Dulquer Salmaan is all set to impress fans with his upcoming film titled I’m Game. The makers have finally dropped the trailer on YouTube after postponing it from its initial release, which was scheduled
on Dulquer’s birthday, July 28. In the three-minute trailer for I’m Game, we get a glimpse into the world of sports betting, psychological mind games and revenge.
I’m Game trailer out
The film will see Dulquer playing the role of a gambler named Dan John. He believes that every game is won by algorithms and not luck. As a result, he builds his life around decoding patterns and probabilities. I’m Game is directed by RDX filmmaker Nahas Hidhayath. Dan finds himself caught in a dangerous world where betting syndicates, influential businessmen and powerful politicians operate hand in hand.
The trailer opens with a philosophical voiceover that likens life to a game controlled by God and the Devil before diving into the murky world of underground sports betting. Introducing himself, Dan says, “I’m luck’s worst habit,” making it clear that he trusts algorithms over chance. As the story unfolds, he is seen navigating a ruthless world of crime, betrayal and violence, with his obsession taking a heavy emotional toll.
In the trailer, we also spot action sequences and car chases. It ends with Mysskin’s mysterious antagonist asking, “Are you feeling sleepy?”
Watch the trailer here:
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Why was the trailer postponed?
Originally scheduled to drop on Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday, the trailer was postponed at the last minute after a technical glitch kept fans waiting online for hours. Dulquer had apologised, saying that the team didn’t want to release an incomplete or technically flawed version of the trailer. Hence, they decided to wait.
“I am extremely sorry about the delay. We were all eagerly waiting to share the trailer with you, but due to an unforeseen technical issue, we couldn’t release it as planned. We don’t want to put out anything that isn’t perfect. We owe you the best possible experience, and that’s exactly what we’re trying to deliver,” Dulquer wrote.
About the film
I’m Game stars Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, alongside Mysskin, Kathir, Vinay Forrt, Samyuktha Viswanathan and Sandy Master. Shot across more than 100 locations in South India, the film is directed by Nahas Hidhayath from a screenplay by Sajeer Baba, Bilal Moidu and Ismail Aboobacker. Adarsh Sukumaran, Shahabas Rasheed and Sajeer Baba have penned the dialogues, while Anbariv has choreographed the action sequences and Jakes Bejoy has composed the background score.
Co-produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under the Wayfarer Films banner, I’m Game is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 20 in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada as an Onam release.
Dulquer Salmaan’s action thriller is being described as one of the actor’s major ventures, with the makers reportedly aiming for a grand cinematic experience. Speaking to Gallery Vision Media, art director Ajayan Chalissery had earlier said, “I’m Game will be a grand-scale film. The movie has several technically brilliant professionals associated with it. It is a perfect celebratory entertainer, which is why we planned it as an Onam release.”
