I'm Game Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam action thriller in theatres

The wait is finally over! Dulquer Salmaan's much-awaited film I'm Game has arrived in theatres today, September 3, after facing multiple delays. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, the Malayalam action thriller was initially scheduled to release on August 20 before being postponed to September 3. With the film now playing on the big screen, fans rushed to theatres for the first-day-first-show screenings, and the early verdict from social media is largely positive.

As soon as the first shows concluded, viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their initial reactions. While the complete audience verdict will take more time to emerge, the early posts suggest that Dulquer Salmaan's performance, the screenplay, fantasy elements and Jakes Bejoy's background score are among the biggest talking points.

Netizens review Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game

Several early viewers have praised the first half of I'm Game, with many describing it as energetic and engaging. Dulquer Salmaan appears to be the biggest highlight for a section of the audience, with fans calling his performance one of the film's strongest aspects.


One viewer on X was particularly impressed with the way the first half was handled. Comparing the experience favourably with Dulquer's recent Malayalam release Khalifa, the user said the film showed how a first half should be presented and praised the momentum created by the makers. The viewer added that if the second half manages to retain even a portion of that energy, the film could potentially become a major blockbuster for Dulquer.



Another viewer also praised Dulquer's form and described the first half as superb. The tweet further reads, "Very smart screenplay and story! All the elements were perfect! BGM. Into the second half… let's see wether its a blockbuster or not!"



The excitement was equally visible in another post, where a fan described I'm Game as a peak theatrical experience. The viewer praised director Nahas Hidhayath and composer Jakes Bejoy while suggesting that the film's reported large-scale production has translated effectively onto the screen.

Fantasy elements and background score impress fans

The fantasy aspect of I'm Game has emerged as another major point of discussion among early viewers. One audience member called the fantasy portions interesting and said the film was progressing well in its opening half.



Another X user gave the first half a strong thumbs-up, saying, "Dulquer being the show-stealer all the way. The core element is superb and has been presented really well so far. If they can maintain the same momentum in the second half, we’re in for a treat. Jakes, as usual, is on his firing game."

The viewer felt that the film's core idea had been presented effectively and praised Jakes Bejoy's music for adding energy to the proceedings.



Several reactions have also focused on the film's pacing. One viewer described the first half as "blockbuster" and said the fantasy elements worked particularly well. According to the post, the film did not suffer from noticeable lags during the opening portion, leaving the viewer eager to see how the story develops after the interval.



While these reactions are encouraging, they represent the opinions of individual viewers who watched the early shows. A more complete picture of the film's reception is likely to emerge as more audiences watch it over the coming days.

I'm Game marks Dulquer's Malayalam movie comeback

Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, I'm Game is an important release for Dulquer Salmaan as it marks his return to Malayalam cinema in a full-length lead role. His last full-length Malayalam film was the 2023 action thriller King of Kotha. He later appeared in a cameo in the 2025 film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.

The new film also features Antony Varghese and Mysskin in prominent roles. With its fantasy elements and action-driven narrative, I'm Game is positioned as a different kind of Malayalam outing for Dulquer and has generated considerable anticipation among his fans.

The film was initially expected to arrive during the Onam release period but eventually moved out of the festive window. It now arrives at a time when Malayalam cinema is seeing strong competition from other major releases, including Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa and Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.

For now, the first-day reactions indicate that I'm Game has managed to make a strong impression, particularly with its first half. Let's see how it performs at the box office. Stay tuned!