September is turning into a festival month for Telugu cinema, and Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG has completely stolen the spotlight. The movie kicks off its grand premieres tonight at 10 PM IST across India and overseas, and excitement keeps rising. The film already set an all-time record in Hyderabad advance bookings, overtaking biggies like Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, and Devara.
Hyderabad Shatters Records with Rs 20 Cr Pre-Sales
In Hyderabad, where Pawan Kalyan commands a massive fanbase, OG achieved a historic feat. The film raked in Rs 20 crore in advance ticket sales in the city alone, the highest ever for any film. Earlier, Pushpa 2 held the top spot with nearly Rs 19 crore, followed by Kalki 2898 AD with slightly less, and Devara with about Rs 18 crore. OG has now taken the crown for the biggest pre-sales ever in Hyderabad.
Worldwide Pre-Sales Near Rs 100 Cr
The craze has spread far beyond Hyderabad. OG is on the verge of reaching Rs 100 crore worldwide in pre-sales, a milestone that very few films ever hit. These numbers reflect the enormous hype and strong audience anticipation for this action thriller.
High Court Halts Ticket Price Hike
In a dramatic twist before the premieres, the Telangana High Court struck down the state government’s order that permitted a temporary ticket price hike for special shows. The government had allowed an increase of Rs 100 for single-screen theatres and Rs 50 for multiplexes. Activist Barla Mallesh Yadav challenged this order and argued that the hike burdened regular moviegoers. Despite the decision, fans continue to flock to theatres, and premiere shows are drawing massive crowds.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Director Sujeeth leads They Call Him OG with a star-studded cast including Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj. Thaman S composed the music, and DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari produced the film under DVV Entertainments.
With record-smashing bookings and unwavering fan energy, OG now stands ready to dominate the box office. Audiences and trade trackers are watching closely to see if the film converts its extraordinary hype into historic collections.
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