They Call Him OG

They Call Him OG

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They Call Him OG After vanishing from Mumbai's underworld for a decade, mob boss Ojas Gambheera resurfaces-feared, unstoppable, and with a single goal: to reclaim his empire and exact vengeance on the current tyrant, Omi Bhau. As loyalties fracture and alliances shift, OG reignites a brutal criminal war, confronting both external threats and haunting buried betrayals.

🎬 Key Details

  • Genre: Action, Thriller
  • Runtime: N/A
  • CBFC Rating: N/A
  • Languages: Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu

📅 Release Information

  • Theatrical Release: 25 Sep 2025
  • 📺 OTT Release Available
    Platform:
    Netflix
    Languages: Telugu
    Release Date: 23 Oct 2025

⚡ Quick Stats

Total Gross: ₹295.22 Cr
India Net: ₹194.16 Cr
Overseas: ₹65.25 Cr
Budget: N/A

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💰 Total Collections Summary

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India Gross
₹229.97 Cr
Worldwide
₹295.22 Cr
Overseas
₹65.25 Cr
India Net
₹194.16 Cr
77.90%
India Share
₹295.22 Cr
Total Worldwide
22.10%
Overseas Share
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Box Office Verdict

🇮🇳 Telugu Version - Daily Net Collection

Net Collection
₹189.26 Cr
Verdict
Hit

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🇮🇳 Hindi Version - Daily Net Collection

Net Collection
₹3.36 Cr
Verdict
N/A

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🇮🇳 Tamil Version - Daily Net Collection

Net Collection
₹1.08 Cr
Verdict
N/A

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🇮🇳 Kannada Version - Daily Net Collection

Net Collection
₹0.46 Cr
Verdict
N/A

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Here is the Telugu movie They Call Him OG box office collection, which is a gangster action thriller film. This film is directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Entertainments. ## They Call Him OG stars Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Emraan Hashmi, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, and Sriya Reddy in key roles. ## They Call Him OG Review - Coming Soon! ## They Call Him OG State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 0 [ Wednesday]₹ 2.7 Cr₹ 22 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 25.25 CrDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 6.8 Cr₹ 66.6 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.52 Cr₹ 76.25 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 2 Cr₹ 18.75 Cr₹ 0.47 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.9 Cr₹ 22.15 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday]₹ 2.6 Cr₹ 18 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 22.2 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday]₹ 2.1 Cr₹ 18.5 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 22.2 CrDay 5 [1st Monday]₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 7.5 Cr₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 8.75 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 7.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.53 Cr₹ 8.55 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 6.75 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.43 Cr₹ 7.95 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 8.5 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 9.1 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 18.55 Cr₹ 173.85 Cr₹ 3.83 Cr₹ 0.29 Cr₹ 5.88 Cr₹ 202.4 CrDay 9 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 5.3 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 5.6 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 5 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 5.4 CrDay 11 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.33 Cr₹ 4.5 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 4.9 CrDay 12 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 1.9 CrDay 13 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 1.65 CrDay 14 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.08 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 1.15 CrDay 15 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.07 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 1.27 Cr₹ 20.13 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 21.67 CrDay 16 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.9 CrDay 17 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.35 CrDay 18 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.43 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.53 CrDay 19 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.51 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 CrTotal₹ 20.04 Cr₹ 198.02 Cr₹ 3.95 Cr₹ 0.29 Cr₹ 6.1 Cr₹ 228.4 Cr ## ## They Call Him OG Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 0 [ Wednesday] ₹ 21 Cr [Te: 21 Cr ] 0.00% Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 63.75 Cr [Te: 63 Cr ; Ta: 0.22 Cr; Hi: 0.5 Cr; Ka: 0.03 Cr] - Day 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 18.45 Cr [Te: 17.85 Cr ; Ta: 0.15 Cr; Hi: 0.4 Cr; Ka: 0.05 Cr] -71.06% Day 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 18.5 Cr [Te: 17.7 Cr ; Ta: 0.2 Cr; Hi: 0.55 Cr; Ka: 0.05 Cr] 0.27% Day 4 [1st Sunday] ₹ 18.5 Cr [Te: 17.55 Cr ; Ta: 0.23 Cr; Hi: 0.65 Cr; Ka: 0.07 Cr] 0.00% Day 5 [1st Monday] ₹ 7.4 Cr [Te: 6.95 Cr ; Ta: 0.11 Cr; Hi: 0.3 Cr; Ka: 0.04 Cr] -60.00% Day 6 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 7.25 Cr [Te: 6.7 Cr ; Ta: 0.1 Cr; Hi: 0.4 Cr; Ka: 0.05 Cr] -2.03% Day 7 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 6.75 Cr [Te: 6.35 Cr ; Ta: 0.03 Cr; Hi: 0.32 Cr; Ka: 0.05 Cr] -6.90% Day 8 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 7.7 Cr [Te: 7.65 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.03 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] 14.07% Week 1 Collection ₹ 169.3 Cr [Te: 164.75 Cr ; Ta: 1.05; Hi: 3.15; Ka: 0.35] - Day 9 [2nd Friday] ₹ 4.75 Cr [Te: 4.7 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.03 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -38.31% Day 10 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 4.6 Cr [Te: 4.55 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.03 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -3.16% Day 11 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 4.15 Cr [Te: 4.1 Cr ; Ta: 0.01 Cr; Hi: 0.03 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -9.78% Day 12 [2nd Monday] ₹ 1.65 Cr [Te: 1.63 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -60.24% Day 13 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 1.45 Cr [Te: 1.43 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -12.12% Day 14 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 1 Cr [Te: 0.98 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -31.03% Day 15 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Te: 0.88 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -10.00% Week 2 Collection ₹ 18.5 Cr [Te: 18.27 Cr ; Ta: 0.03; Hi: 0.13; Ka: 0.07] -89.07% Day 16 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.75 Cr [Te: 0.73 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -16.67% Day 17 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 1.15 Cr [Te: 1.13 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] 53.33% Day 18 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 1.32 Cr [Te: 1.3 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] 14.78% Day 19 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.48 Cr [Te: 0.46 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -63.64% Total ₹ 191.5 Cr [Te: 186.64 Cr ; Ta: 1.08 Cr; Hi: 3.32 Cr; Ka: 0.46 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 191.5 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 293.65 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 65.25 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 228.4 Cr ## They Call Him OG Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## They Call Him OG Verdict: Coming Soon ## They Call Him OG Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 25th September 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Can Ustaad Bhagat Singh Match the Box Office Benchmark Set by They Call Him OG? Early Advance Sales Offer First Clues Tollywood
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Can Ustaad Bhagat Singh Match the Box Office Benchmark Set by They Call Him OG? Early Advance Sales Offer First Clues

