 |archive-date=2023-05-25 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><br />
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In December 2024, it was reported that the film was produced on a budget of ₹300–400 [[crore]].<ref name="vikatan">{{Cite web |last=Kathirvelan |first=N. |date=2024-12-18 |title=Director Shankar Exclusive: 'கேம் சேஞ்சர்' - 'இந்தியன் 3' - 'வேள்பாரி'... இயக்குநர் ஷங்கர் ஷேரிங்ஸ்! |trans-title=Director Shankar Exclusive: ''Game Changer'', ''Indian 3'', ''Velpaari'', director Shankar shares |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/director-shankar-interview-about-game-changer-indian-3-and-vel-pari-movies |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241219040132/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/director-shankar-interview-about-game-changer-indian-3-and-vel-pari-movies#bypass-sw |archive-date=2024-12-19 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta}}</ref> Ram Charan was paid ₹65 crore for his role, while Shankar adopted a [[revenue sharing|revenue-sharing]] model, taking a smaller advance and opting to receive a substantial share of the film's profits as remuneration to support its production.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Keval |first=Varun |date=2025-01-07 |title=Ram Charan's Game Changer Movie: Pre-Release Business and Box Office Expectations |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ram-charans-game-changer-movie-pre-release-business-and-box-office-expectations-935526 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250107143850/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ram-charans-game-changer-movie-pre-release-business-and-box-office-expectations-935526 |archive-date=2025-01-07 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Pre-production ===<br />
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''Game Changer'' was initially developed as an interim project during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, along with the adaptation of ''Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari'' (2019), based on the ruler of Parambu nādu [[Vēl Pāri]], by author-politician [[S. Venkatesan]], a [[Spy fiction|spy thriller]] which demanded shooting in foreign locales and [[Science fiction film|science fiction action film]] that needed a fresh face in the leading role and extensive [[visual effects]]. Due to the restrictions of film production in that period, he wanted something different that would be produced on a restricted budget and felt that the process of adapting another director's story that excited him.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2025-01-06 |title=Director Shankar interview: On 'Game Changer,' Ram Charan's explosive energy, and whether films can propagate a change |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-shankar-interview-on-game-changer-ram-charans-explosive-energy-and-whether-films-can-propagate-a-change/article69064616.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250107134303/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-shankar-interview-on-game-changer-ram-charans-explosive-energy-and-whether-films-can-propagate-a-change/article69064616.ece |archive-date=2025-01-07 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He listened to the narration of numerous directors and finalized on the original story written by [[Karthik Subbaraj]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 February 2022 |title=Not Shankar, but Karthik Subbaraj wrote the story of Ram Charan's RC 15. Read details |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/not-shankar-but-karthik-subbaraj-wrote-the-story-of-ram-charan-s-rc-15-read-details-1910804-2022-02-09 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620162737/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/not-shankar-but-karthik-subbaraj-wrote-the-story-of-ram-charan-s-rc-15-read-details-1910804-2022-02-09 |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=India Today}}</ref><br />
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Shankar also expressed his interest on doing a Telugu film, attributed to the success of the Telugu-dubbed versions of his films.<ref name=":6" /> Speaking to Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''The Hindu'', he added: "I approached it the usual way I do all my films. But because it's my first straight Telugu film, and since the story demanded it, I had to inculcate Telugu culture, lifestyle and traditions."<ref name=":6" /> [[Sai Madhav Burra]] contributed to the dialogues,<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2022 |title=Ram Charan & Shankar's 'RC15' to be wrapped up by December |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ram-charan-shankars-rc15-to-be-wrapped-up-by-december/articleshow/92724557.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711223732/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ram-charan-shankars-rc15-to-be-wrapped-up-by-december/articleshow/92724557.cms |archive-date=11 July 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> while lyricist [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]] and [[Farhad Samji]] did the same for its Tamil and Hindi versions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-09-09 |title=Lyricist Vivek to pen the Tamil dialogues for 'RC15' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lyricist-vivek-to-pen-the-tamil-dialogues-for-rc15/articleshow/86062294.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911071900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lyricist-vivek-to-pen-the-tamil-dialogues-for-rc15/articleshow/86062294.cms |archive-date=2021-09-11 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Vivek and S. Venkatesan also contributed to the screenplay with Shankar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-28 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Lyricist Vivek on board as writer of RC 15 with Shankar; Ram Charan to play an IAS officer |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-lyricist-vivek-board-writer-rc-15-shankar-ram-charan-play-ias-officer-717152 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505023847/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-lyricist-vivek-board-writer-rc-15-shankar-ram-charan-play-ias-officer-717152 |archive-date=2021-05-05 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-04-29 |title=RC 15: Lyricist Vivek roped into pen screenplay, dialogues for Ram Charan's next with Shankar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc-15-lyricist-vivek-roped-into-pen-screenplay-dialogues-for-ram-charans-next-with-shankar/articleshow/82306240.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508233133/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc-15-lyricist-vivek-roped-into-pen-screenplay-dialogues-for-ram-charans-next-with-shankar/articleshow/82306240.cms |archive-date=2021-05-08 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-18 |title=Lok Sabha MP Venkatesan Worked As 'One Of The Script Writers' For Ram Charan's film 'Game Changer' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/lok-sabha-mp-venkatesan-worked-as-one-of-the-script-writers-for-ram-charans-film-game-changer-article-116422632/amp |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Initially, [[Anirudh Ravichander]] and Shankar's norm composer [[A. R. Rahman]], were reported to score the music for the film,<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2021 |title=Anirudh Ravichander to compose music for Ram Charan-Shankar film? