Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game opened in Indian theatres on September 3, 2026, earning an estimated ₹5.05 crore net on its first day. The figure puts the Malayalam action thriller ahead of Yash’s Toxic, which collected approximately ₹4.25 crore net on its ninth day.
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, I’m Game has made a sizeable start at the box office, with its Malayalam release emerging as the biggest contributor. According to box-office figures and trackers, the film recorded approximately ₹5.90 crore in India gross and an estimated worldwide gross of ₹10.90 crore on its opening day.
The Malayalam version accounted for around ₹4.30 crore net on Day One, with Kerala emerging as the film’s strongest market. The performance underlines Dulquer Salmaan’s continued pull among Malayalam-speaking audiences and gives the film a solid base heading into its first weekend.
I’m Game was released in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, expanding its theatrical reach beyond Kerala. Across India, the film was presented through 2,714 shows on its opening day. While the Malayalam version generated the largest share of the business, the multilingual release allowed the film to reach audiences across multiple markets.
The opening also marks an important point in Dulquer Salmaan’s Malayalam film journey. I’m Game follows King of Kotha, making it his return to Malayalam cinema after the 2023 action drama. His presence gives the film a strong connection with audiences familiar with his work, while its genre and scale provide another commercial vehicle for the actor in his home industry.
Nahas Hidhayath, who previously directed the Malayalam action film RDX, takes on a different kind of project with I’m Game. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Antony Varghese, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Mysskin, Vinay Forrt and Samyuktha Viswanathan alongside Dulquer Salmaan. Its combination of action, fantasy and dramatic elements gives the film a distinct theatrical identity.
Dulquer Salmaan is also associated with the production through his banner Wayfarer Films. The project has been mounted as a multilingual theatrical release, reflecting the growing ambition of Malayalam cinema to connect with audiences across different regions while retaining the importance of its original-language market.
The overseas contribution has also played a meaningful role in the film’s opening. Approximately ₹5 crore reportedly came from international markets, taking I’m Game to an estimated worldwide gross of ₹10.90 crore on its first day. The overseas performance adds another positive element to the film’s opening and highlights the growing importance of international markets for major Malayalam releases.
The immediate challenge for I’m Game will be maintaining the momentum generated on its opening day. Its second-day collections will indicate how well the film holds its initial audience, while the first weekend should provide a clearer picture of its theatrical staying power. Sustained performance will ultimately depend on audience response and occupancy over the coming days.
With the Malayalam market leading its opening, a wide multilingual release and an estimated worldwide gross of ₹10.90 crore on Day One, I’m Game has made a promising start. The focus now shifts to whether Dulquer Salmaan’s latest Malayalam outing can convert its opening-day momentum into consistent collections throughout its theatrical run.