Dulquer Salmaan’s big-budget Malayalam action thriller I’m Game is now streaming on JioHotstar, from 6 November 2026. After a disappointing run in theatres, the film gets a second shot at an audience, and this time in five languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Here’s what I’m Game is about, the full cast, how it did at the box office, and whether it’s worth streaming.
I’m Game OTT Release: Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| OTT platform | JioHotstar |
| Streaming from | 6 November 2026 |
| Languages | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi |
| Theatrical release | 3 September 2026 |
| Runtime | 174 minutes (U/A) |
| Director | Nahas Hidayath (RDX) |
| Producers | Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese, Wayfarer Films |
| Music | Jakes Bejoy |
I’m Game Story: What Is It About?
Dulquer plays Dan John, an absurdly rich, spoilt young man whose life revolves around money, casinos and high-stakes gambling. His world brushes against the underworld and the murky business of cricket betting.
Everything changes after an accident leaves Dan needing a transplant. After the operation, strange things start happening to him, and the film takes a turn into fantasy. That mix of glossy gambling thriller and supernatural twist is what made I’m Game one of the most-discussed Malayalam films of the year.
I’m Game Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dulquer Salmaan | Dan John |
| Kayadu Lohar | Female lead |
| Antony Varghese (Pepe) | Key role |
| Mysskin | Key role |
| Kathir | Key role |
| Samyuktha Viswanathan | Supporting role |
| Vinay Forrt | Supporting role |
| Jayasudha, Shyamaprasad, Ashwin Mathew, Prabhakar, Parth Tiwari, Harshad | Supporting roles |
It’s Dulquer’s 40th film and his return to Malayalam cinema after a stretch of Telugu, Tamil and Hindi projects. The team shot for 156 days across more than 100 locations in South India.
I’m Game Box Office: Did It Flop?
It underperformed. Originally planned for Onam, I’m Game was pushed to 3 September and opened to mixed reviews. Per Sacnilk’s figures, it collected about ₹25.54 crore net in India and around ₹47.94 crore worldwide, well short of expectations for one of the costliest Malayalam films of the year.
Like many big-scale films that struggled in theatres, it may find a more forgiving audience on streaming, especially with Hindi and Tamil dubs widening its reach.
Should You Watch I’m Game on JioHotstar?
- Watch it if you’re a Dulquer fan, enjoy stylish action, or like thrillers with a supernatural twist. Jakes Bejoy’s music and the slick visuals are strong points.
- Skip it if long runtimes put you off. At nearly three hours, it demands patience.
- Tip: it’s available in Hindi, so it’s an easy pick for a family Diwali movie night across languages.
For more new releases this festive week, see our OTT releases list.
