Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game locks August 20, 2026 as its release date, setting up a direct head-on collision with Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa during the most prized Malayalam film season of the year.
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It’s Official — I’m Game Is Coming This Onam
Dulquer Salmaan himself confirmed the news via social media, announcing that his upcoming action entertainer I’m Game is officially releasing in theatres on August 20, 2026. Sharing the update, DQ wrote that the countdown is over and the real game is about to begin, calling it the ultimate Onam celebration on the big screen.
The film is directed by Nahas Hidhayath, who previously helmed the high-energy action entertainer RDX — making I’m Game one of the most anticipated Malayalam releases of the year.
The Onam 2026 Box Office Clash — Who’s Fighting Whom?
This Onam season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in Malayalam cinema history. Here’s how the battleground looks right now:
| Film | Lead Star | Director | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’m Game | Dulquer Salmaan | Nahas Hidhayath | August 20, 2026 |
| Khalifa Part 1: The Intro | Prithviraj Sukumaran | Vysakh | August 20, 2026 |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Nivin Pauly | TBA | Onam 2026 (date TBC) |
Three of Malayalam’s biggest stars going head-to-head during Onam — the festival that has historically been the biggest box office window for Kerala cinema — is a genuinely rare spectacle.
What We Know About I’m Game?
I’m Game is being described as a high-stakes, stylish action entertainer, with Dulquer Salmaan reportedly playing a gambler in the lead role. The film also marks DQ’s homecoming in Malayalam cinema, making it all the more significant for his fanbase.
The supporting cast is stacked — Antony Varghese Pepe, Sandy Master, Kathir, Kayadu Lohar, and Mysskin all feature in prominent roles, alongside several others. That ensemble, combined with Nahas Hidhayath’s action sensibility from RDX, has raised expectations considerably.
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What’s Next for Dulquer Salmaan?
Beyond I’m Game, Dulquer is keeping himself busy on multiple fronts. He was last seen in Kaantha, a meta-thriller set behind the scenes of a film production. He is also currently filming Aakasam Lo Oka Tara, a multilingual adventure drama with Shruti Haasan and debutant Satvika Veeravalli, slated to release in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
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FAQs
Q: When is Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game releasing?
I’m Game is confirmed to release on August 20, 2026, during the Onam season, directly clashing with Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa Part 1: The Intro.
Q: Who is directing I’m Game and what is it about?
The film is directed by Nahas Hidhayath of RDX fame and reportedly features Dulquer Salmaan as a gambler in a high-stakes action entertainer with a strong ensemble supporting cast.
