Pawan Kalyan’s long-awaited action drama They Call Him OG has smashed into theatres and, frankly, the numbers are wild. On day one itself, the film raked in nearly Rs 90.25 crore India net across languages, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.
The film is also performing well in the international theatres and has minted Rs 150 crore at the worldwide box office.
For fans who had been waiting months for this moment, the hype seems to have paid off.
The film, directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Entertainments, opened worldwide on September 25 after an impressive North American premiere. Trade tracker Sacnilk confirmed the staggering figure by midnight Thursday.
Occupancy and fan frenzy
From morning to night, cinema halls saw packed shows. Telugu 2D occupancy went as follows:
Morning Shows: 71.15%
Afternoon Shows: 61.73%
Evening Shows: 67%
Night Shows: 77.51%
Clearly, They Call Him OG is more than just a film; it’s a full-blown festival for Pawan Kalyan fans.
Cast and big-screen impact
The star-studded lineup includes Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Emraan Hashmi, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, and Sriya Reddy. Emraan Hashmi, making his Telugu debut, seems to have struck gold with his role as Omi.
Critics aren’t holding back either. Moneycontrol’s review called it "Fans get to see Pawan Kalyan in a never seen before avatar. Undoubtedly, this is one of his career best performances. Every single move that he makes is stylish and absolutely thrilling to watch on the big screen. Emraan Hashmi is the perfect choice for Omi and no one could have done it better. A good debut in Telugu for him."
Record-breaking advance bookings
What’s adding to the buzz is the sheer size of advance sales. They Call Him OG scored the 5th highest advance booking ever in Indian cinema—beating even giants like Kalki 2898 AD (Rs 55.3 crore), Devara (Rs 49.9 crore), and Salaar (Rs 49 crore).
It’s clear: Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG is not just a hit, it’s a box office juggernaut in the making.
FAQs
Q1: How much did They Call Him OG earn on day 1 in India?
They Call Him OG collected around Rs 90 crore India net on its opening day according to Sacnilk.
Q2: Who are the lead actors in They Call Him OG?
The film stars Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, and Sriya Reddy.
Q3: Who directed They Call Him OG?
They Call Him OG was directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Entertainments.
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