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'Game Changer' is a very ordinary political commercial entertainer that is carried completely by Ram Charan's performance and Thaman's BGM at times.

The first half is pretty mediocre with a boring love track and ineffective comedy but gets interesting leading up to the interval. The second half starts on superb note with a 20 minute flashback that reminds us of Vintage Shankar. However, after this portion, it again turns back into a run of the mill political movie that turns melodramatic and tiring towards the end.

The film uses similar tropes to many political movies in the past which gives it an outdated and tiring feel at times. The heart and soul of the film is a 20 minute flashback. RC is absolutely superb as Appana in this flash back and will remain as another feather in his cap. The rest of RCs character is a regular IAS role that is a cakewalk for him. Thaman's music is an asset for the film whenever it doesn't enter the overly loud mode. The production values are good especially in the songs.

This is easily better than Indian 2, however, it can't be considered as a comeback for Shankar as his writing and taking is below par and is completely carried by the music and Charan. Just Ok!

Rating: 5/10.

I went to this movie with no expectations and it is not outright bad as his previous movie, Indian 2. The flashback episode is decent, the cat and mouse game between Ram and Mopidevi is engaging to some extent, interval block was interesting.

The movie starts with a hint in the beginning that it's a commercial entertainer supposed to be out 30 years ago. I hate having a mass fight sequence followed by an introduction song. Shankar could have used this time to establish the plot line.

Dance numbers are untimely. Can't even mention about the counless physics defying fight sequences and brainless cringe scenes. It is silly that Ram had to address his anger issues so that he can channel anger to become IPS officer.

It's worth watching once in OTT when it's available.

The story is decent, but the narration drags and feels messy. Some scenes hit the mark, some miss, and most are just "meh".

Ramcharan pulls off his two roles well, but his performance doesn't blow you away. His beardless look? Let's just say it's not his best. Anjali shines in her limited role, while Kiara adds glamour but not much else. SJ Suryah steals the show as the villain but it feels very monotonous and the rest of the cast does their job.

The production is lavish-maybe too lavish, like they burned cash just for songs and fights to look grand. Music is nice, and the cinematography is impressive. Shankar's direction is okay, but it's not his prime-level magic.

Overall? It's not worth watching.

I am a fan of the director and even I couldn't bear the poorly made movie. Looks like they sat together the night before the shooting started and put together a story and script in a rush. No comedy and music was also not something we get in a Shankar movie. It also felt like watching a few of Shankar's old movies like Mudhalvan, Indian and Anniyan. Ram Charan is the only saving grace. It's a shocker that they wasted Sunil. The volume was too loud and jarring and that part I am unsure if it was specific to my theater or the recording itself but was such. Also the scenes felt so disconnected. First movie where I didn't have a single laugh or didn't get emotional in any scene.

A director coasting on former glory meets an actor coasting on PR hype and you get GameChanger. Basically there is a faint whiff of a story which is presented as a series of meaningless but rich visuals . The songs that cost 1/4 the budget are so ill placed .There is a female lead whose purpose is unknown .So many elements which are serial level cringe - like how and why and where the heroes mother ends up . This marks the end of Shankar. Ramcharan escaped scrutiny over his ultra disaster acharya that came after rrrr but there is no escaping the rightful ridicule that comes his way for this self proclaimed global star ! AVOID in OTT also.

Just watched "Game Changer" and thought it was better than "Indian 2". The movie has some predictable moments, but the first half's writing and the 20-minute flashback in the second half are noteworthy. However, some viewers might find the screenplay and editing weak, and the sound mix stale. Despite this, it's a clean family-friendly film.

Ram Charan's performance is impressive, and his character, Appanna, is a highlight. His screen presence is undeniable. The cat-and-mouse chase between Ram Charan and Surya will entertain audiences.

The movie showcases the power of an IAS officer and a Chief Electoral Officer, highlighting the challenges of doing good for society. However, few audience may don't feel good about movie.