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anirudh-ravichander-to-compose-music-for-ram-charan-shankar-film/articleshow/81205085.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301210105/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anirudh-ravichander-to-compose-music-for-ram-charan-shankar-film/articleshow/81205085.cms |archive-date=1 March 2021 |access-date=20 February 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=10 March 2021 |title=AR Rahman to team up with Shankar for his period drama with Ram Charan? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ar-rahman-to-team-up-with-shankar-for-his-period-drama-with-ram-charan-1777586-2021-03-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311122038/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ar-rahman-to-team-up-with-shankar-for-his-period-drama-with-ram-charan-1777586-2021-03-10 |archive-date=11 March 2021 |access-date=20 September 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> but on [[Dil Raju]]'s request, [[Thaman S]] was chosen to compose the film's music, in his first collaboration with the director.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2021 |title=Thaman on board to compose music for RC15 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2021/07/06/thaman-on-board-to-compose-music-for-rc15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620172446/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2021/07/06/thaman-on-board-to-compose-music-for-rc15 |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=dtnext.in}}</ref> [[Tirru]] was signed on as the cinematographer, also in his first time association with the director.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=24 April 2022 |title=Tirru, still the DoP of RC15, to rejoin the team soon |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/04/24/tirru-still-the-dop-of-rc15-to-rejoin-the-team-soon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327100950/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/04/24/tirru-still-the-dop-of-rc15-to-rejoin-the-team-soon |archive-date=27 March 2023 |access-date=27 March 2023 |website=DT next}}</ref> Editor [[Shameer Muhammed]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=20 December 2021 |title=Shameer Muhammed in Shankar's RC15 with Ram Charan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shameer-muhammed-in-shankars-rc15-with-ram-charan/articleshow/88385459.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912101027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shameer-muhammed-in-shankars-rc15-with-ram-charan/articleshow/88385459.cms |archive-date=12 September 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> action choreography duo [[Anbariv]] and production designer Avinash Kolla were recruited as a part of the technical crew.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=27 March 2023 |title=Ram Charan's new film titled Game Changer |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ram-charan-s-new-film-titled-game-changer-175092 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620165743/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ram-charan-s-new-film-titled-game-changer-175092 |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> Dance choreographers of the film include [[Prabhu Deva]], [[Jani Master]], [[Prem Rakshith]], [[Bosco Martis]], [[Ganesh Acharya]], and Sandy.<ref name=":4" /><br />
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=== Casting ===<br />
Charan reportedly played [[dual role]] as a father and son.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2022 |title=Ram Charan plays a double role in RC 15 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/feb/22/ram-charan-plays-double-role-in-rc-15-29892.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223092604/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/feb/22/ram-charan-plays-double-role-in-rc-15-29892.html |archive-date=23 February 2022 |access-date=11 April 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> Shankar complimented that Charan had a "suppressed explosive energy" within, further adding "His performance reflects this; even when he subtly conveys something, you feel a power surging, ready to explode. He knows where to keep it low-key and how to unleash this energy when the scenes require it from him."<ref name=":6" /><br />
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In late February, it was reported that South Korean actress [[Bae Suzy]] would play the female lead pairing opposite Charan, in her Indian film debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-03 |title=Ram Charan to Romance K-Drama Actress Suzy Bae in Upcoming Indian Film Helmed by Shankar? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ram-charan-to-romance-k-drama-actress-suzy-bae-in-upcoming-indian-film-helmed-by-shankar-3489710.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307142332/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ram-charan-to-romance-k-drama-actress-suzy-bae-in-upcoming-indian-film-helmed-by-shankar-3489710.html |archive-date=2021-03-07 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Afterwards, [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was considered to play the female lead,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-04-18 |title=#RC15: Rashmika Mandanna to play a journalist in Ram Charan starrer? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc15-rashmika-mandanna-to-play-a-journalist-in-ram-charan-starrer/articleshow/82128905.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508012434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc15-rashmika-mandanna-to-play-a-journalist-in-ram-charan-starrer/articleshow/82128905.cms |archive-date=2021-05-08 |access-date=2025-01-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> before [[Kiara Advani]] was finalized for that role in July 2021;<ref name=":7" /> this would mark her second collaboration with Charan after ''[[Vinaya Vidheya Rama]]'' (2019).<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |title=Kiara Advani to share screen with Ram Charan for the second time in Shankar's #RC15 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kiara-advani-to-share-screen-with-ram-charan-for-the-second-time-in-shankars-rc15/articleshow/84915077.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815121701/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kiara-advani-to-share-screen-with-ram-charan-for-the-second-time-in-shankars-rc15/articleshow/84915077.cms |archive-date=15 August 2022 |access-date=15 August 2022 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]] was cast in a pivotal role, while [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]], [[Jayaram]], and [[Naveen Chandra]] were all confirmed to be a part of the film during their presence at the puja ceremony.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=#RC15 muhurtam pooja: Cast and crew of Shankar's Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer revealed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc15-cast-and-crew-of-shankars-ram-charan-and-kiara-advani-starrer-revealed/articleshow/86028501.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510111854/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc15-cast-and-crew-of-shankars-ram-charan-and-kiara-advani-starrer-revealed/articleshow/86028501.cms |archive-date=10 May 2022 |access-date=2021-12-11 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[S. J. Suryah]] was confirmed to be part of the film in September 2022, playing the antagonist.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=10 September 2022 |title=SJ Suryah Joins Shankar-Ram Charan's RC15, Remuneration Revealed |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/sj-suryah-joins-shankar-ram-charans-rc15-remuneration-revealed-5929975.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912031753/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/sj-suryah-joins-shankar-ram-charans-rc15-remuneration-revealed-5929975.html |archive-date=12 September 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Filming ===<br />
