section_path: Production/Development
section_name: Development
paragraph_text: Development
  
  The production of Indian 2 faced significant delays following an on-set accident, compounded by the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India, which created uncertainty about the film's resumption. During this time, director S. Shankar shifted his focus to other projects and began developing a script for a potential multi-starrer film intended for a multi-language release, with Yash considered for one of the leading roles.
  
  Shankar eventually collaborated with Dil Raju 's Sri Venkateswara Creations, which had initially planned to produce Indian 2 before stepping away, with Lyca Productions taking over. On 12 February 2021, the production house officially announced the project, with Ram Charan confirmed as the lead. The film was tentatively titled RC15 and SVC50, referencing Charan's 15th film as an actor and the production company's 50th project. Although initial reports suggested it would be a historical action film, it was later clarified to be a political action drama. The official title, Game Changer, was unveiled on 27 March 2023, coinciding with Charan's birthday.
  
  In December 2024, it was reported that the film was produced on a budget of ₹300–400 crore. Ram Charan was paid ₹65 crore for his role, while Shankar adopted a revenue-sharing model, taking a smaller advance and opting to receive a substantial share of the film's profits as remuneration to support its production.
  
  The production of Indian 2 faced significant delays following an on-set accident, compounded by the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India, which created uncertainty about the film's resumption. During this time, director S. Shankar shifted his focus to other projects and began developing a script for a potential multi-starrer film intended for a multi-language release, with Yash considered for one of the leading roles.
  
  Shankar eventually collaborated with Dil Raju 's Sri Venkateswara Creations, which had initially planned to produce Indian 2 before stepping away, with Lyca Productions taking over. On 12 February 2021, the production house officially announced the project, with Ram Charan confirmed as the lead. The film was tentatively titled RC15 and SVC50, referencing Charan's 15th film as an actor and the production company's 50th project. Although initial reports suggested it would be a historical action film, it was later clarified to be a political action drama. The official title, Game Changer, was unveiled on 27 March 2023, coinciding with Charan's birthday.
  
  In December 2024, it was reported that the film was produced on a budget of ₹300–400 crore. Ram Charan was paid ₹65 crore for his role, while Shankar adopted a revenue-sharing model, taking a smaller advance and opting to receive a substantial share of the film's profits as remuneration to support its production.