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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Game Changer editor calls working with director Shankar a ‘terrible' experience: ‘He would turn up 10 days late'
Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and marking Bollywood actor Kiara Advani's debut in Telugu cinema, proved to be a box office dud and received negative reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Now, the film's editor, Shameer Muhammed, has opened up about his experience working on the project. Shameer described working with director Shankar as a 'terrible' experience. In a recent interview with Kaumudy Movies, Shameer shared that he spent an entire year editing the film and managed to reduce its runtime to 2 hours and 50 minutes. He said, 'I spent a year with that film. I went there for three years. It was in the last six months that I was told I would have to stay with them for another month. I had a sketch here, so I came at that time. When I was editing, the film was 7–7.5 hours long. I made it three and a half hours. After that, a new editor came in and shortened it to 2.5–3 hours.' However, Shameer Muhammed revealed that it was filmmaker Shankar's lack of professionalism that led him to exit the project. He had already turned down several other offers to focus on Game Changer. He said, 'It was a terrible experience working with Shankar for me. I went there with great excitement, but things were happening in some other world there. He would fix one date for editing, but he would turn up only after ten days. The same pattern continued for several days, and I ended up staying in Chennai for 300–350 days.' Shameer shared that another editor, Ruben, took over the project after he stepped away. He explained that since he had already missed out on other opportunities while working on Game Changer, he did not want to lose out on films like Marco and Ajayante Randam Moshanam. Shameer added, 'Then I left the film. It would have been a terrible mistake if I had left AR and Marco for Game Changer.' Game Changer minted Rs 186.25 crore worldwide against a reported budget of Rs 450 crore.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Game Changer Editor Shameer Muhammed Slams Director Shankar: 'A Horrible Experience'
Last Updated: Game Changer editor Shameer Muhammed slams director Shankar, calling the experience 'horrible.' Reveals the film was originally 7.5 hours long before edits. Game Changer, despite being one of the most highly anticipated films of early 2025, turned out to be a major disappointment at the box office. Starring Ram Charan in a double role and helmed by acclaimed director Shankar, the film failed to meet expectations, drawing sharp criticism from both audiences and critics. Now, adding to the film's mounting controversies, editor Shameer Muhammed has come forward to share his less-than-pleasant experience working on the project. In a candid interview with Kaumudy Movies, Shameer didn't hold back. 'Working with Shankar sir was a horrible experience," he revealed. 'He would schedule editing sessions and then not show up for 10 days. This went on for a long time. I ended up staying in Chennai for nearly 300 to 350 days." Shameer eventually exited the project, citing professional setbacks. He revealed that the never-ending delays forced him to turn down 2–3 other film offers. After his departure, the editing responsibilities were taken over by Ruben. What's even more surprising is Shameer's revelation about the film's original length. He claimed that the first cut of Game Changer was a staggering 7.5 hours long. Shameer managed to bring it down to 3 hours, and later Shankar trimmed it further to 2 hours and 45 minutes. For those unfamiliar with Shameer Muhammed, he's a celebrated editor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. His breakout project was Charlie starring Dulquer Salmaan, and since then, he has worked on acclaimed titles such as Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM), Marco, Rekhachithram, and most recently Narivetta featuring Tovino Thomas. Game Changer was positioned as a high-stakes political action drama, where Ram Charan played dual roles of father and son. The story revolved around an honest IAS officer attempting to cleanse a deeply corrupt political system. The ensemble cast included Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Jayaram, and Srikanth. Looking forward, Ram Charan is now focused on his next film Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, which is scheduled to hit theaters on March 27, 2025. First Published:
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Game Changer: Ram Charan film's editor Shameer Muhammed calls working with director Shankar ‘horrible experience'