The film was formally launched with a [[muhurat shot]] on 8 September 2021 at [[Annapurna Studios]] in [[Hyderabad]] with a traditional [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja ceremony]] attended by [[Ranveer Singh]], [[Chiranjeevi]], and [[S. S. Rajamouli]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=The Hindu Net Desk |date=2021-09-08 |title=Shankar and Ram Charan's 'RC15' launched, new poster released |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shankar-and-ram-charans-rc15-launched-new-poster-released/article36355139.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211022046/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shankar-and-ram-charans-rc15-launched-new-poster-released/article36355139.ece |archive-date=11 December 2021 |access-date=2021-12-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=8 September 2021 |title=Ram Charan, Shankar's film RC15 to launch today. Ranveer Singh, Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi to attend |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-director-shankar-s-film-muhurat-today-ranveer-singh-rajamouli-to-grace-event-1850393-2021-09-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411065854/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-director-shankar-s-film-muhurat-today-ranveer-singh-rajamouli-to-grace-event-1850393-2021-09-08 |archive-date=11 April 2022 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began on 22 October 2021 and the first schedule was completed in the first week of November. Filming took place in [[Maharashtra]] at [[Pune]], [[Satara (city)|Satara]] and [[Phaltan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivastava |first=Samriddhi |date=3 November 2021 |title=Ram Charan, Kiara Advani wrap up first schedule of Shankar's RC15 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-kiara-advani-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-shankar-s-rc15-1872946-2021-11-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125083324/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-kiara-advani-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-shankar-s-rc15-1872946-2021-11-03 |archive-date=25 January 2022 |access-date=25 January 2022 |website=India Today}}</ref> Later that month, the second schedule began with a song shoot that was held for 10 days, at a specially erected set in [[Ramoji Film City]].<ref name=":8" /> The song, which also included international dancers, was choreographed by [[Jani Master]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite news |title=RC 15: International dancers roped in for Ram Charan's next with Shankar. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc-15-international-dancers-roped-in-for-ram-charans-next-with-shankar-see-pics/articleshow/87924229.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125083323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rc-15-international-dancers-roped-in-for-ram-charans-next-with-shankar-see-pics/articleshow/87924229.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022 |access-date=2022-01-25 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' reported that nearly {{INRConvert|23|c}} was spent on the song.<ref>{{Cite news |title='RC 15': Shankar spends crores on a single song; Deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rc-15-shankar-spends-crores-on-a-single-song-deets-inside/articleshow/89033993.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125083324/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rc-15-shankar-spends-crores-on-a-single-song-deets-inside/articleshow/89033993.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022 |access-date=2022-01-25 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> During the schedule, the team also shot a 7-minute action sequence. [[Anbariv]] and others were hired to design these action sequences in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-10 |title=Director Shankar to Spend Rs 70 Crore for 7-minute Action Sequence in Ram Charan's RC 15 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/director-shankar-to-spend-rs-70-crore-for-7-minute-action-sequence-in-ram-charans-rc-15-4427234.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204152519/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/director-shankar-to-spend-rs-70-crore-for-7-minute-action-sequence-in-ram-charans-rc-15-4427234.html |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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The third schedule for the film commenced in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=14 February 2022 |title=Ram Charan lands in Rajahmundry for RC15 shoot, gets mobbed by fans. Watch video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-lands-in-rajahmundry-for-rc15-shoot-gets-mobbed-by-fans-watch-video-1912768-2022-02-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215162710/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-lands-in-rajahmundry-for-rc15-shoot-gets-mobbed-by-fans-watch-video-1912768-2022-02-14 |archive-date=15 February 2022 |access-date=21 February 2022 |website=India Today}}</ref> Planned for about 20 days, the shoot took place in [[Andhra Pradesh]] at [[Rajahmundry]], [[Kakinada]], [[Kovvur]] and other nearby places of [[West Godavari district|West Godavari]] and [[East Godavari district (1925–2022)|East Godavari]] districts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Ram Charan : గోదావరి జిల్లాల్లో RC15 షూటింగ్.. {{!}} RC 15 shooting in godavari districts |url=https://10tv.in/movies/rc-15-shooting-in-godavari-districts-363238.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204152005/https://10tv.in/movies/rc-15-shooting-in-godavari-districts-363238.html |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-04 |publisher=10TV |language=telugu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-02 |title=Ram Charan and Shankar to resume 'RC15' shoot |url=https://telanganatoday.com/ram-charan-and-shankar-to-resume-rc15-shoot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204152008/https://telanganatoday.com/ram-charan-and-shankar-to-resume-rc15-shoot |archive-date=4 February 2022 |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> Later the same month, it was reported that filming for ''[[Indian 2]]'', also directed by Shankar, which the production was halted for two and a half years,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2022 |title=Kajal Aggarwal to make acting comeback after welcoming first child, to join Indian 2 sets from September |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kajal-aggarwal-set-for-acting-comeback-after-pregnancy-to-join-indian-2-sets-from-sep-13-101659673958048.