The much-awaited I’m Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, has unveiled an exciting new update for fans. The makers have officially confirmed that the film’s First Bet (first major promotional content) will be released on July 28, coinciding with Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday. The high-budget action thriller is all set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 20, 2026, as one of the biggest Onam releases of the year.
🎬 I’m Game First Bet and Release Date
| 🎯 Details | 📌 Information |
|---|---|
| 🎥 Movie | I’m Game |
| ⭐ Lead Actor | Dulquer Salmaan |
| 🎬 Director | Nahas Hidayath |
| 🏢 Production | Wayfarer Films |
| 👥 Producers | Dulquer Salmaan, Jom Varghese |
| 🎉 First Bet Release | 28 July 2026 |
| 🎂 Occasion | Dulquer Salmaan’s Birthday |
| 🌍 Worldwide Release | 20 August 2026 |
| 🎊 Release Season | Onam 2026 |
| 🌐 Languages | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada |
🚀 First Bet to Arrive on Dulquer Salmaan’s Birthday
The latest poster released by the makers announces that the First Bet of I’m Game will be unveiled on July 28, making Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday even more special for his fans. With post-production work progressing rapidly, the promotional campaign is now set to begin ahead of its grand theatrical release during the Onam season.
🎥 One of Dulquer Salmaan’s Biggest Films
Produced under the Wayfarer Films banner, I’m Game is described as the biggest project in Dulquer Salmaan’s career. The film is directed by Nahas Hidayath, who previously delivered the blockbuster RDX.
The screenplay is written by Sajeev Baba, Ismail Aboobacker, and Bilal Moidu, while the dialogues are penned by Sajeev Baba, Adarsh Sukumaran, and Shabaz Rasheed.
🔥 Dulquer’s Most Stylish Character Yet
The newly released poster showcases Dulquer Salmaan in a stylish and intense avatar. The actor had earlier revealed that I’m Game features the most stylish character of his career.
Filmed across more than 100 locations in South India, the movie is expected to deliver large-scale action, stylish visuals, and high production values, making it one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of 2026.
🌟 Star Cast
The film features an impressive ensemble cast alongside Dulquer Salmaan.
| 🎭 Actor | 🎬 Role |
|---|---|
| ⭐ Dulquer Salmaan | Lead |
| 🔥 Antony Varghese | Supporting Role |
| 🎬 Mysskin | Supporting Role |
| 🌸 Kayadu Lohar | Female Lead |
| 🎭 Kathir | Supporting Role |
| 🎬 Parth Tiwari | Supporting Role |
| 🌟 Samyuktha Viswanathan | Supporting Role |
🎼 Technical Crew
| 🎬 Department | 👤 Credits |
|---|---|
| 🎥 Director | Nahas Hidayath |
| 🏢 Production | Wayfarer Films |
| 📝 Screenplay | Sajeev Baba, Ismail Aboobacker, Bilal Moidu |
| 💬 Dialogues | Sajeev Baba, Adarsh Sukumaran, Shabaz Rasheed |
| 🎵 Music | Jakes Bejoy |
| 👊 Action | Anbariv Masters |
🎊 A Major Pan-Indian Onam Release
I’m Game marks Dulquer Salmaan’s 40th film and is planned as a Pan-Indian theatrical release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. Following the success of Lucky Baskar, this is also the next major production from Wayfarer Films and is expected to be one of the biggest Malayalam releases of the 2026 Onam season.
📌 Highlights
- 🎂 First Bet releases on 28 July 2026.
- 🌍 Worldwide theatrical release on 20 August 2026.
- 🎊 Arrives as an Onam 2026 release.
- 🎬 Directed by Nahas Hidayath.
- ⭐ Dulquer Salmaan’s 40th feature film.
- 🔥 Promoted as the actor’s most stylish role to date.
- 🌐 Pan-Indian release in five languages.
