Pawan Kalyan’s much-anticipated film They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, hit theaters today, September 25, 2025, and is already making waves at the box office. Featuring a stellar cast including Emraan Hashmi, Omi Bhau, Priyanka Mohan, Kanmani, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Gambheera, the gangster action drama has surpassed expectations even before its official release.
The film’s paid premiere alone reportedly earned between Rs 20-25 crores, making it the largest paid preview in recent Telugu cinema history. This remarkable feat has allowed They Call Him OG to outshine Allu Arjun’s blockbuster Pushpa 2, whose paid preview collection stood at around Rs 12 crores.
Including paid previews, the film has opened with a massive Rs 60 crores, with analysts predicting a nationwide weekend collection of around Rs 80 crores. Globally, the film is expected to cross Rs 115 crores, setting a new benchmark for action-packed gangster films.
Even in advance bookings, They Call Him OG has surpassed other major releases such as Coolie, Hari Hari Veera Mallu, Game Changer, and War 2, proving Pawan Kalyan’s immense star power. Produced by D.V.V Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the film follows gangster Ojas Gambheera (OG) as he returns to Bombay after a decade-long disappearance, promising an intense and thrilling cinematic experience.