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823211806/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kajal-aggarwal-set-for-acting-comeback-after-pregnancy-to-join-indian-2-sets-from-sep-13-101659673958048.html |archive-date=23 August 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> would take place after wrapping up the film shoot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2022 |title=Indian 2 shooting to resume only after Vikram and RC15 are wrapped up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/indian-2-shooting-to-resume-only-after-vikram-and-rc15-are-wrapped-up/articleshow/89748531.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309123630/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/indian-2-shooting-to-resume-only-after-vikram-and-rc15-are-wrapped-up/articleshow/89748531.cms |archive-date=9 March 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Charan took a break from filming to take part in the success celebrations of ''[[RRR]]'' and returned to filming in April.<ref name=":9" /> He and Advani began a 20-day schedule at [[Amritsar]] in April, to film their college portions.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Ram Charan shoots at Amritsar University for Shankar's directorial 'RC15' along with Kiara Advani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-shoots-at-amritsar-university-for-shankars-directorial-rc15-along-with-kiara-advani/articleshow/90682827.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411065854/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-shoots-at-amritsar-university-for-shankars-directorial-rc15-along-with-kiara-advani/articleshow/90682827.cms |archive-date=11 April 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Here's what Ram Charan and Kiara Advani are up to in Amritsar |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/heres-what-ram-charan-and-kiara-advani-are-up-to-in-amritsar-53064.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411065854/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/heres-what-ram-charan-and-kiara-advani-are-up-to-in-amritsar-53064.html |archive-date=11 April 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref> For undisclosed reasons, [[R. Rathnavelu]] joined the unit in Amritsar to complete the remaining portions in place of Tirru.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2022 |title=Tirru, still the DoP of RC15, to rejoin the team soon |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/tirru-still-the-dop-of-rc15-to-rejoin-the-team-soon |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327100956/https://www.dtnext.in/amp/story/cinema/2022/04/24/tirru-still-the-dop-of-rc15-to-rejoin-the-team-soon |archive-date=27 March 2023 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=DT NEXT |language=en}}</ref> In May, the crew shot a schedule in [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Janani |first=K. |date=6 May 2022 |title=Ram Charan resumes Shankar's RC 15 in Vizag, tells Upasana that holiday has to wait. See pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-resumes-shankar-s-rc-15-in-vizag-tells-upasana-that-holiday-has-to-wait-see-pic-1946211-2022-05-06 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506144614/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-resumes-shankar-s-rc-15-in-vizag-tells-upasana-that-holiday-has-to-wait-see-pic-1946211-2022-05-06 |archive-date=6 May 2022 |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><br />
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By July 2022, 60% of the filming was completed with Shankar intending to wrap up filming by December.<ref name=":10">{{Cite news |title=Ram Charan Game Changer: రామ్చరణ్ ఫ్యాన్స్కు గుడ్న్యూస్ - గేమ్ఛేంజర్ సూపర్ అప్డేట్ రివీల్ చేసిన శంకర్ |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/game-changer-update-ramcharan-movie-climax-shoot-wrapped-up-121683683170681.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517091558/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/game-changer-update-ramcharan-movie-climax-shoot-wrapped-up-121683683170681.html |archive-date=17 May 2023 |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=[[Hindustan Times Telugu]]}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Earlier the same month, a massive song involving around 1000 dancers was shot in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and Hyderabad.<ref name=":10" /> After the song shoot, an action sequence involving 1200 fighters was planned.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=5 July 2022 |title=RC 15 EXCLUSIVE: Ram Charan & Kiara Advani shoot for song with 1000 dancers; Film wrap by Shankar in December |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/rc-15-exclusive-ram-charan-kiara-advani-shoot-song-1000-dancers-film-wrap-shankar-december-1155857 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912084926/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/rc-15-exclusive-ram-charan-kiara-advani-shoot-song-1000-dancers-film-wrap-shankar-december-1155857 |archive-date=12 September 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref> In August, Shankar confirmed that he would be shooting both ''Game Changer'' and ''Indian 2'', simultaneously.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=26 August 2022 |title=Shankar gears up to resume Ram Charan's 'RC15' shooting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-gears-up-to-resume-ram-charans-rc15-shooting/articleshow/93792699.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912085433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-gears-up-to-resume-ram-charans-rc15-shooting/articleshow/93792699.cms |archive-date=12 September 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The filming was planned to resume in early September in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.<ref name=":2" /> In November 2022, 10 days of a schedule was filmed in [[New Zealand]], where the team picturized an expensive song across multiple exotic locations in the country.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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In February 2023, filming resumed with a few scenes shot at [[Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management]], [[Visakhapatnam]], followed by [[Simhachalam]] and [[Charminar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-13 |title=Ram Charan to act as an IAS officer and a politician in RC15: Leaked Reports |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ram-charan-to-essay-dual-role-in-rc15-suggest-leaks-from-films-sets-7072435.