# Is Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game Backing Out Of The Onam Box-Office Battle?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/is-dulquer-salmaans-im-game-backing/  
Published: 2026-08-12  
Updated: 2026-08-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Three big films, one festival release date — but it looks like the crowd might just get a little smaller. Dulquer Salmaan’s much-anticipated **I’m Game**, initially set for an Onam 2026 release, is reportedly facing a postponement due to **post-production delays**. If true, this would mean one less film in what was shaping up to be a heavily contested festival weekend.

## What’s Being Reported

According to Let’s Cinema, I’m Game is unlikely to make its original **August 20, 2026** release date because of delays in post-production work. It’s worth noting that this remains a report for now — the makers haven’t issued any official confirmation yet.

## Dulquer Salmaan: The Onam 2026 Box-Office Face-Off

| Film | Lead Actor | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I’m Game | Dulquer Salmaan | Reportedly facing delay |
| Khalifa: Part 1 | Prithviraj Sukumaran | On track for Onam release |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Nivin Pauly | On track for Onam release |

If I’m Game does step back, it would ease what was set to be a crowded three-way box-office clash during the festival period.

## What Is I’m Game About?

Billed as Dulquer Salmaan’s homecoming film, **I’m Game** is directed by RDX-fame [Nahas Hidhayath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema) and follows Dan John, a man who lives on the edge and prefers algorithm-based betting over relying on luck. Things spiral when his system starts working against him. The film also stars Antony Varghese Pepe, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Mysskin, Samyuktha, and Vinay Forrt in key roles.

![Dulquer Salmaan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dulslqql-1024x576.webp)

The makers recently dropped the film’s first single, **“Mazhavillaye,”** composed by Jakes Bejoy and sung by Armaan Malik, alongside a trailer showcasing slick action and stylish visuals.

## What’s Next For Dulquer Salmaan

Beyond I’m Game, Dulquer has a packed lineup ahead — including **Aakasamlo Oka Tara** opposite Satvika Veeravalli and Shruti Haasan, and **Sri Sri**, co-starring Pooja Hegde and directed by Ravi Nelakuditi.

For more updates on this developing story and other South film release news, check out our [entertainment section](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment) on TechnoSports.

### FAQs

### **Q1. Is I’m Game officially postponed from its Onam 2026 release?**

 Not yet confirmed — reports suggest a possible delay due to post-production issues, but the makers haven’t made an official statement.

### **Q2. Which films was I’m Game set to clash with?**

 It was slated to release alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa: Part 1 and Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.