‘Game Changer’ Movie Review: A Political Drama That Falls Short of Expectations

Director Shankar’s latest venture, Game Changer, set against the backdrop of politics, has a star-studded cast featuring Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, Samuthirakani, Srikanth, and others. The movie ambitiously tackles the theme of politics without money but falters in execution.

The story revolves around Ram Charan, who begins his career as an IPS officer after passing his civil services exam. However, due to his girlfriend’s disdain for his chosen profession, he switches paths to become an IAS officer and the District Collector of Visakhapatnam.

As a collector, Ram Charan initiates drastic changes in governance, which land him in trouble. A pivotal moment arises when Anjali, a character he meets through personal circumstances, insists on attending a Chief Minister’s public meeting. This leads to a public disruption and a heated confrontation between Ram Charan and S.J. Suriya.

The narrative takes a sharp turn with the death of the Chief Minister (played by Srikanth), sparking a fierce power struggle among S.J. Suriya, Samuthirakani, Naveen Chandra and Jayaram. The climax unfolds as the battle for political supremacy intensifies.

Ram Charan brings a polished look to his role, though even in intense fight sequences, his on-screen appearance remains distractingly perfect. S.J. Suriya over-delivers with exaggerated expressions, often veering into unnecessary theatrics. Kiara Advani and Samuthirakani, on the other hand, offer more restrained performances, which serve as a refreshing counterbalance.

While the premise has potential, the screenplay penned by Karthik Subbaraj borrows heavily from Shankar’s earlier works, leading to a lack of originality. The absence of the late Sujatha, who had collaborated with Shankar in his previous successes, is keenly felt. The film suffers from logical inconsistencies and indulgent, unnecessary scenes that dilute its impact.

Thaman’s music, unfortunately, fails to make a mark. The songs are forgettable, and the background score lacks the intensity needed for a political drama of this scale. One cannot help but miss the magic of A.R. Rahman’s compositions, which have been a hallmark of Shankar’s best works. Nothing special to mention about the Cinematographer and Editor

For those expecting Shankar to bounce back from the criticism of Indian 2, Game Changer is likely to be a letdown. Despite its commercial aspirations and lavish production, the film struggles to meet audience expectations.

Whether Game Changer can redeem itself at the box office remains uncertain, but as a cinematic experience, it leaves much to be desired.

Rating: 2/5

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