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213165656/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ram-charan-to-essay-dual-role-in-rc15-suggest-leaks-from-films-sets-7072435.html |archive-date=13 February 2023 |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-04 |title=RC15: Ram Charan heads to Vizag with furry friend Rhyme for shoot of Shankar's film |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rc15-ram-charan-heads-vizag-furry-friend-rhyme-shoot-shankars-film-1082054 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506095131/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rc15-ram-charan-heads-vizag-furry-friend-rhyme-shoot-shankars-film-1082054 |archive-date=6 May 2022 |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref> A few pictures of scenes from the set were leaked online during the filming at the university.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-13 |title=Ram Charan's Grand Entry With A Chopper From The Sets Of RC 15 Is Winning The Internet |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ram-charan-making-grand-entry-in-chopper-on-rc-15-sets-leaks-online-goes-viral-7072915.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213165654/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ram-charan-making-grand-entry-in-chopper-on-rc-15-sets-leaks-online-goes-viral-7072915.html |archive-date=13 February 2023 |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> In March 2023, a song involving 100 dancers, choreographed by [[Prabhu Deva]], was shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2023 |title=RC 15 Team, Prabhu Deva Welcome Ram Charan on Film's Sets With Naatu Naatu Dance; Watch Viral Video |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/rc-15-team-prabhu-deva-welcome-ram-charan-on-films-sets-with-naatu-naatu-dance-watch-viral-video-7330393.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327095427/https://www.news18.com/movies/rc-15-team-prabhu-deva-welcome-ram-charan-on-films-sets-with-naatu-naatu-dance-watch-viral-video-7330393.html |archive-date=27 March 2023 |access-date=27 March 2023 |website=News18}}</ref> In April 2023, Shankar revealed that he would be shooting the climactic scenes soon.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} On 26 April 2023, filming of the climactic scenes started under the supervision of Anbariv, in a special set in [[Shamshabad]].{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} Charan shot high combat scenes with 1200 fighters for the same.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charan's Fight With 1200 Folks In Game Changer Climax |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994593288/Charans-Fight-With-Folks-In-Game-Changer-Climax |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620185528/https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994593288/Charans-Fight-With-Folks-In-Game-Changer-Climax |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=indiaherald.com}}</ref> On 9 May, filming of the climax was wrapped.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 May 2023 |title=Shankar wraps up 'Game Changer' climax; moves to 'Indian 2' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-wraps-up-game-changer-climax-moves-to-indian-2/articleshow/100117688.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620222755/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-wraps-up-game-changer-climax-moves-to-indian-2/articleshow/100117688.cms |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> In July, an action sequence choreographed by [[Anbariv]] was wrapped in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ram Charan's Game Changer: Stage set for a high-octane action episode, latest schedule update here |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ram-charans-game-changer-stage-set-for-a-high-octane-action-episode-latest-schedule-update-here/2ce45b254836 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101173856/https://www.ottplay.com/news/ram-charans-game-changer-stage-set-for-a-high-octane-action-episode-latest-schedule-update-here/2ce45b254836 |archive-date=1 November 2023 |access-date=24 October 2023 |website=OTTPlay}}</ref> [[Mysore]] schedule was started on 23 November,<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2023 |title=New Shooting Schedule Of Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer Out |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/new-shooting-schedule-of-ram-charan-starrer-game-changer-out-8672166.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231161220/https://www.news18.com/movies/new-shooting-schedule-of-ram-charan-starrer-game-changer-out-8672166.html |archive-date=31 December 2023 |access-date=31 December 2023 |website=News18}}</ref> and was wrapped early December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2023 |title=Ram Charan visits Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru while shooting for Game Changer; fans mob him for photos. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ram-charan-fans-mob-chamundeshwari-temple-mysuru-video-101701596890152.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231162230/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ram-charan-fans-mob-chamundeshwari-temple-mysuru-video-101701596890152.html |archive-date=31 December 2023 |access-date=31 December 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> In late December, a short schedule in Hyderabad, featuring Srikanth, Samuthirakani, S. J. Suryah, and others was wrapped up.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} The final schedule was completed in July 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-08 |title=It's a wrap for Ram Charan-Shankar's 'Game Changer' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-ram-charan-shankars-game-changer/article68380552.ece |access-date=2024-07-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In December 2024, it was reported that the filming lasted for 240 days, in which Ram Charan's portion were reportedly shot for 192 days.{{cn|date=February 2025}}<br />
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===Post-production===<br />
In an interview, editor [[Shameer Muhammed]] told that the film was initially 7 to 7.5 hours long, which he trimmed down to 3.5 hours before another editor joined the project and shortened it even further. He also shared that his experience working with Shankar was "terrible".<ref>{{cite news |author1=HT Entertainment Desk |title=Ram Charan's Game Changer editor Shameer Muhammed recalls ‘terrible experience’ working with Shankar: ‘I left the film’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ram-charans-game-changer-editor-shameer-muhammed-recalls-terrible-experience-working-with-shankar-101748158322235.html |access-date=5 December 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=25 May 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Marketing ==<br />
The film's first look and title was revealed on 27 March 2023, coinciding with Charan's birthday. The teaser of the film was released on 9 November 2024 in [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ram Charan-Kiara Advani's Game Changer Teaser To Be Unveiled At Grand Event In Lucknow On November 9 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-swag-unmissable-in-game-changer-teaser-promo-kiara-advani-2630791-2024-11-09 |access-date=5 November 2024 |website=India Today}}</ref> The official trailer was released on 2 January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Game Changer trailer: Ram Charan pulls off multiple looks in father-son saga for righteousness. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/game-changer-trailer-ram-charan-pulls-off-multiple-looks-in-father-son-saga-for-righteousness-watch-101735814696353.html |access-date=2 January 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |date=2 January 2025 }}</ref><br />
