Entertainment Entertainment:Game Changer editor Shamer Muhammad criticized director Shankar and described this experience as “terrible”. He revealed that the film was originally 7.5 hours long before editing. The game changer, despite being one of the most awaited films in the beginning of 2025, proved to be a great disappointment at the box office. This film, directed by Ram Charan’s dual role and acclaimed director Shankar, did not meet the expectations, which caused both the audience and critics to criticize it. Now, joining the growing controversies of the film, editor Shamer Muhammad has come forward to share his least pleasant experience of working on the project.

In a clear interview with Kaumudi Movies, Shamer did not back down. He revealed, “Working with Shankar sir was a terrible experience.” “He determines the editing session and then does not appear for 10 days. It continued for a long time. I stayed in Chennai for about 300 to 350 days.” Shamer eventually exited the project citing professional failures. He revealed that the never-ending delay forced him to reject the proposals of 2-3 other films. After he left, Ruben took over the responsibility of editing. Even more amazing is that Shamer revealed the original length of the film.

He claimed that the first cut of the game changer was 7.5 hours long. Shameer managed to bring it for 3 hours and later Shankar shortened it to 2 hours and 45 minutes. For those who do not know Shamer Muhammad, he is a famous editor and creator known for his work in Malayalam cinema. His breakout project was Charlie starring Dulkar Salman, and since then, he has worked on acclaimed titles such as Ajayante Randam Motionam (ARM), Marco, Rekheetram and recently Tovino Thomas starring Narivetta starring Narivetta. The game changer was introduced as a high-handed political action drama, where Ram Charan played dual roles of father and son. The story revolves around an honest IAS officer, which tries to clean a deep corrupt political system. A contingent of artists included Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Surya, Jairam and Srikanth. Looking forward, Ram Charan is now focusing on his next film Peddy, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, which is going to be in theaters on March 27, 2025.