Producer SKN pleads action against Game Changer piracy
on Jan 15, 2025
Game Changer starring Ram Charan, Kiara Advani released on 10th January for Sankranti weekend. Directed by Shankar, the big budget movie produced by Dil Raju, had a huge Rs.400 crores money hanging in the balance. It needed to open huge and continue to collect more than Rs.700 crores to recover all its investment.
But the movie has been a victim for piracy. A High Definition print of the movie has been released the next day, itself. The print has been telecasted in a local cable channel, as Sankranti present. Watching the print being telecasted, SKN reacted on X, in an emotional post asking for Cinema to be saved.
He wrote, "This is unacceptable. A film that was released just 4-5 days ago being telecasted on local cable channels & Buses raises serious concerns. Cinema is not just about the Hero, director or producers – it’s the result of 3-4 years of hard work, dedication and the dreams of thousands of people."
He went on to write the impact piracy has on Film Industry. He wrote, "Think about the impact on distributors and exhibitors whose livelihoods depend on the success of these films. Such actions undermine their efforts and threaten the future of the film industry."
Finally, he request governments to take strict action. He wrote, "It’s time for respected governments to step up and take strict action to put an end to this. Let’s all unite and stand firm to protect and ensure a better future for cinema." SKN produced the blockbuster Baby.