Game Changer box office collection day 7: Ram Charan’s film plummets to alarmingly low occupancy, can it recover from a stunning box office slump?

Game Changer box office collection day 7: The Ram Charan-starrer needs a desperate shot in the arm, if it wants to hit the Rs 130 crore break-even point.

By: Entertainment Desk

Mumbai | Updated: January 17, 2025 09:08 AM IST

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Ram Charan- Game Changer- box office collection day 7

Ram Charan's Game Changer has completed a week in cinemas. (Photo: Sri Venkateswara Creations)

Game Changer box office collection day 7: Ram Charan’s political thriller film, Game Changer, which hit the screens on January 10, 2025, has witnessed a significant drop in occupancy despite its decent opening day numbers. The film, directed by S Shankar, carried immense expectations but unfortunately, did not meet them, resulting in mixed word-of-mouth response at the box office.

The box office figures of Game Changer continue to dwindle, with the film earning Rs 117.90 crore net to date, as reported by industry tracker Sacnilk. The decline in collections has been steady over the past few days, with day six and day seven revenues standing at Rs 7 crore net and Rs 4.75 crore net, respectively. To break even, the film needs to reach a minimum of Rs 130 crore nett, a target that seems increasingly challenging given the current trend. Although Game Changer has entered the prestigious Rs 100 crore club, its collections are declining rapidly in many areas. On a global scale, the film has grossed Rs 158 crore worldwide in six days, according to Pinkvilla.

Game Changer’s Telugu occupancy took a hit on Thursday, plummeting to 18.02% from 26.59% just a day earlier. The decline was also reflected in the number of shows, with Hyderabad witnessing a reduction from 411 shows on Wednesday to 401 shows on Thursday. This trend was not limited to Hyderabad, as other major cities like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Bengaluru also saw a decrease in the number of shows.

Despite the decline in occupancy, Ram Charan has been praised widely for his solid performance in the film. In fact, he even took to social media to thank his fans while wishing them on the occasion of Sankranthi. However, director Shankar’s comments on not being satisfied with the final output have caused controversy and upset many fans of Ram Charan. In an interview, Shankar admitted that he was not satisfied with the final product, which has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics. Speaking to Behindwoods TV, Shankar said in Tamil, “No filmmaker is ever satisfied with their film. I definitely feel like the film could have done better. There were so many good scenes, but they were trimmed, due to which we missed a lot of good things. I can’t put every scene in a three-hour film.”

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The Game Changer team is visibly upset with anti-fans and a few reviewers who targeted the film, and Ram Charan has shared a strong message thanking his team and critics for supporting his performance. With the festive holidays concluding, it remains to be seen how much more the film can earn in the coming days. The upcoming weekend may bring a slight boost in traction, but it’s unlikely to reverse the film’s declining trend.

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