OG Box Office Day 1: Pawan Kalyan Roars Past ₹100 Cr

They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, opened with a massive roar at the box office. The action-packed gangster drama lived up to the hype, making it one of the biggest Telugu film openers ever.

On its release day, the film collected ₹70.75 crore net in India and around ₹91 crore net including premiere shows. With advance bookings crossing ₹98 crore gross, it broke records even before release. Early estimates suggest the movie earned ₹100 crore gross in India and nearly ₹150 crore worldwide on Day 1, making it Pawan Kalyan’s biggest opener yet.

Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel gave it 3.5 stars, calling it a “monstrous start” with record-breaking previews and overseas numbers.

Cast and Crew

Pawan Kalyan plays gangster Ojas Gambheera
Emraan Hashmi debuts in Telugu cinema as villain Omi Bhau
Priyanka Mohan, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Shaam, Harish Uthaman, Rahul Ravindran, and a cameo by Jackie Shroff

Directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the film mixes powerful action, sharp storytelling, and strong performances. Fans are calling it a superhit start for Pawan Kalyan in 2025.