Ram Charan's Game Changer damaged me financially, says producer Dil Raju
Directed by Shankar, 'Game Changer' is a political drama in which Ram Charan plays an IAS officer. It was mounted as a landmark project, marking Charan's 15th film and Sri Venkateswara Creations' 50th production venture. Riding on the massive success of 'RRR', Charan teamed up with ace director Shankar, who made his Telugu directorial debut with this film, raising expectations even higher.Here's the trailer of Game Changer: The film featured a star-studded cast including Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, Jayaram, and Samuthirakani. However, its Sankranti release saw an underwhelming response both critically and commercially.Dil Raju's remarks have once again highlighted the unpredictable nature of big-budget filmmaking, and the crucial role that timing and creative control play in such high-stakes ventures.- Ends
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