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== Music ==<br />
{{Main|Game Changer (soundtrack)}}<br />
The soundtrack is composed by [[Thaman S]], in his first musical collaboration, along with his third overall collaboration, with Shankar, after making his acting debut in ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'' (2003), and ''[[Eeram]]'' (2009), which was produced by Shankar.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Music director Thaman joins Shankar-RamCharan's #RC15 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-director-thaman-joins-shankar-ramcharans-rc15/articleshow/84545217.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211020545/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-director-thaman-joins-shankar-ramcharans-rc15/articleshow/84545217.cms |archive-date=11 December 2021 |access-date=2021-12-11 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> It also marks the fourth time Shankar is working with another music composer besides his regular collaborator, [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021 |title=Composer Thaman is excited to be on board for 'brother' Ram Charan's RC15 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/composer-thaman-on-board-for-ram-charan-director-shankar-rc15-7411677/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620162737/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/composer-thaman-on-board-for-ram-charan-director-shankar-rc15-7411677/ |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023}}</ref> The audio rights for the film were acquired by [[Saregama]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2023 |title=Saregama Secures The Audio Rights Of Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/saregama-secures-the-audio-rights-of-ram-charan-starrer-game-changer-8653719.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108110103/https://www.news18.com/movies/saregama-secures-the-audio-rights-of-ram-charan-starrer-game-changer-8653719.html |archive-date=8 November 2023 |access-date=8 November 2023 |website=News18}}</ref><br />
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The soundtrack featured seven songs, with lyrics written by [[Anantha Sriram]], [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], [[Kasarla Shyam]] and [[Roll Rida]]. Four of them—"Jaragandi",<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ram Charan's birthday - From mixed response for Jaragandi to key updates on his next films, the global star had an eventual day |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ram-charans-birthday-from-mixed-response-for-jaragandi-to-key-updates-on-his-next-films-the-global-star-had-an-eventual-day/05de37d624262 |access-date=28 March 2024 |website=OTTPlay}}</ref> "Raa Macha Macha"<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2024 |title=Game Changer song Raa Macha Macha OUT: Ram Charan's dance steps and Thaman's music in the folk-style number are a banger |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/game-changer-song-raa-macha-macha-out-ram-charans-dance-steps-and-thamans-music-in-the-folk-style-number-are-a-banger-1351141 |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |archive-date=30 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930112256/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/game-changer-song-raa-macha-macha-out-ram-charans-dance-steps-and-thamans-music-in-the-folk-style-number-are-a-banger-1351141 |url-status=dead }}</ref> "Naa Naa Hyraanaa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2024 |title=Ram Charan's Game Changer Third Single Release Date Locked |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/global-star-ram-charan-dil-raju-shankars-game-changer-third-single-to-release-on-november-28-1840826 |access-date=24 November 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> and "Dhop"<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2024 |title="Dhop" from Game Changer Released: Lyrical Video Out Now |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/tollywood/dhop-game-changer-released-lyrical-video-out-now-361076 |access-date=27 December 2024 |work=Sakshi Post}}</ref>—were released as singles, prior to the album's release on 4 January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Game Changer (Telugu) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3wuQ79aExSzvo3n5tmM9Yx?si=4maBZHXJTpK4fFCme_QNfw |access-date=4 January 2025 |website=Spotify}}</ref><br />
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== Release ==<br />
=== Theatrical ===<br />
''Game Changer'' was theatrically released on 10 January 2025, coinciding with [[Sankranti]] weekend, in standard and [[IMAX]], [[4DX]], [[Dolby Cinema]], and [[Qube Cinema|Qube EPIQ]] formats.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DH Web Desk |date=2025-01-03 |title=Ram Charan's much-anticipated 'Game Changer' all set for IMAX release |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/ram-charans-much-anticipated-game-changer-all-set-for-imax-release-3340428 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Apart from the original Telugu language, it was also released in the Tamil and Hindi languages.<ref>{{Cite news |last=The Hindu Bureau |date=2025-01-02 |title='Game Changer' trailer: Ram Charan takes on the corrupt in Shankar's magnum opus |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/game-changer-trailer/article69053663.ece/ |access-date=2025-01-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, as with the rest of the world, the film was initially released on the same day; however, in a version which was classified 12A by the [[British Board of Film Classification]] (BBFC) for moderate violence, threat, reference to suicide and sexual violence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BBFC |title=Game Changer |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/game-changer-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi3mtcy |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=bbfc.co.uk |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Previously, the film was announced to release on [[Christmas]] 2024, but due to unfinished post-production work it was eventually postponed to the current date due to ''[[Vishwambhara|Viswambhara]]'' being delayed due to production delays.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Baisakhi |date=22 July 2024 |title=WATCH: Ram Charan's Game Changer aims for Christmas release, confirms producer Dil Raju |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/watch-ram-charans-game-changer-aims-for-christmas-release-confirms-producer-dil-raju-1330692 |access-date=22 July 2024 |website=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TNN |date=12 October 2024 |title=Shankar & Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' to release postponed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-ram-charans-game-changer-to-release-postponed/articleshow/114171328.cms |access-date=12 October 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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===Distribution===<br />
