Game Changer
Releasing on January 10, 2025, Game Changer is a highly anticipated Telugu film directed by the legendary S. Shankar. Starring Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, and Sankalpa Banerjee, the movie combines action, drama, and emotions in a gripping narrative crafted by writers Ranjeet Bahadur, Sai Madhav Burra, and Rajendra Sapre.
Produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, Zee Studios, and Benay’s Bird & Animal Source, Game Changer promises stunning visuals and top-tier production quality. Known internationally as Меняющий игры, this film is set to captivate audiences worldwide. Mark your calendars for this cinematic spectacle!
Game Changer Movie Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | S. Shankar |
| Writers | Ranjeet Bahadur, Sai Madhav Burra, Rajendra Sapre |
| Stars | Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Sankalpa Banerjee |
| Release Date | January 10, 2025 (India) |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Also Known As | Меняющий игры |
| Production Companies | Benay’s Bird & Animal Source, Sri Venkateswara Creations, Zee Studios |
Storyline
Chief Minister Sathyamurthy feels sorry for his past mistakes. He starts seeing things from his bad deeds and gets a heart attack. After that, he decides to become a good and honest leader. But his two sons, Mopadeva and Munimanikyam, do not like his decision.
In the same city, IPS officer Ram Nandan takes charge. He wants to clean the city from all wrongdoings and stop bad activities. Ram meets his old love, Deepika, who runs a home for sick people in Vizag. There, they meet Parvati Amma, a woman who is not well. Parvati wrote many letters to Chief Minister Sathyamurthy about her problems, but she never got a reply. Ram and Deepika take her to Sathyamurthy’s public meeting. Parvati asks the Chief Minister about her problems, but Mopadeva gets angry and tries to hurt her. Ram stops him, and they have a fight. Seeing Ram and Parvati together makes Sathyamurthy think about his bad past again, and he falls sick.
In the hospital, Sathyamurthy orders Ram to be removed from his job for fighting with Mopadeva. But Mopadeva kills Sathyamurthy instead. After this, the question is, who will be the next Chief Minister? Munimanikyam steps back when he learns the truth about his father’s death. Mopadeva plans to become CM and also plans to harm Ram after his arrest.
On the day Mopadeva is ready to take the CM oath, a big surprise happens. A video goes viral. It is from Sathyamurthy’s close friend, and it shows that Sathyamurthy had chosen Ram Nandan as the next Chief Minister.
User reviews
I watched Game Changer without high expectations, and while it’s not as disappointing as Shankar’s previous film Indian 2, it still falls short of the director’s usual standards. The flashback sequences are decent, and the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Ram and Mopidevi holds your attention at times. The interval block adds some intrigue, but overall, the execution feels dated.
The movie starts like a commercial entertainer from 30 years ago, with a mass fight scene followed by an introduction song—something that could’ve been replaced with better plot-building. The dance numbers feel out of place, and the countless over-the-top, physics-defying fight scenes and cringe-worthy moments only make it harder to stay engaged. Ram’s storyline, where he channels his anger to become an IPS officer, feels unnecessarily silly.
Game Changer is worth a one-time watch on OTT, but it’s not the masterpiece you’d expect from a filmmaker like Shankar.