I’m Game has finally hit the movie screens and it’s now the turn of the director of the Malayalam film RDX, who also directs the film, and actor Dulker Salmaan to deliver one of the most awaited action thrillers of the Malayalam film industry. The movie has already created a lot of buzz around it owing to Dulker’s stardom, action-based filmmaking by Hidhayath and an ensemble of stars like Kayadu Lohar, Antony Varghese, Kathir, Mysskin, Vinay Forrt and more. The film, which will be produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, is expected to be an action-packed film with a powerful technical team and Jakes Bejoy’s music.
I’m Game is about Dan John, a fearless gambler, who embarks on a perilous journey of unexpected events in his quest for luck. With his life spiraling out of his control, he is challenged by formidable forces, while he strives to save the people who mean the most to him. The film’s combination of action, crime, thriller and mystery will test out Dulker and Nahas Hidhayath’s much talked about pairing in cinemas.
I’m Game Movie Overview
| Category | Information |
| Movie Name | I’m Game |
| Release Date | 03 September 2026 |
| Lead Cast | Dulquer Salmaan, Kayadu Lohar, Antony Varghese, Kathir, Mysskin |
| Writer | Nahas Hidayath, Bilal Moidu, Ismail Aboobacker & Sajeer Baba |
| Director | Nahas Hidayath |
| Producer | Dulquer Salmaan & Jom Varghese |
| Genre | Action Thriller / Fantasy Thriller |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Platform | Theatrical Release |

I’m Game is an upcoming action thriller Malayalam film directed by RDX’s own Nahas Hidhayath and starring Dulquer Salmaan. The movie tells the story of Dan John, a wild card player whose life goes awry when he gets swept up in a dangerous sequence of events. The film, made by Dulquer Salmaan of the Wayfarer Films, stars Kayadu Lohar, Antony Varghese, Kathir, Mysskin and Vinay Forrt. I’m Game is one of the highly awaited Malayalam film releases, with its action packed premise, ensemble cast and its music by Jakes Bejoy.
Read Also:
I’m Game Movie Cast & Crew
Featuring a star-studded ensemble and crew, I’m Game stars Dulker Salmaan as Dan John. It is the first project in which he would collaborate with director Nahas Hidhayath who previously directed action entertainer RDX. It’s also got a wonderful ensemble of actors like Kayadu Lohar, Antony Varghese, Kathir, Mysskin, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt and Parth Tiwari, who have taken on some significant roles in the film.
The film is made by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under Wayfarer Films banner. The film’s visual treatment is handled by the technical team comprising cinematographers Jimshi Khalid and Jomon T. John. The editing is done by Chaman Chacko and the music and background score is done by well-known composer Jakes Bejoy. The choreography in the action scenes is done by Anbariv, who have worked on prominent films in South India.
The screenplay is by Sajeer Baba and Ismail Aboobacker, Bilal Moidu is also credited for the writing, and there are other writing credits. I’m Game has a mix of some well-known names from the South Indian film industry with Dulquer, the star and Nahas Hidhayath’s action direction and the technical crew.
Casting members and their roles:
| Casting | Character |
| Dulquer Salmaan | Dan John |
| Antony Varghese | Vicky (Pepe) |
| Mysskin | Tony |
I’m Game Movie Story and Plot
I’m Game traces the story of a fearless gambler whose life is built around taking risks and trusting his instincts, Dan John. He’s a man who seems to thrive on the fringes, but his faith in fortune quickly gets him into trouble. The ease of Dan’s life starts to turn sour, and the events in his life begin to spin out of control.As the story unfolds, Dan finds himself in a world teeming with danger, formidable foes and surprising obstacles. Gambling or taking risks is not the only part of his journey; it becomes a struggle with the repercussions of what he has done. Meanwhile, his fight to save his family also becomes his fight, bringing an emotional element to the story.

I’m Game, is a movie directed by Nahas Hidhayath, which combines the action and crime plot, thriller and mystery. The film aims to have the protagonist thrust into situations where he has to decide what to do next, and face potentially explosive conflicts. Dulquer Salmaan plays Dan John, a man who relies on luck and who will do whatever he can do when the circumstances dictate that he must get on with his own life.
I’m Game Movie Budget
I’m Game’s production budget hasn’t been officially disclosed by the producers. The Dulquer Salmaan-led action thriller, however, is clearly set on a big scale; it has an ensemble cast, complex action set pieces and a technically competent crew. The film will be directed by Nahas Hidhayath and produced by Wayfarer Films’ Dulker Salmaan and Jom Varghese and will be released as a big theatrical entertainer. Cinematographer Jimshi Khalid and Jomon T. John, composer Jakes Bejoy and action choreographers Anbariv further underscore the production aspirations of the film. Unofficial budget estimates can be floating around out there, but cannot be claimed as official estimates until the budget is announced by the individuals making the estimates. At this point, the official I’m Game budget has yet to be announced.
Final Thoughts
It’s an exciting addition to Malayalam cinema with Dulquer Salmaan’s star power and action-packed filmmaking by Nahas Hidhayath. With an engaging storyline, impressive cast, high-energy action and Jakes Bejoy’s music, the film has plenty of elements to attract audiences to theatres. Making an interesting addition to the project is Dulquer’s character: Dan John. His path is filled with danger, risk and interesting surprises. Overall, I’m Game boasts high expectations, as the lead actor is popular, the director is proven and the production is technically challenging. Its success or failure will be determined by viewers and will likely be judged as per the hype in the pre-release period. But the movie is definitely worth watching for the fans of Dulquer Salmaan and Malayalam action thrillers.
Read More: Fall 2: Deadpoint – Release Date, Cast, Storyline, Budget and More

