Game Changer

When Shankar made his signature anti-corruption themed films in the 90s, society seemed less jaded about the prospect of meaningful change. Back then, it was almost plausible to imagine a vigilante skilled in Varmakalai dismantling the political system, and the lofty tone of Bharatheeyudu (1996) stirred righteous fury in audiences. But in 2025, a protagonist like Ram Murthy - an idealistic IAS officer determined to combat cronyism and vote-buying - feels painfully outdated, if not outright naive. Perhaps that's why Game Changer gives up trying to be anything more than a breezy, low-stakes popc....