Why? Few individuals may think that i am already aware that I'll be taken advantage of by politicians. I know law & order gonna deceive me, it's no surprise. I'm well aware they will cheat me every term. But you/director/artists do not try to tell me that I could be cheated by them - I can't bear it"

that's the reason few may don't feel good about movie because director attempted to cram the entire constitution and its rights into a 2.5-hour film, which may overwhelm audiences, feeling like they're being hit with a dense, heavy book.

Overall, "Game Changer" is a decent watch, but its impact may vary depending on individual perspectives.

One Time watchable movie. Routine story line. Story is predictable .Movie is not worthy watching in theatres....i recommend all the fans don't go for this movie. Over all Ram Charan acting is too good But the Shanker the Way taking the movie story line is not good . Movie got so many Boring lines .Screen play is not good .Kiara advani and Ram Charan screen presence is not good in the movie. Nothing worked out for this movie. Thaman Background music is good . I strongly recommend all the fans don't go and watch the movie in the theatres. No cinematic Experience.iam telling Shanker to retire from the movies..

First half super that to interval excellent twist. In the second half Appanna character marvellous. In that director Sankar showed his talent and final episode routine story. He has to improve his Direction. Thaman BGM is super, screen ply also well. Ram charan and surya acting superb. Heroine role is less, Anjali also well acted. Finally it's entertaining us. Melody song not in the movie. Ram charan dance extremely well. Once watch and give opinion on this movie. Don't misunderstand with reviews.

Minus low comedy Routine story Few actors only in the screen presence.

Kaira Advani only for songs.

Don't waste your time to go watch this movie. It is one of the worst movie in the recent times. Bad story with very bad logic and narration. I could have directed a better movie if i had the budget of one of the song from this movie. My Blood pressure is getting increased after the movie. My entire day went waste . I don't know what happened to the film industry recent years. Every one has lost their brains. Shankar who used to be one of the greatest Director of India, i can't believe he directed this film. The producer could have done something better with the budget of this movie. It will be a definitely flop.

Game changer is a commercial political story which revolves around an IAS officer Plus points:- 1. A character named Appanna(very emotional character) 2. Good screen presence by Ram Charan 3. Love scenes between kiara and Ram Charan 4. Interval bang 5. SJ surya vs ram nandhan (when they met they set fire on screen) 5. Anjali's performance 6. Bgm and music

Negative points:- 1. Worst transitions used, editing not good(it feels like some clips are fast they are set in 1.25x speed) 2. VFX good, but not reached with expectations 3. Climax not ended with high note 4. Some comedy scenes worked out, but some not

GAME CHANGER is a one time watch movie with family, only for ram charan's performance, especially Appanna character.

One of the worst movie i see of ram charan movie it is also worst movie Of 2025 , it definitely in year last add to the list of one of the flopest movie of the 2025 , its totally time waste money waste that's all, also another flop to shanker , he dispointed me . And the expect ram charan acting of other were cringe they spent 400 cr to movie where 100 cr to songs not even one song is good it's totally waste dont watch this movie at all it's your time waste money waste , i think the movie bugdet of 400 cr will even return to director, expect interval scene . Movie was cringe disaster dont watch this movie go ahead for another movir.

One thing's clear, this isn't a torture like Indian 2, but also nowhere near the standards Shankar has set It's just like a passable routine Telugu commercial movie

Ram Charan shines as Appanna, that's the lifeline of the movie, otherwise, it's an average outing for him. SJ Suryah tries hard, but writing doesn't offer him much. Why Kiara? Anjali, just okay, rest of all, nothing.

Technically, Thaman is the only one who breathes life into the proceedings, but Villain and "UNPREDICTABLE" BGM were terribly overused. Songs were average, but surprisingly, even the picturisation was the same, much hyped "JARAGANDI" was a farce.

