Dulquer Salmaan is set to make a return to the Malayalam film industry with his upcoming movie I'm Game. The actor shared his first-look poster from the film.

After his performance in King of Kotha (2023), Salmaan will play the lead in I'm Game, to be directed by Nahas Hidhayath.

Taking to Instagram, Salmaan shared the first look poster in which he can be seen holding a gun while sitting on a red sofa. Going by the poster, the actor plays the role of a gangster.

While sharing his first look from the film, the actor wrote "Homecoming". Action-choreographers Anbariv are directing the film's stunts.

The actor's last outing in Malayalam cinema was King of Kotha, which was directed by Abhilash Joshiy.

Jointly produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios, the film starred Salmaan in the titular role, with an ensemble cast of Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Shammi Thilakan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sajitha Madathil, Shanthi Krishna, Saran Shakthi and Anikha Surendran.

Salmaan was last seen in the Tamil film Kaantha. It was directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and jointly produced by Salmaan and Rana Daggubati under Wayfarer Films and Spirit Media.

Set in 1950s Madras, the film explores the complex relationship between a filmmaker and his star, the creative highs, emotional turmoil, and professional rivalries that shape their stardom.

Kaantha released in theatres worldwide on November 14.

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