The Income Tax Department conducted raids on Tuesday at the offices and residences of prominent Telugu film producers Dil Raju, Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili, and Naveen Yerneni in Hyderabad. These producers are known for backing major films like Pushpa 2: The Rule, Game Changer, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam.
Ram Charan and Kiara Advani-starrer "Game Changer," directed by Shankar, continues to generate buzz at the box office as it gears up to enter the ₹100 crore club. Despite mixed reviews, the film has managed to cross the lifetime collection of Kamal Haasan's "Indian 2," also helmed by Shankar, within just three days of its release.
Sonu Sood’s directorial debut Fateh had a promising start at the box office on Friday, collecting ₹2.4 crore. However, the film experienced a slight dip on Saturday, earning ₹2 crore, a drop of ₹40 lakhs. The action drama, featuring Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez, faced stiff competition from the Hindi-dubbed version of S Shankar’s Telugu blockbuster Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani.
The Telangana government on Saturday announced the withdrawal of its earlier orders permitting a hike in ticket prices for the much-anticipated Ram Charan starrer Game Changer. The decision came in response to directions from the High Court, emphasizing public interest, health, and safety concerns. The government also stated that early morning shows would no longer be permitted "until public interest, health, and safety are duly considered."
Director Shankar’s highly anticipated film Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, has started its box office journey on a stellar note. The movie raked in an impressive ₹51.25 crore nett in India on its opening day, according to Sacnilk.