Director Shankar is currently occupied with the post-production and promotional activities for Indian 2.
Meanwhile, his other major project, Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, remains incomplete. Originally scheduled for a shoot this month, there are doubts about whether it will proceed, adding to the series of previously canceled schedules. This raises significant questions about whether the film will be completed and released this year.
Schedule Conflicts and Delays
As of now, only six months remain in the year, and many high-profile films, including NTR’s Devara, are set for release. Securing a prime festival release date for Game Changer is becoming increasingly challenging. Despite needing only 30 more working days to wrap up filming, and Ram Charan’s availability for just ten of those days, frequent cancellations have delayed progress.
Reasons Behind the Delays
Reliable sources indicate that Ram Charan has had to cancel multiple shooting days due to personal reasons, contributing to the film’s prolonged production timeline. Previously, he suffered injuries to his face just a couple of days before shooting. Ram Charan has been given first aid immediately
, said a source. This led to a ten-day break on the advice of doctors.
Public Perception
Fans and the public have largely blamed director Shankar for the delays, though insiders suggest the actual issue might lie elsewhere. Thank you for this power-packed Schedule @ikamalhaasan sir ? See you again in May! Will be moving from #Indian2Gamechanger for the climax!!!
, shared by Shankar Shanmugham on Twitter reveals optimism over completing current projects sooner.
Production Timeline
Even if the shooting concludes by August, the post-production phase would extend for at least another month, pushing the potential release to October, November, or December.
The Pressure is On
The project’s delay could be compared to other high-profile films like Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden which was delayed from its November 2023 release to February 2024 due to a crowded end-of-year game release calendar
, according to Oskar Guilbert.
Despite these challenges, there’s a lot riding on Game Changer. The commitment from key players like Ram Charan and Shankar might still bring it home by late 2024. However, given the current state of production, it remains uncertain whether the movie will be completed and released this year.
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