They Call Him OG advance booking: Pawan Kalyan film expected to be his biggest opener; makes almost ₹75 crore

They Call Him OG advance booking: Sujeeth's gangster film stars Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles. It will be released in theatres on 25 September.

Published on: Sep 24, 2025, 14:54:13 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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They Call Him OG advance booking: Sujeeth’s gangster drama, They Call Him OG, will be released in theatres on 25 September with paid premieres on 24 September night. According to Sacnilk, the film starring Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, and Priyanka Mohan has collected close to ₹75 crore worldwide in its advance bookings.

They Call Him OG advance booking: Pawan Kalyan plays the titular Ojas Gambheera in the Sujeeth film.

OG touted to be Pawan Kalyan’s biggest opener

The trade website reported that OG has been receiving good pre-sales responses, not just in India but also internationally. With a couple of hours left for its release, the film is nearing ₹75 crore worldwide on its opening day, making ₹45 crore in India and ₹30 crore overseas for its premiere shows and day 1.

For context, his previous film Hari Hara Veera Mallu had an opening of ₹67 crore worldwide. The website reports that OG is projected to have an opening of around ₹150 crore worldwide, making it his biggest opening. It’s also close to his highest-grosser Bheemla Nayak’s (2022) lifetime collections of ₹158 crore.

About They Call Him OG

OG is directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Entertainment. It will be released in theatres on 25 September and have paid premieres on 24 September at 10 PM in India. Pawan plays the titular character, Ojas Gambheera, in the film. He comes out of retirement to kill crime boss Omi Bhau, played by Emraan in his Telugu debut, in the film that stars Priyanka as his wife.

Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, and others play key roles in the film, which has music by Thaman S. OG has been certified A by the CBFC and is Pawan’s first such film in 14 years after the 2011 film Panjaa, which was also a gangster drama. Given the hype surrounding the film, it remains to be seen how much it makes on opening day.

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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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