Hyderabad, January 2: The wait is over! The highly anticipated trailer for Ram Charan’s Game Changer has finally been unveiled, sending waves of excitement across the globe. Directed by the legendary S. Shankar and co-starring the luminous Kiara Advani, the film promises to be a cinematic extravaganza like never before.
The trailer is a masterful blend of pulse-pounding drama, breathtaking action, and heartfelt emotions, offering audiences a glimpse into a story that is both gripping and deeply resonant. With its stunning visuals and cutting-edge production values, Game Changer raises the bar for Indian cinema, showcasing a level of grandeur that leaves viewers spellbound. The trailer offers a glimpse into Shankar’s mesmerizing cinematic world.
As the trailer trends across social media platforms, fans and critics alike are hailing Game Changer as a true milestone in filmmaking. With its star-studded cast, compelling narrative, and unparalleled production scale, the film has already solidified its place as one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year.
The wait is over! The highly anticipated theatrical trailer of Global Star Ram Charan’s upcoming pan-India biggie “Game Changer” is out now. Ace filmmaker Rajamouli launched the trailer at a grand event held in Hyderabad. With this being the first-ever collaboration between Charan and master filmmaker Shankar, the project has generated immense excitement and high expectations.
Speaking at the event, Global Star Ram Charan said, “Every day of working with Shankar garu is unpredictable. It was a beautiful journey with him. I feel fortunate to work with Sukumar garu, Rajamouli garu, and Shankar garu for 2-3 years each. There are similarities between Shankar garu and Rajamouli garu off-screen, but on the filmmaking front, they are different. Both of them are open to suggestions. My ‘Dhop’ moment of working with Shankar garu is leaving behind time and working efficiently. Shankar garu worked on this story by traveling with honest bureaucrats and politicians. By traveling with him, I got that entire system in my mind. All our artists are pillars of our movie. Our performances elevate because of their support. I thank Srikanth garu, Samuthirakani garu, SJ Suryah garu, and Anjali garu for their support. Thank you, Sai Madhav Burra garu, for impactful dialogues and Thaman for a rocking album. Thank you, Dil Raju and Sirish garu, for this opportunity.”
Sensational director Rajamouli said, “When they told me it is Shankar sir’s first Telugu cinema, I doubted it. Because, for Telugu audiences, Shankar sir is always a Telugu director. We all have a lot of respect for Shankar sir. For the last 10 years, all of us have been making pan-India films. He is the OG of directors among current big-screen filmmakers. He is the one who inspired an entire generation of directors. I thank him for giving me the opportunity to launch the trailer. There are many mesmerizing and exciting shots in the trailer. Everyone who knows Charan knows how he evolved. Even I know how he evolved from Magadheera to now. Throughout Magadheera, I used to call him ‘hero.’ I feel happy to see him at such a level. I can only imagine how people would react to Charan’s performance in theatres. Game Changer is coming to enthrall us in theatres on January 10. Watch the film only in theatres.”
The film’s director Shankar said, “I like commercial films like Okkadu and Pokiri. I always wanted to make such a film. This film is such a film. It also has all the ingredients you expect from my film. The movie is about the war between a government officer and a politician. There is a backstory in the movie which comes and gives a huge impact. Everyone is saying that it will be a ‘Shankranthi,’ but I believe it is going to be ‘Ram Navami’ for sure. He played all characters with ease. His screen presence is impeccable. Even Kiara Advani performed very well and danced on par with Ram Charan garu. Anjali gave a soulful performance. There is another surprise. I won’t talk about that character.
You should watch it in theatres. I watch actors like SJ Suryah garu very rarely. Srikanth garu did this character with heavy prosthetic makeup and did an excellent job. When we see Samuthirakani garu acting, we don’t feel much. But when we see it in the edit room, we get that impact. Sunil garu, Jayaram garu, and Rajiv Kanakala garu all did a phenomenal job. They strengthened the film with their performances. Raju garu never says no to whatever I request. We have to thank Dil Raju for giving me such freedom and also introducing me to Telugu cinema. He not only spends money but is on set every day, looking after each and every department. That is their success formula. Music director Thaman garu lived up to my expectations. Especially, the background score was excellent. DOP Thiru garu gave eye-catching visuals.
We tried infrared cinematography for the first time. Whatever you see in the Dhop song is not CG but lakhs of lights. Production designer Avinash Kolla brought Telugu culture with the production design. Rama Krishna garu also worked on this movie. Both of them did a terrific job in production design. Editor Ruben and VFX supervisors Srinivasan garu and Rangarajan did their jobs brilliantly. The story is written by popular Tamil director Karthik Subbaraj. Sai Madhav Burra garu gave powerful dialogues to the movie. Prabhu Deva garu choreographed the ‘Jaragandi’ song without taking a penny, only out of love for Ram Charan garu and Dil Raju garu. Rajamouli is the pride of Indian cinema, who made Hollywood look up to Indian cinema. I thank him for attending this event.”
