I’m Game sells 230,956 tickets on opening day, grossing ₹3.95 crore in India

Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game opened across 847 theatres in 358 cities, with 35.9% overall occupancy. Kerala contributed ₹2.81 crore, while the Malayalam version accounted for ₹3.41 crore, or 86.5% of tracked revenue.

— Source publishedThu, 3 Sept, 2026, 20:51 IST·First seen Thu, 3 Sept, 2026, 21:43 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game opened with Rs 3.95 crore gross on Day 1 across India, led by Kerala at Rs 2.81 crore. The Malayalam version generated 86.5% of

Key facts

  • Rs 3.95 crore Day 1 gross
  • 2,425 shows
  • 847 theatres
  • 358 cities
  • 230,956 tickets
  • 35.9% overall occupancy
  • Kerala: Rs 2.81 crore
  • Malayalam version: Rs 3.41 crore

Why this matters

The film’s 230,956-ticket opening highlights the value of partnerships with Malayalam content producers and Kerala-focused exhibitors for targeted distribution and marketing alliances.

What to watch

  • Friday-to-Sunday occupancy versus the 35.9% Day 1 baseline.
  • Kerala share of gross declining or holding above 70%, indicating either geographic expansion or continued local dependence.
  • Average ticket price and premium-format mix, which determine whether revenue growth translates into higher-spending audiences.
  • Monday hold versus opening day and the number of added or reduced shows in week two.
  • Audience review sentiment and social-media traction, particularly outside Kerala.
  • Prioritize weekend staffing, F&B inventory and quick-service restaurant capacity at Kerala cinema and mall locations.
  • Use bundled ticket-plus-concession offers rather than ticket discounting to capture higher per-visitor spend.
  • Track show-level occupancy by city and language format daily; shift promotional inventory toward theatres with rising evening and weekend occupancy.
  • Prepare localized Malayalam creative and retail offers near cinema clusters, especially in Kerala high-street and mall catchments.