They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, is already making history before its release. With just hours left for its premiere, the film has raked in over ₹75 crores in advance bookings worldwide. Overseas sales have been impressive, hitting $3.3 million, with $2.3 million coming from North America. In India, the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana premieres alone brought in around ₹40 crores, even as ticket prices touched ₹1,000. With many centers yet to open bookings, the figure is expected to climb higher.
The film’s world premiere will be held simultaneously across all regions at 10 PM IST on September 24. Industry experts predict that OG could easily surpass ₹100 crores on its first day, and if audiences embrace the film as anticipated, it might even cross ₹150 crores globally.
The craze surrounding OG highlights Pawan Kalyan’s unmatched stardom. Fans in India have filled theaters despite high ticket costs, while overseas audiences, particularly in North America, are equally excited. The movie features a stellar cast including Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj. Directed by Sujeeth with music composed by Thaman S, OG is produced by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under DVV Entertainments. The enormous pre-release numbers and fan anticipation signal a record-breaking box office storm, positioning They Call Him OG as one of the biggest Telugu movie openings of 2025.