The Tamil dubbed version of the film is being distributed by Adityaram and T. Muruganantham, under SVC Adityaram Movies and Rockfort Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 November 2024 |title='Game Changer': Ram Charan-Shankar movie becomes first ever Indian film to host a pre-release event in the USA |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/game-changer-ram-charan-shankar-movie-becomes-first-ever-indian-film-to-host-a-pre-release-event-in-the-usa/article68901922.ece#:~:text=Produced%20by%20Dil%20Raju%20and%20Shirish%20under%20the%20banners%20Sri,other%20actors%20in%20the%20movie. |access-date=23 November 2024 |website=The Hindu Bureau |language=en}}</ref> [[Anil Thadani]] of [[AA Films]] acquired the distribution rights of the dubbed Hindi version for [[North India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2024 |title=Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2,' Ram Charan's 'Game Changer,' Prabhas' 'Kalki,' NTR Jr's 'Devara' Snapped Up for India Distribution by AA Films (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/allu-arjun-pushpa-2-ram-charan-game-changer-prabhas-kalki-ntr-jr-devara-india-distribution-1235972328/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418185020/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/allu-arjun-pushpa-2-ram-charan-game-changer-prabhas-kalki-ntr-jr-devara-india-distribution-1235972328/ |archive-date=18 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><br />
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===Home media===<br />
The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] for ₹105 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2024 |title=Ram Charan's Game Changer Digital Rights Sold To Amazon Prime Video For Whopping Rs 105 Crore: Report |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/south/ram-charans-game-changer-digital-rights-sold-to-amazon-prime-video-for-whopping-rs-105-crore-report-article-108684153 |access-date=21 March 2024 |website=zoomtventertainment |language=en}}</ref> The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 7 February 2025 in Telugu and dubbed versions of Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2025 |title=Game Changer OTT release: When and where to watch Ram Charan-Kiara Advani film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/game-changer-ott-release-ram-charan-kiara-advani-film-prime-video-feb-7-stmp-2674519-2025-02-04 |access-date=4 February 2025 |website=India Today}}</ref> The Hindi dubbed version began streaming on [[ZEE5]] from 7 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2025 |title=Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer 'Game Changer' OTT release: Find out where to watch the film in Hindi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-and-kiara-advani-starrer-game-changer-ott-release-find-out-where-to-watch-the-film-in-hindi/articleshow/118724309.cms |access-date=5 March 2025 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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== Reception==<br />
=== Critical response ===<br />
Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote, "In essence, ''Game Changer'' is an unmistakable Shankar creation fuelled and delivered with Ram Charan's charisma."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Rachit |date=10 January 2025 |title=Game Changer Movie Review |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/south-movies/game-changer-review-70758.html |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Hans India]]'' also rated the film 3.5 out of 5, calling the performances of Ram Charan and Anjali as "powerhouse" and "strong impact" respectively, and noted, "Game Changer stands out as a solid political drama with exceptional performances, making it a must-watch".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer review: A gripping political drama fuelled by stellar performances |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/game-changer-review-a-gripping-political-drama-fuelled-by-stellar-performances-80532 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref> Paul Nicodemus of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Overall, Game Changer is a well-executed commercial film. Shankar's grand scale and Ram Charan's brilliant performance, combined with strong supporting roles and technical excellence, make it a compelling watch for enthusiasts of the genre". The critic also praised the performance of Anjali and S. J. Suryah.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Game Changer Movie Review : Ram Charan and Shankar deliver a grand political drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/game-changer/movie-review/117105664.cms |access-date=2025-01-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 3.0/5 and wrote, "''Game Changer'' is yet another mass-appealing anti-corruption saga from Shankar that works due to the clapworthy moments, twists and turns, relatable goings-on and performances of Ram Charan and S. J. Suryah."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-11 |title=Game Changer review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/game-changer/critic-review/game-changer-movie-review/game-changer-is-yet-another-mass-appealing-saga-from-shankar/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><br />
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Prathamesh Jadhav of ''[[The Free Press Journal]]'' rated ''Game Changer'' 3/5 stars, calling it a grand and entertaining political drama with standout performances from Ram Charan and Anjali.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jadhav |first=Prathamesh |date=10 January 2025 |title=Game Changer Review: Ram Charan, Shankar's Political Drama Is Grand & Entertaining |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/game-changer-review-ram-charan-shankars-political-drama-is-grand-entertaining |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}</ref> Sashidhar Adivi of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "With style and swag in abundance, ''Game Changer'' is like the quintessential masala entertainer. The film serves up a little bit of everything in its narrative — action, drama, music, romance, exotic locations and sentiment. The screenwriting could have been better."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer Movie Review: Ram Charan Film Is Visually Beautiful But Lacks Emotional Depth |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/game-changer-movie-review-ram-charan-impresses-fans-with-mass-entertainer-review-117098890 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> Avad Mohammad of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Ram Charan shines in this social drama that has a predictable plot, narrated in a decent manner."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avad Mohammad |date=10 January 2025 |title=Game Changer review:A passable political thriller with Shankar's signature style |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/game-changer-review-a-passable-political-thriller-with-shankars-signature-style/bd2d7c629b156 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' described Ram Charan's portrayal of Appanna as "Ram Charan's best performance after ''Rangasthalam''." She remarked, "Director Shankar's latest has fun segments featuring Ram Charan and SJ Suryah, but the hasty narrative leaves little room for emotional heft."