Directed by : S. Shankar
Screenplay by:Vivek Velmurugan
Dialogues by:Sai Madhav Burra
Story by:Karthik Subbaraj
Produced by:Dil Raju
Starring:Ram Charan,Kiara Advani,Anjali,Samuthirakani,S. J. Suryah,Srikanth
Cinematography:Tirru
Edited by:Shameer Muhammed,Ruben
Music by:Thaman S
Production
company:Sri Venkateswara Creations
Release date:10 January 2025
Language:Telugu
Game Changer is a Telugu-language political action film directed by S. Shankar, in his first Telugu film, and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Ram Charan in dual roles, alongside Kiara Advani, Anjali, Samuthirakani, S. J. Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, Jayaram, Naveen Chandra, Vennela Kishore, Vijaya Krishna Naresh and Brahmanandam.
The latest offering in the political thriller genre, Game Changer, unfortunately, falls flat due to its predictable and illogical storyline. Despite its promising premise, the film succumbs to the usual pitfalls of a routine political mass film. One of the major issues with Game Changer is its lack of realism. The story is based on events that have never occurred in India, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the narrative. Furthermore, logic takes a backseat in the film, with inconsistencies and implausible situations popping up at every turn.
The romantic and comedic tracks in the film are also underwhelming. The romantic subplot fails to generate any chemistry between the leads, while the comedic moments are more cringe-worthy than laugh-out-loud funny. Some scenes and situations even border on mockery, leaving a sour taste in the viewer’s mouth. The characters played by Sunil and Anjali, who have physical disabilities, are also woefully underutilized. Their disabilities are not integral to the plot and feel like a pointless addition to the script.
The film’s twists and turns are also poorly executed. The sudden introduction of flashback portions feels disconnected from the rest of the story, jolting the viewer out of the narrative.shockingly , The only redeeming factor in Game Changer is the flashback portion, which briefly captures the essence of director Shankar’s signature style. However, even this is not enough to save the film from its overall dullness.
The music department, led by S Thaman, also fails to impress. Except for the flashback portions, which have a hint of Thaman’s usual flair, the rest of the soundtrack is unremarkable.
Despite the lead cast’s terrific performances, Game Changer ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. Shankar’s direction, which has been impressive in the past, feels phoned in this time around. With Indian 2 and now Game Changer, Shankar seems to be struggling to find his footing. Perhaps it’s time for him to collaborate with a better writer to execute his vision. Until then, Game Changer remains a disappointing and unimpressive addition to the political thriller genre.
Bottomline
Game Changer: A Disappointing Political Thriller!!