Advance booking trends for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, have begun to attract attention, as the film approaches its premiere. Early overseas ticket sales and initial domestic booking data are providing the first indicators of audience interest. With expectations naturally high around a Pawan Kalyan release, the film's early performance is already being measured against his previous major success, They Call Him OG, which emerged as one of the notable Telugu box office performers of 2025. According to data shared by trade tracker Venky Box Office, Ustaad Bhagat Singh has so far collected $234,504 in USA premiere advance sales. The numbers currently come from 411 locations, 1,070 shows, and 10,251 tickets sold. When including the wider North America market, premiere advance sales have reached approximately $255,000, with around two days remaining before the premiere screenings. As bookings continue to open in additional locations, these figures represent an early snapshot rather than the final advance booking position. Domestic ticketing activity has also begun to build gradually. With booking windows still limited across many regions, Ustaad Bhagat Singh reportedly sold around 14,690 tickets within 24 hours on BookMyShow as of March 15, suggesting a steady start in early pre-release demand. The early numbers inevitably invite comparison with They Call Him OG, which set a strong commercial benchmark for Pawan Kalyan in 2025. The film concluded its theatrical run with ₹230 crore India Gross, ₹189 crore India Net, and ₹65 crore from overseas markets, taking its worldwide gross to approximately ₹295 crore. The film was ultimately declared a Hit and went on to become Pawan Kalyan's career-best grosser at the time. North America played a particularly important role in the success of They Call Him OG. The film finished its run with $5.596 million (₹49.24 crore) in the region, including $5.319 million (₹46.80 crore) from the United States and $277,000 (₹2.44 crore) from Canada. In terms of language performance, the Telugu version accounted for $5.554 million, while the Hindi version contributed about $42,000. These numbers placed the film among the Top 8 highest-grossing Telugu films of all time in North America, with the Telugu version ranking Top 7 among Telugu-language releases in the territory. Ahead of its release, the film's theatrical business has been closed across territories. In the Telugu states, the total business stands at around ₹106 crore, including GST, with the Uttarandhra territory contributing significantly to the Andhra deals. Outside the Telugu states, the film has reportedly secured ₹8.5 crore in the Rest of India, while overseas rights are valued at approximately ₹12.5 crore. Combining all territories, the worldwide theatrical business stands at approximately ₹127 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Against this backdrop, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is scheduled for release on March 19, carrying strong expectations at the box office. The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the lead and is directed by Harish Shankar. The songs are composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while S. Thaman has handled the background score. The cast also includes Sreeleela and Raashi Khanna in the female lead roles, with the project produced by Mythri Movie Makers. However, the box office landscape for Ustaad Bhagat Singh will also be shaped by the simultaneous release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which is hitting theatres on the same date, March 19. The Ranveer Singh-led spy action sequel has generated massive pre-release buzz across India and overseas, with reports indicating over one million tickets sold in advance bookings and strong demand across multiplex chains. The film is also releasing in multiple languages, including Telugu, after the first part gained a notable following in the Telugu states and among younger audiences. Early booking trends indicate strong traction, with the Telugu 2D version alone reporting around ₹42.85 lakh in first-day advance bookings from about 32,550 tickets and approximately ₹92.16 lakh in premiere advance sales from about 49,385 tickets. These numbers suggest that the film has managed to attract considerable interest among Telugu audiences even before release. With both films arriving during the Ugadi–Eid holiday window and targeting overlapping multiplex screens, the competition for show capacity and audience attention could become a significant factor in determining the opening weekend trajectory. Whether Ustaad Bhagat Singh can match or surpass the benchmark set by They Call Him OG may ultimately depend not only on its own momentum but also on how strongly it holds its ground against the pan-India wave surrounding Dhurandhar 2.

