Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG becomes highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025; crosses ₹300 crore mark

Sujeeth's Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Mohan and Emraan Hashmi-starrer They Call Him OG has performed well at the box office since its release on 25 September.

Updated on: Oct 6, 2025, 16:30:49 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Sujeeth’s gangster film, They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, and Priyanka Mohan in lead roles, was released in theatres on 25 September to mixed reviews. The film, however, has performed well at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025.

Pawan Kalyan plays a gangster called Ojas Gambheera in Sujeeth's They Call Him OG.

OG becomes the highest-grosser in Telugu for 2025

DVV Entertainment, which produced the film, confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter) by sharing a poster that declared OG as the ‘highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025’. They captioned the post with the lyrics of the title song, writing, “Alalika Kadhalaka Bhayapadele…Kshanakshanamoka Thala Thegi Padele…Pralayamu Yedhuruga Nilabadele..Meti Dhaatiki Lokam Hadale…#OG is the highest grossing Telugu Film of 2025.”

The film's team announced on Monday that it has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide in 11 days. These numbers indicate that it has surpassed the collections of Anil Ravipudi’s Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Meenakshi Chaudhary-starrer Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The film was the highest-grossing in Telugu this year, with a haul of ₹255.2 crore. It has also beaten HanuMan ( ₹295 crore) and is eyeing Pushpa: The Rise's ( ₹350 crore) collections next.

About They Call Him OG

OG tells the story of a samurai-turned-gangster named Ojas Gambheera (Pawan) who returns to the violent world he left behind for love and an idyllic life with Kanmani (Priyanka). When his worlds threaten to collide, he returns to Mumbai to help his father-figure Satya dada (Prakash Raj) beat Omi Bhau (Emraan) and his men before it’s too late. The film ends by teasing a sequel.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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