Camera work by Thiru was subpar TBH, never thought I'd say that in a Shankar movie, literally mocobot everywhere. Editing by Ruben and Shameer was fine.

Coming to Shankar, man, it's frustrating and gut-wrenching to see his standards going down, he redefined the commercial genre, but here, despite political thriller being his strong suite, the writing and direction, both were below average.

BOTTOMLINE : Comeback Shankar wait continues.......

The only good thing about this movie is ramcharan and sj Surya both actors nailed their characters the clash between them and chemistry between them is good ok just that.

Negatives Story Ram charan intro is so badly and not inspired ram charan just wears a lungi and get out of the train it's the worst entry in ram charan career😡none of the characters are intresting or engaging at all just typical storytelling where hero's father is killed by politicians and hero takes revenge like that and be a ias officer.

(Action choreography) by the way a good action sequences can redeem a film but this action sequences are just lackluster without and engagement or thriller just something going on screen i want to tear my head when i see this action sequences.

(Songs) many visually appealing songs but the dance choreography is just shame to ramcharan like the opening song where the choreographer just in sleepy let ramcharan wipe his shirts how can u shankar just watch rangasthalam🔥how best ramcharan at dance example famous rrr but u sabatoged ram charan ok also too many songs which feels irritating comes in random places example ramcharan after the first fight takes a helicopter and goes to a place where he changed his cloths in that helicopter and opening song wtf😒 backstory typical backstory where Anjali is ramcharan mom she is still alive in the present and ramcharan father ram charan is killed by stabbing that reminds me of mersal movie.

(Characters) cringe worthy acting just like Sunil he is wasted for a useless role he always sees in side of him and and Kira advani she's a typical glam doll just appears in songs just like that sj Surya villain character i poorly written but if u didn't caste sj Surya he elevated the characters very well especially in climax where he breaks every voting machine in front of hero.

Overall a total disappointment shankar butchered ram charan what a dancer and a swag in his movies completely missing only interval sequence is goosebumps nothing other than that shankar retire please don't waste our actors.

Game Changer Review

As per the Game Changer's premise and objectives, it attempts to delve deeper into person growth, competitiveness, and resilience. Revolving around the life of a young prodigious athlete, this movie depicts the life of how it truly feels to transform from an aspiring individual to a high-stakes level athlete in a sports drama directed by a talented filmmaker.

There exists an emotional arc within the plot which can be seen quite clearly, for instance, the protagonist starts off as an underdog and during the course of the movie becomes a champion. Despite the single narrative of resilience, the movie evokes compassion and fuses in an adequate amount of sincerity to ensure an engaging approach towards the audience, which works in its favor. You can clearly see how elite competition takes a toll on someone through how the film accurately portrays the psychological and emotional repercussions of the said. Everything from the complexities within a family regarding relationships, and strong bonds between teammates is unfiltered and shown in an honest manner throughout the movie.

This movie does a remarkable job when it comes to performance. The character's arc, highlights moments of victory and internal catastrophes, which is a difficult thing to balance, but the lead actor manages to exhibit the character perfectly. The emotions intertwined within the story created through the side characters shine alongside him.

Game Changer is a visual miracle, with expertly infused heart-pounding sports sequences. The stitching of the movie is flawless with each g cut.

"Game Changer"

**Positives:**

* **Ram Charan's Performance:** He delivers a powerful and charismatic performance, showcasing his acting range and screen presence.

* **Visual Spectacle:** The film boasts impressive visuals, grand sets, and high-octane action sequences, typical of Shankar's style.

* **Interval Twist:** The interval block provides a gripping and unexpected turn of events, keeping the audience engaged.

* **Supporting Cast:** The supporting cast, including SJ Suryah and Anjali, delivers solid performances.

**Negatives:**

* **Predictable Narrative:** The overall plotline follows familiar tropes and clichés, lacking originality and depth.

* **Uneven Pacing:** The film suffers from uneven pacing, with some portions dragging while others feel rushed.

