Game Changer, directed by Shankar and starring Ram Charan, was expected to be a major comeback for the acclaimed director after the 2018 release of 2.0. However, the film's release, amid high expectations, turned out to be a disappointment. Despite Shankar’s reputation and the film's grandeur, it faced harsh criticism for lacking a strong storyline, leading to its failure at the box office.

Ram Gopal Varma weighed in on the film's flop, stating that while Shankar’s previous works like Mudhalvan and Enthiran were successful due to their strong, unique ideas, Game Changer lacked such an innovative concept. This lack of a compelling idea, according to Varma, contributed to its failure. Fans have mixed reactions to his comments, with some agreeing that the story was weak, while others feel the idea was good, but the screenplay failed to execute it well.

Looking ahead, Shankar is set to direct Velpaari and Indian 3, with fans hoping he can redeem himself and prove his filmmaking prowess once again.