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Kantara Reigns Supreme in 2025: How This Blockbuster Achieved Unprecedented Success While Other Big Releases Struggled to Leave a Mark Sandalwood
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Kantara Reigns Supreme in 2025: How This Blockbuster Achieved Unprecedented Success While Other Big Releases Struggled to Leave a Mark

The year 2025 witnessed a remarkable surge of South Indian films reaching Hindi-speaking audiences, but among them, Kantara stood out as the true phenomenon. Earning ₹656 crore worldwide(As of Now), with ₹155.35 crore (As of Now)coming from its Hindi release alone, driven by strong word-of-mouth, the essence of the story infused every small cultural nuances that connected the audience irrespective of language. Its compelling narrative and relatable characters turned it into a pan-India experience, setting benchmarks for Hindi-dubbed releases. While Kantara dominated, other releases like Coolie, Game Changer, and Mirai achieved only moderate results in Hindi markets. Coolie collected ₹37.23 crore in Hindi, supported by pre-release hype, a high-profile cast, and action-packed promotions. Game Changer earned ₹32.93 crore, contributing about 17.7% to its worldwide total of ₹186.28 crore, thanks to star power, fan anticipation, and premiere shows. Similarly, Mirai, with a pan-India cast and mythological-fantasy storyline, garnered ₹16.85 crore in Hindi from its ₹144.02 crore worldwide total. While these films had niche appeal, repeat viewings, and targeted promotions that helped them sustain for a few weeks, they could not replicate the kind of Hindi market success Kantara enjoyed. Films like Lokah Chapter 1 (₹3.74 crore) and They Call Him OG (₹3.32 crore) performed modestly, maintaining presence in select multiplexes. While films such as Coolie, Game Changer, and Mirai managed moderate collections, none could match the impact of Kantara across the northern and central belt audiences. Despite having pan-India casts, high-octane action, and visually impressive sequences, these films fell short of truly resonating with viewers. Their performance highlights that star power or production scale alone is not enough to guarantee widespread success. To achieve blockbuster status beyond the South, a film must combine compelling storytelling with cultural relatability, emotional depth, and narratives that transcend linguistic boundaries. Strong promotions, word-of-mouth momentum, and strategic release planning are important, but the core of a hit lies in connecting with audiences on an emotional and experiential level—something Kantara accomplished with remarkable finesse. Future filmmakers aiming for pan-India success must focus on stories that engage viewers beyond spectacle, creating immersion, relatability, and lasting impact. Take a glance at the Total and Regional Collection Values of Movies Total and Regional Collections of 2025 South Indian ReleasesMovieWorldWideIndia GrossIndia NetOverseasHindi Net Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1₹ 656 Cr(As of Now)₹556 Cr(As of Now)₹ 465.75 Cr(As of Now)₹ 100 Cr(As of Now)₹ 155.35(As of Now)Cr Coolie₹ 518 Cr₹337.5Cr₹ 285.01 Cr₹ 180.5Cr₹ 37.23Cr Game Changer₹ 186.28Cr₹156.03Cr₹ 131.2 Cr₹ 30.25Cr₹ 32.93Cr Mirai₹ 144.02Cr₹111.22Cr₹ 94.69 Cr₹ 32.8 Cr₹ 16.85Cr Lokah Chapter 1:Chandra₹ 302.11 Cr₹182.51Cr₹ 155.84 Cr₹ 119.6Cr₹ 3.74Cr They Call Him OG₹ 293.65 Cr₹228.4Cr₹ 191.99 Cr₹ 65.25Cr₹ 3.32Cr

Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Blockbuster They Call Him OG Gets Its OTT Premiere Date: Here Is When and Where It Will Release Tollywood
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Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Blockbuster They Call Him OG Gets Its OTT Premiere Date: Here Is When and Where It Will Release

Hyderabad, October 14 - Powerstar Pawan Kalyan’s gangster action thriller They Call Him OG is all set for its digital premiere. Directed by Sujeeth, the high-octane entertainer is nearing the end of its theatrical run after emerging as the biggest grosser of Pawan Kalyan's career at the worldwide box office. Produced by DVV Entertainment, They Call Him OG has grossed approximately 290 crore globally so far, and will miss the 300 crore milestone. Despite that, the film has turned out to be a strong box office success, marking Pawan Kalyan's first 200-crore film and his most successful outing in years. According to the latest official announcement, the movie will begin streaming on Netflix from October 23 in all languages - Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Having been released in theatres on September 25, the film follows the standard 28-day theatrical window before heading to digital platforms. The South Indian films continue to stick with a 4-week theatrical window despite the criticism from the trade and media, as they believe the short window is not sufficient, as it cuts short the full box office potential of a movie. The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast including Emraan Hashmi (in his Telugu film debut), Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Prakash Raj, Abhimanyu Singh, Sudev Nair and Harish Uthaman. Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Overtakes Sankranthiki Vasthunam To Emerge As 2025's Top Telugu Grosser

Hyderabad, October 1 - Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG continues its decent run at the worldwide box office after the good opening weekend. Having already become the biggest and first 200 crores gross of the Telugu superstar, Sujeeth's directorial has now shattered a record for Telugu cinema this year. On its first Wednesday (7th day), They Call Him OG officially surpassed the collections of Venkatesh Daggubati's Sankranthiki Vasthunam (255.20 crores), making it the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year at the worldwide box office. The achievement further strengthens Pawan Kalyan's dominance at the box office with this film, which has easily been his most hyped in recent times. They Call Him OG opened to record-breaking numbers and sustained decently since that, drawing audiences across both domestic and overseas markets. The film's strong storyline, coupled with Pawan Kalyan’s charismatic performance and Sujeeth’s stylish direction, has helped it maintain momentum on a decent level. This consistency has now placed it at the very top of the Telugu box office for 2025, a spot previously held by the Sankranthi blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam. They Call Him OG has not only redefined expectations for Telugu cinema this year but also added another feather to Pawan Kalyan’s illustrious career. It is quite stunning that despite carrying massive star power, Pawan Kalyan had never touched the 200 crores mark before. They Call Him OG has not only breached that milestone, but is also likely to end the year as the biggest Telugu grosser of the year, unless new films surprise. Stay tuned...

Megastar Chiranjeevi Is Proud To Watch Pawan Kalyan In They Call Him OG Tollywood
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Megastar Chiranjeevi Is Proud To Watch Pawan Kalyan In They Call Him OG

Hyderabad, September 30 - Megastar Chiranjeevi has watched a special show of his brother Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG, and he couldn't stop raving about it. The film, directed by Sujeeth, was released on September 25 and has been running with packed houses at the box office. Chiranjeevi took to social media after watching the film with his whole family. The legendary actor said that he was proud watching Pawan Kalyan in the film, and felt that he made the film stand out with his swag and gave the fans the proper feast they've been waiting for. The veteran actor also praised director Sujeeth and music composer Thaman for their brilliant work in the movie. "Watched #TheyCallHimOG with my whole family and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. A brilliantly made underworld gangster film on par with Hollywood standards, while keeping the right emotions intact. From beginning to end, the director conceived the film in an extraordinary way, Congratulations to @sujeethsign. Felt so proud watching Kalyan Babu on screen. He made the film stand out with his swag and gave the fans the proper feast they’ve been waiting for. @MusicThaman poured his heart and soul into the music, @dop007 delivered excellent visuals, and the editing & artwork were super", he added. Watched #TheyCallHimOG with my whole family and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. A brilliantly made underworld gangster film on par with Hollywood standards, while keeping the right emotions intact.From beginning to end, the director conceived the film in an extraordinary… pic.twitter.com/jTWIlon5c8— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) September 30, 2025 Produced by DVV Entertainment, They Call Him OG stars Pawan Kalyan as the retired gangster OG, who returns to Bombay in 1993 after a ten-year disappearance to confront the rival crime-lord Omi Bhau, played by Emraan Hashmi. The supporting cast includes Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy and Prakash Raj. The movie has been running in theatres with a good collection. It grossed approximately 227 crores worldwide in the 4-day opening weekend, followed by a decent hold on Monday to push the total cume to around 235 crores in 5 days. It is already the highest-grossing film of Pawan Kalyan. Stay tuned...

Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scored A Good First Weekend: On Course To Emerge As A Success Story Tollywood
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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scored A Good First Weekend: On Course To Emerge As A Success Story

Hyderabad, September 29 – Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG has had a big first weekend at the worldwide box office. The film, directed by Sujeeth, has grossed an impressive 228 crore in just four days, consolidating its position as one of the biggest openers of 2025. After the huge opening day, the film maintained a decent hold over the weekend, with a natural dip in collections across both domestic and overseas markets. It has already become the highest-grossing film and the first 200 crores grosser of Pawan Kalyan's career in its opening stretch, underlining his enduring star power and massive fan following. As per the trade estimates, They Call Him OG needs to collect around 300 crore worldwide to break even and be termed a box office hit. With the momentum from the extended opening weekend, the target looks well within reach, provided the film maintains steady collections during the weekdays. The coming days will be critical in determining its long-term success. If They Call Him OG continues to perform strongly across regions, it could not only achieve break-even comfortably but also emerge as one of the standout commercial successes of the year. Stay tuned...

They Call Him OG Hits 200 Crore Worldwide: First For Pawan Kalyan Tollywood
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They Call Him OG Hits 200 Crore Worldwide: First For Pawan Kalyan

Hyderabad, September 28 – Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG continues its solid run at the global box office. The Sujeeth directorial has now crossed the coveted 200 crore milestone worldwide, marking the first-ever film in Pawan Kalyan's career to achieve this feat. Released with massive hype, the film opened to historic numbers and registered one of the biggest debuts ever for an Indian film. Despite a noticeable dip after the record-breaking start, They Call Him OG managed to hold steady on Saturday, thanks to the superstar's unparalleled fan base and solid performance in the Telugu states. The worldwide collection of the film stands at approximately 200 crores in 3 days. The film's action-heavy narrative and stylish presentation have clicked with the audience, while Pawan Kalyan’s commanding screen presence has been the driving force behind its box office run so far. Its performance in overseas markets has also contributed significantly to the overall tally, with the 3-day overseas cum stands at around 55 crores. With They Call Him OG crossing 200 crores, Pawan Kalyan has now joined the elite club of South Indian superstars to score the milestone without much support from the Hindi market. The milestone also strengthens Sujeeth's position as a director capable of delivering big-ticket spectacles. The coming weekdays will be crucial in determining how high this film can eventually go, but for now, Pawan Kalyan has scored a career-defining box office triumph. Stay tuned...

They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Grosser In 2 Days Tollywood
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They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Grosser In 2 Days

Hyderabad, September 27 - After the record-breaking opening, power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG witnessed a big drop on its second day, but the hold was good enough to make it the career biggest grosser of the superstar. Directed by Sujeeth, the film stormed the global box office with an opening of 144 crores worldwide (including premieres), marking not only Pawan Kalyan's career-best start but also one of the highest openings for an Indian film ever. However, Friday witnessed a significant drop of nearly 80%, bringing in around 28-29 crores worldwide gross. Despite the fall, OG has already overtaken the lifetime collection of Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak (₹158.5 crores) in just two days, becoming his biggest grosser. The film now stands at an estimated 172 crores worldwide gross, including approximately 123 crores from India alone. After the massive worldwide pre-sales of 98 crores, OG opened to mixed to positive reviews, which laid the foundation for a big start. However, the bigger-than-expected drop on the second day might have rung alarm bells, even though it is a norm for South Indian films to witness a decline in collection after a strong start. Produced by DVV Entertainment, OG needs to gross around 300 crores worldwide to break even. Ideally, such break-even targets should be achieved easily with the kind of opening OG had, but the same can't be said when it comes to South Indian films, which can take drastic turns, depending on word of mouth. OG, however, has the holiday advantage, which should help it score steadily. But it needs to be seen how things actually pan out in the coming days, which are crucial for its box office success. Stay tuned...