Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer has made a strong debut at the domestic box office, with an impressive start in its Hindi version, surpassing expectations.
The film benefitted from decent pre-sales, coupled with the star power of Ram Charan and his collaboration with director Shankar, ensuring a solid opening, particularly in the Telugu states.
Despite mixed reviews, the movie secured the biggest solo opening for Ram Charan in all major regions.
Early estimates suggest that Game Changer is expected to gross around â¹45-50 crores in the Telugu states, marking a robust start.
This surpasses Ram Charan's previous solo opening record in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with Vinaya Vidheya Rama, which grossed â¹33 crores in 2019.
In Karnataka, the film is estimated to gross â¹4-5 crores, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala contribute around â¹2.50 crores.
The Hindi version turned out to be the surprise element, netting an estimated â¹7 crores—Ram Charan's biggest opening in Hindi outside of RRR.
Overall, the domestic opening of Game Changer is projected to range between â¹60-65 crores gross. While these are strong figures, they could have been even higher with positive word of mouth.
The film is expected to benefit significantly from the Sankranthi festival, which typically boosts collections in the coming days.
Interestingly, the Hindi version seems to be performing better in the northern belt, with favorable word of mouth compared to the mixed reception in the southern states.
It will be intriguing to see how the film sustains in the Hindi market in the days ahead.