Dulquer Salmaan Returns to Malayalam Cinema with 'I'm Game'
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Synopsis
Dulquer Salmaan announces his return to Malayalam cinema with the action-packed film 'I'm Game', directed by Nahas Hidhayath. The movie promises to captivate audiences with its intriguing storyline and thrilling elements.
Key Takeaways
- Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming film is titled "I'm Game".
- Directed by Nahas Hidhayath.
- Film marks his return to Malayalam cinema.
- Preceded by the success of "King of Kotha".
- Success of "Lucky Baskhar" on Netflix.
Mumbai, March 1 (NationPress) Dulquer Salmaan has revealed the title of his upcoming Malayalam drama. His next venture, directed by 'RDX' fame Nahas Hidhayath, is titled "I'm Game".
The announcement poster features a pair of hands, one showing an injury, while a playing card is visible in one hand. Sharing the title on social media, DQ stated, "The Game is On!"
Earlier, the 'Sita Ramam' star disclosed that the title of his next film would be announced on March 1, 2025.
On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he mentioned, "It’s Time", accompanied by an image of a burning gambling chip.
Expected to be an action-filled project, "I'm Game" will signify Dulquer Salmaan's return to Malayalam cinema after his 2023 film "King of Kotha". This gangster action movie was the directorial debut of Abhilash Joshiy and highlighted the story of Kotha Raju, also known as Raju Madrassi.
In another context, Dulquer Salmaan starred in "Lucky Baskhar", which made history as the first South Indian film to trend on Netflix for 13 consecutive weeks.
Since its premiere on Netflix, the film has garnered immense affection from viewers, reaching the number 1 position on Netflix’s Top 10 in over 15 countries and maintaining the number 2 spot globally for two weeks.
Directed by Venky Atluri, the drama was produced by Naga Vamsi S alongside Sai Soujanya.
"Lucky Baskhar" tells the story of Bhaskar Kumar (played by Dulquer Salmaan), a middle-class bank employee grappling with financial difficulties as his meager salary leaves his family in debt to the entire village. The film navigates Bhaskar's journey as he ventures into a risky investment scheme, fueled by greed.
"Lucky Baskhar" was released in theaters worldwide on October 31, 2024.