* **Underdeveloped Characters:** Several characters, including the female lead, feel underdeveloped and lack depth.

* **Outdated Tropes:** The film relies heavily on outdated tropes and clichés, which may not resonate with modern audiences.

I am not sure why this movie did so bad at box office. Sometimes it's the audience like me who believed in negative reviews and did not go to watch. But next time,I will not do such a mistake. Honestly I feel these days PR and media is so stupid. They are deliberately bringing a good movie down. Today I watched on OTT Amazon prime and I felt it was a good movie. Yes there are few cringe scenes but it's just ordinary in Indian movies. Most part of the movie had great acting and story. I liked Charan's Appanna role. It was emotional. Some idiots are putting memes which are irrelevant on social media, just to bring Ram Charan down. Karma will return back and I am pretty sure that Ram Charan will have a great future. I will watch his movies in theatres if I feel the trailer is good from now on. I will not believe in social media anymore. Trash people everywhere...

While this isn't as terrible as Indian 2 overall, the entirety of the first hour is some of the worst bits of filmmaking I have seen from the once-iconic director. The comedy sucks (Sunil and Vennela Kishore characters desperately need the "DELETE" button), the intro fight & song combo is horrendous, the romance between Charan and Kiara's characters is so poorly written, and SJ Suryah does eccentric SJ Suryah for the millionth time. Yeah, I should stop looking at this as a Tamil film, because it clearly isn't aiming to be one.

Almost every song is a bathroom break, though I like some of the beats in Dhop (along with its vibrant picturization). It was difficult to connect with the protagonist - an IAS officer + IPS officer + Election Officer + Angry Dude in College + whatever the hell the writing needs him to be. We connected with Shankar's protagonists in some of his earlier films because most of them weren't default superheroes. Very often, the circumstance creates one, and that formula worked for him for nearly 2 decades. But gone are those days. I'm not sure what ideas Karthik Subbaraj fed Shankar in the initial stages-ultimately, Shankar chose to give it the same screenplay treatment as Mudhalvan, Sivaji, and the likes.. in 2025. Plus, the only time I bought the performer in Ram Charan was during the short flashback portion, and even that's less impactful.

Kiara Advani is drop-dead gorgeous, though she's mostly relegated to being a song-and-dance prop in the film. Anjali gets a meatier presence than expected, and is fine in the flashback (..not the present). Jayaram is disposable, and Srikanth plays the guy Samuthirakani or Sachin Khedekar usually takes up. My biggest gripe, however, is with the action sequences. I don't remember Shankar directing action this terribly, like EVER. Peter Hein and Anbariv are involved, but to what avail? Every set piece is wholly forgettable. The "Hari-fication" of Shankar is well and truly underway, as far as the pacing is concerned. I don't have any faith in his upcoming projects. God save the Velpari adaptation.

The movie was well-made, and every actor delivered their best performance. However there are some flaws but overall its a good watch, The reviewers these days highlights a harsh reality-audiences develop expectations, only to be influenced by external criticism. I believe there should be regulations preventing first-day reviews, as influencers, driven by engagement and viewership, often ruin the experience for others. Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube amplify this trend, contributing to a film's failure. As a result, people no longer form independent opinions; instead, they follow whatever their favorite influencers dictate, affecting the industry's fairness.

If INDIAN (1996) has been a quintessential Shankar movie, so is Game Changer now. Clear messaging on politics, elections, and governance. Simplified for dummies and laced with elements that we expect of a commercial masala movie. Shankar's trademark is first time use of new technologies in movie-making. Thaman's music (background) syncs well with Shankar's colourful flamboyance. I personally loved the way RamCharan portrayed his role which contained multiple personas. But they didn't screen the best song of the movie. Leaving us dry. Overall this movie is a must watch. I did so in IMAX. Worth every minute. SJ Suryah and Kiara Advani ensured that.