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2025-01-10 |title='Game Changer' movie review: This Shankar, Ram Charan, SJ Suryah film chooses instant gratification over emotional heft |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/game-changer-movie-review-the-fun-is-tailormade-for-instant-gratification/article69083917.ece |access-date=2025-01-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Game Changer'' is essentially a lot of nice segments that are stitched together in the hope that it would make a good film. Now, individually, these segments have a sense of purpose, but together, they sometimes become incoherent due to the lack of focus."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer movie review: A riveting Ram Charan anchors a middling Shankar showreel that needed more upgrades |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/game-changer-the-rule-movie-review-a-riveting-ram-charan-anchors-a-middling-shankar-showreel-that-needed-upgrades-9771339/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "It is high time that Shankar rethinks his way to grandeur filmmaking. [...] ''Game Changer'' presents potential ideas but falls short in delivering a lasting impact."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer review: Ram Charan excels, Shankar settles for mediocrity |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/game-changer-review-ram-charan-excels-shankar-settles-for-mediocrity-2662790-2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Sudhir Srinivasan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "But here's the thing: a three-hour canvas of hero-uses-rules-to-thwart-villains can only stretch so far without fraying, especially when the film itself doesn't treat it too much reverence."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer Movie Review: Big ideas, thin characters, little feeling |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Jan/10/game-changer-movie-review-big-ideas-thin-characters-little-feeling |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''[[News18]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "While mainstream Indian cinema has changed significantly in terms of style and content, Shankar's constant bet on his old ideas seems to be surprising. A lot remains the same in this film, which is ironically titled Game Changer."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Shines In Shankar's Usual Anti-Corruption Film |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/game-changer-review-ram-charan-shines-in-shankars-usual-anti-corruption-film-9184376.html |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Goutham S of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "Game Changer is undoubtedly one of the biggest movies to release this year, but it fails to live up to the expectations it set. While director Shankar is known for addressing societal issues at the core of his films, this movie feels stuck in the 1990s style of Indian cinema in terms of execution."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer movie review: Ram Charan starrer political actioner falls flat in a clichéd narrative with no change in Shankar |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/game-changer-movie-review-ram-charan-starrer-political-actioner-falls-flat-in-a-cliched-narrative-with-no-change-in-shankar-1366683 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "''Game Changer'' is never found wanting in the matter of giving plausibility a wide berth and finding easy answers to complex conundrums. The film has a second half that is far better than the first, but taken together they do not add up."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Shines But The Film Doesn't |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/game-changer-review-ram-charan-shines-but-the-film-doesnt-2-stars-7442411 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> BVS Prakash of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "Director Shankar has to give up his old ideas and come back with refreshing story which doesn't have any shade or resemblance to his earlier blockbusters."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer: Ram Charan tries hard to salvage a cliched political potboiler |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-review/ram-charans-game-changer-movie-review-rating-shankar-magic-waning-1853218 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Amit Bhatia of [[ABP News|''ABP Live'']] gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "Game Changer' fails to live up to its grand title. While Ram Charan's performance is a saving grace, the predictable storyline, over-the-top execution, and lack of originality weigh the film down."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhatia |first=Amit |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer Review: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani Starrer Falls Flat, Shankar's Telugu Debut Disappoints |url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-game-changer-review-ram-charan-kiara-advani-starrer-falls-flat-shankar-telugu-debut-disappoints-1743152 |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> Vinamra Mathur of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "In ''Game Changer,'' filmmaker [[Karthik Subbaraj]] gets the credit for the story. Of course, it's not as unwatchable as ''[[Satyameva Jayate 2]]'' or ''[[Indian 2]]'', but is that genuinely a compliment?"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title='Game Changer' movie review: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's film is forgettable but not as awful as Indian 2 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/game-changer-movie-review-ram-charan-and-kiara-advanis-film-is-forgettable-but-not-as-awful-as-indian-2-13851527.html |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote, "Game Changer is strictly average, even as you're rooting for it to be something more. It succeeds in staying focused on what it sets out to do - call out corruption in Indian politics - but gives you nothing more. And after Shankar's last outing, ''Indian 2'', maybe that's a win."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=2025-01-10 |title=Game Changer review: Ram Charan-Shankar film is an expensive masterclass on electoral politics |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/game-changer-review-ram-charan-shankar-film-is-an-expensive-masterclass-on-electoral-politics-101736482306005.html |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><br />
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=== Box office ===<br />
The film had an estimated worldwide gross of ₹203.19 crore.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=2025-07-26 |title=Saiyaara becomes 2nd biggest movie of 2025; THESE are top 10 highest-grossing films of the year |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment/saiyaara-becomes-2nd-biggest-movie-of-2025-these-are-top-10-highest-grossing-films-of-the-year/3927364/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |language=en}}</ref><br />
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