Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game set for Onam 2026 release, new poster unveiled
Actor Dulquer Salmaan completed 14 years in the film industry on Tuesday. On this occasion, the makers of their upcoming film, I Am Game released a new poster.

Dulquer Salmaan is celebrating a major milestone in his career – 14 years in the film industry – and he marked the moment by giving fans an exciting glimpse of his upcoming action thriller. i am playing. The makers on Tuesday unveiled a new poster of the film, reigniting the buzz over what will be Salman’s 40th film and his much-awaited comeback to Malayalam cinema.
The film is scheduled to release in theaters during Onam 2026 and has already created significant excitement among fans and cinephiles.
Sharing updates on social media, Dulquer expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his journey. He wrote, “Today marks 14 years of my journey as an actor. Thank you to each and every one of you! For the endless love. For the encouragement. For making a place in your hearts. To mark this milestone, sharing a poster from my next (sic).” The actor also shared the recently released poster i am playingWhich immediately caught the attention of fans online.
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Director Nahas Hidayat also celebrated the actor’s milestone and hinted at the scale of the upcoming film. In his post he wrote, “14 years of Dulquer Salmaan @dqsalmaan. A journey of passion, perseverance and stories that inspire millions. Get ready for a grand homecoming with #ImGame this Onam. Proud to be a part of this remarkable journey.”
all about i am playing
i am playing Produced by Dulquer Salmaan with Jom Varghese. The story is written by Nahas Hidayat, who also directs the film, while the screenplay is developed by Sajeer Baba, Bilal Moidu and Ismail Abubakar.
The film has a strong supporting cast including Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kathir, Parth Thiwari and Samyuktha Vishwanathan. Actress Kayadu Lohar joined the project in December, with Hidayat welcoming her to the team in a social media post announcing her casting.
The technical team includes cinematographer Jimshi Khalid, editor Chaman Chacko and composer Jake Bejoy. The action sequences of the film are being choreographed by the renowned Anbariv Masters, known for his work in many major Indian films.
The shooting of the film officially began on May 3 last year. Since then, the makers have been continuously building anticipation by releasing posters featuring Dulquer and other cast members, increasing the excitement around the Onam 2026 release.


