They Call Him OG Box Office Collection Day 1: Pawan Kalyan Starrer Sets Record With Rs 11.61 Cr India Net

They Call Him OG, the much-awaited Telugu action thriller starring Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi, opened to a massive response on its first day. Director Sujeeth released the film in theaters on September 25, 2025, after a long delay. Fans of the Power Star created huge buzz even at Pawan Kalyan’s political events, chanting “OG!” and expressing their excitement for the film.

Record-Breaking Advance Bookings

Before release, They Call Him OG achieved phenomenal advance booking numbers. Trade portal Sacnilk reported that the film raked in around Rs 98 crore worldwide in pre-sales, marking the biggest advance booking ever for Pawan Kalyan.

India contributed approximately Rs 65 crore, including Rs 23 crore from paid previews on Wednesday, setting a career-high for the actor. Overseas markets added about Rs 33 crore, with North America alone contributing over Rs 22.5 crore from premieres. These numbers surpassed his earlier blockbuster, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which earned Rs 67 crore worldwide on its opening day.

Day 1 Box Office Collection

On its first day, They Call Him OG earned Rs 11.61 crore India net across all languages. This figure includes earnings from early shows and previews, highlighting a strong start for the film. Industry experts predict that the movie will comfortably cross Rs 100 crore worldwide on opening day and could reach Rs 150 crore, ranking among the largest openings for a Telugu film ever.

Star-Studded Cast and Action-Packed Story

Pawan Kalyan plays Ojas Gambheera (OG), a powerful gangster returning after a decade to restore order in violent 1990s Mumbai. Emraan Hashmi portrays Omi Bhau, a criminal mastermind spreading chaos in the city. The film also features Arjun Das, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj, while Jackie Shroff and Lal appear in cameo roles. The movie delivers high-octane action with sword fights, gun battles, and intense chase sequences.

Production and Technical Brilliance

DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari produced the film under DVV Entertainments. Thaman S composed the music, Ravi K Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa handled cinematography, and Naveen Nooli edited the film. The stylish visuals and gripping action highlight Pawan Kalyan’s charisma and make the movie a must-watch for fans.

Future Outlook

With minimal competition in the Telugu market in the coming weeks, except for the dubbed release of Kantara: Chapter 1 on October 2, They Call Him OG looks set to dominate the box office. Early reactions suggest strong commercial success, reaffirming Pawan Kalyan’s star power in Telugu cinema.

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