Ram Charan’s highly anticipated film Game Changer is set to release on January 10, 2025, with some notable restrictions from the Telangana government. Here are the key details:
Release Restrictions
- The Telangana government has denied permission for 1 AM benefit shows[1][2][3]
- This decision comes in the wake of safety concerns following the recent Pushpa 2 stampede incident[2]
Show and Ticket Pricing Details
- Six shows approved on the opening day, including an extra 4 AM show[2][3][4]
- Five daily shows permitted from January 11-19[2][3]
- Ticket price hikes approved:
- Multiplexes: Rs 150 increase on opening day
- Single screens: Rs 100 increase on opening day
- Subsequent days will see further price increases:
- Multiplexes: Rs 100 additional
- Single screens: Rs 50 additional[2][3][6]
Film Specifics
- Directed by Shankar
- Starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani
- Budget: Over Rs 400 crore
- Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi[2][6]
Interesting Conditions
- Theatres must screen advertisements about cybercrime, narcotics, and drugs in exchange for show approvals[2][6]
Comparative Note
- Andhra Pradesh government has approved 1 AM benefit shows, unlike Telangana[1][2]
Additional Cast
- Anjali, Samuthirakani, SJ Suryah, and Srikanth in key roles[2][6]
Advance Booking
- Tickets worth approximately Rs 18.13 crore already sold
- Highest advance bookings in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana[7]
Citations:
[1] https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/game-changer-release-telangana-government-bans-1-am-shows-but-approves-ticket-hikes-for-ram-charan-starrer-650136.html
[2] https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/game-changer-benefit-shows-telangana-1-am-ticket-hike-extra-shows-ram-charan-shankar-101736402008286.html
[3] https://www.ap7am.com/en/93198/telangana-government-denies-permission-for-game-changer-benefit-show
[4] https://telanganatoday.com/telangana-government-to-approve-ticket-price-hike-for-ram-charans-game-changer
[5] https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1260528
[6] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telangana-government-rejects-request-for-a-benefit-show-with-enhanced-rates-for-ram-charans-game-changer/articleshow/117064265.cms
[7] https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/ticket-prices-hiked-for-ram-charans-game-changer-permission-for-1am-shows-denied-460136-2025-01-09
[8] https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/ram-charan-s-game-changer-ticket-price-hiked-in-telangana-deets-inside-article-12906763.html
[9] https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/game-changer-telangana-government-denies-1-am-show-permission-approves-ticket-hike-for-ram-charan-s-film-7434792
[10] https://munsifdaily.com/telangana-high-court-to-hear/