The film’s producer Dil Raju said, “I thank Shankar garu for making Tamil cinema a pan-India phenomenon and Rajamouli garu for elevating Telugu cinema to global recognition. They have paved the way for us to create large-scale films and make them successful. Shankar garu’s vision and grandeur can be witnessed in every scene and song of Game Changer. The teaser and trailer showcase only 40-50% of the film’s essence. Shankar garu has reserved many high moments for the movie. Yesterday, I watched a few reels at Prasad Labs, and while I want to share more, I will let audiences experience it in theatres on January 10. I also thank Shankar garu for trusting us with this project and Ram Charan garu for collaborating with us after his global hit. I believe Charan has reached even greater heights with this movie. Lastly, I thank Rajamouli garu for taking time out of his busy schedule, especially on the day he launched his highly-anticipated film with Superstar Mahesh Babu garu.”
Music director Thaman stated, “Just as a bride is kept hidden before matchmaking, Shankar garu and Dil Raju garu have kept Game Changer under wraps for the past three years. Dil Raju garu is one of the most significant personalities in the Telugu film industry, and I wanted to give my absolute best for him. I began my career with Shankar garu through Boys, and he has witnessed my transformation over the past 20 years. Working on his first direct Telugu film, especially with Ram Charan garu, is a thrilling experience. Everyone on this stage, from actors to technicians, are pivotal contributors and true game changers for Game Changer. I also wish Rajamouli garu the very best for launching SSMB 29 today. Game Changer will be a perfect ‘Shankranthi feast’ for the audience.”
Actor Srikanth said, “Dil Raju garu has already asked me to prepare a speech for the January 4th event. I want to thank Shankar garu for giving me this role because it reminded me so much of my father. It’s such a great character, and I am deeply grateful. I witnessed Charan’s phenomenal performance during the shoot. Having worked with him earlier in Govindudu Andarivaadele, I can say he has reached a whole new level in terms of performance, stability, confidence, and versatility. I am confident this film will be a landmark in his career. Thank you once again, Shankar garu, for this opportunity to relive memories of my father through this role. Even my mother is eagerly looking forward to the movie!”
Actress Anjali said, “My character in Game Changer is one of the best roles I’ve played in my career. I’m deeply grateful to Shankar garu for giving me such a powerful role and feel truly blessed to work under his direction. Working with Charan is an incredible experience. He’s the kind of co-star everyone wants to work with again and again. I also thank producers Raju garu and Sirish garu for this wonderful opportunity. Congratulations to Thaman garu, my co-stars Srikanth garu, SJ Suryah garu, and Samuthirakani garu for being part of this incredible film. Let’s all meet in theatres on January 10.”
Actor Samuthirakani stated, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to Shankar sir for entrusting me with a role in this extraordinary movie. After playing Charan sir’s uncle in RRR, I feel delighted to reprise a similar bond in this film. Charan sir is a remarkable co-actor. Every time I work with him, it doesn’t feel like acting alongside a colleague but spending time with a brother. He’s sincere and dedicated to his craft. I also thank Dil Raju sir and the entire team for their hard work and commitment. This movie is destined to be a massive hit.”
Actor SJ Suryah said, “Happy New Year to everyone! I’m deeply grateful to every member of the team for giving me this opportunity. However, I believe that our film will do all the talking. The way Shankar sir designed my character and guided me through the role is unforgettable. I mentioned at the Dallas event that I’ve saved Ram Charan garu’s contact as ‘RC-The King.’ There’s an old video of Chiranjeevi garu feeling proud of little Charan garu’s dance moves, showcasing their incredible bond. Today, Charan garu has risen to unparalleled heights with films like Magadheera and RRR. From Mega Power Star to Global Star, he’s truly remarkable. I feel honored to work alongside him. My thanks to Rajamouli garu for gracing this event. This Pongal will truly be a Shankranthi! Raju garu and Sirish garu have gone above and beyond in supporting Shankar sir’s vision, sparing no expense for this grand project.”
Dialogue writer Sai Madhav Burra stated, “This film is going to be a super-duper hit, without a doubt. It’s been an absolute honor to work on such a wonderful movie with the visionary Shankar garu and the phenomenal Ram Charan garu. I feel privileged to witness Rajamouli garu launching our trailer. Having seen the film, I can confidently say that this Sankranthi will be remembered as Shankranthi! Prepare to experience the grandeur on January 10.”
Game Changer’s stellar cast includes Global Star Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, Samuthirakhani, Anjali, Naveen Chandra, Sunil, and Srikanth among others.
The film boasts a talented crew including music director Thaman, DOP S. Thirunavukarasu, writer Karthik Subbaraj, dialogue writer Sai Madhav Burra and others. Dil Raju and Sirish are bankrolling the project under Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Dil Raju Productions and Zee Studios. SVC Adityaram Movies is producing the film in Tamil. Anil Thadani of AA Films is releasing the film in Hindi. Game Changer is set to hit the screens worldwide on January 10, 2025.