Game Changer, starring Ram Charan in the lead role had hit the big screens on January 10, 2025. Following the immense hype, the movie failed miserably at the box office and was panned by critics. Now, its editor has also slammed director Shankar and called working with him as a horrible experience. In an interview with Kaumudy Movies, editor Shameer Muhammed said, 'Working with Shankar sir was a horrible experience. He would fix one date for editing, but he would come after 10 days. The same continued for a few days, and I went on to stay in Chennai for 300-350 days.' Later on, Shameer opted out of working in the film after he had to pass on 2-3 film offers due to the pending work on Game Changer and Shankar's archaic working timeline. Following his exit, the movie was edited by Ruben. Interestingly, Shameer Muhammed revealed that the Ram Charan starrer was originally 7.5 hours in length, and he was the one who managed to trim it down to 3 hours, after which Shankar came in and shortened it to 2.45 hours. For those unaware, Shameer Muhammed is an editor and producer popularly known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Starting off his career as an editor in ad films and album videos, the filmmaker debuted in Malayalam cinema with the Dulquer Salmaan starrer Charlie. The editor is quite well-known for his works in popular films like Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM), Marco, Rekhachithram, and more. He had recently edited the Tovino Thomas starrer Narivetta, currently running in theaters. Coming to Game Changer, the Ram Charan starrer political action drama featured the tale of an honest IAS officer who tries to reform the political system. However, with corrupted politicians along his way, the man has to deal with them with strength and intelligence. With Ram Charan in dual roles as father and son, the film featured Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Jayaram, Srikanth, and many more in key roles. Moving ahead, Ram Charan is currently involved in the works of his film Peddi with director Buchi Babu Sana, releasing on March 27, 2025.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Narivetta: Tovino Thomas' Malayalam film needs to collect around Rs 25 cr worldwide to be a success
Tovino Thomas is gearing up for the release of Narivetta, slated to hit the screens on May 23. The Malayalam thriller has created a great deal of buzz among fans with its intense trailer. Tovino's mature avatar too has added to the curiosity surrounding the flick. Narivetta, which has been shot on a small budget of Rs 10 crore, needs to earn over Rs 20 crore worldwide to emerge as a commercial success. Narivetta breakeven target revealed Narivetta is one of the most talked-about Malayalam films of the month. It has the potential to help Tovino score another big hit after L2 Empuraan in which he was seen with Mohanlal. According to Manobala Vijayabalan,a trade analyst, Narivetta needs to gross somewhere around Rs 25 crore globally to be a commercial success. 'It's a small budget film, hence a positive WoM with decent to good box office figures will make this a profitable affair. The breakeven figure may be around Rs 25 crore,' he told Indiatimes. This means it needs to gross in the Rs 15 crore to Rs 20 crore range in Kerala to be successful. Tovino's films usually pack a punch at the box office. 2018 is a case in point. The survival drama earned Rs 177 crore worldwide. Similarly, Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) made over Rs 100 crore despite mixed reviews. Given Tovino's star power there is a distinct possibility of Narivetta emerging as a success. About Narivetta Narivetta is an action drama directed by Anuraj Manohar. It centres on the sensitive issue of state-sponsored violence. The film features Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Cheran in the lead. Its music is composed by Jakes Bejoy. For all the latest coverage on Southern cinema & OTT shows, click here
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Tovino Thomas pens heartfelt tribute to parents
Malayalam star Tovino Thomas recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message celebrating his parents' 42 years of togetherness. Posting a beautiful family portrait, the actor expressed gratitude and admiration for the values his parents instilled in him and his siblings. 'A story 42 years old. Begun by two, grown to 15 now. My biggest asset, my family,' Tovino wrote. 'Congrats Appa & Amma, for 42 years of togetherness... We learned from you to be happy with what we have and to dream big when we can.' The actor, who is riding high on his professional achievements, was recently honoured with the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor for his roles in Ajayante Randam Moshanam and Anweshippin Kandethum. He also bagged the Best Asian Actor award at the Septimius Awards 2023 for his acclaimed performance in 2018. Tovino's next project, Narivetta, has already piqued interest. Directed by Anuraj Manohar and produced by Tippu Shah and Shiyas Hassan, the political drama is based on true events and will feature Tamil filmmaker Cheran in his Malayalam acting debut. The film is written by Abin Joseph, with music by Jakes Bejoy and cinematography by Vijay. Calling it a deeply emotional journey, Tovino had earlier shared, 'This is a film I've been eagerly waiting for... It will entertain and make you think.' With Narivetta, Tovino continues to push creative boundaries, both emotionally and politically.
