Dulquer Salmaan’s 40th film ‘I'M Game’ begins shoot with grand pooja in Thiruvananthapuram

Dulquer Salmaan’s much-anticipated 40th film, titled ‘I'M Game’, has officially gone on floors with a traditional pooja ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram.

DQ and ‘RDX’ director teams up
The film marks a dynamic collaboration between Dulquer and director Nahas Hidhayath, who made waves with the blockbuster ‘RDX’. Produced under Dulquer’s home banner Wayfarer Films, ‘I'M Game’ is set to be one of the biggest action films in Malayalam cinema.
Antony Varghese and Mysskin join the crew
Joining Dulquer in key roles are actor Antony Varghese and Tamil filmmaker-actor Mysskin, the latter making his debut in the Malayalam film industry. Both of them were also present at the pooja ceremony.

A high-octane action flick is incoming!
The screenplay is penned by Sajeer Baba, Ismail Aboobacker, and Bilal Moidu, with dialogues by Adarsh Sukumaran and Shahabas Rasheed. The film promises high-octane action sequences and a gripping narrative, with Thiruvananthapuram hosting the first shooting schedule.
No compromise on the production quality
Jimshi Khalid handles cinematography, while Jakes Bejoy composes the music. Shameer Muhammed oversees editing, and Ajayan Challissery leads production design. The crew also features top talents like makeup artist Ronex Xavier, costume designer Mashar Hamsa, and sound designer Sync Cinema.
Impressive announcement poster
The announcement of the film’s title generated massive curiosity, especially after Dulquer teased it on social media with cryptic posts. The title poster featuring a playing card and injured hands quickly went viral, increasing fan anticipation.
With a big budget, action-heavy storyline, and an exciting cast, ‘I'M Game’ is expected to be a milestone in Dulquer Salmaan’s career—one that blends mass appeal with stunning visuals and storytelling.
Meanwhile, ‘I’M Game’ is also expected to mark the comeback of DQ to the Malayalam film industry after a long gap. Dulquer Salmaan will also be teaming up with Soubin Shahir for the upcoming film ‘Othiram Kadakam’.
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