Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG’ creates history with nearly $900K premiere pre-sales in North America

Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG’ creates history with nearly $900K premiere pre-sales in North America

Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming action entertainer OG is rewriting box office records even before its theatrical release. Slated to premiere in the United States on September 24th, the film has already stormed the North American market with an extraordinary $899,000 in premiere advance pre-sales, making it the fastest Indian film to touch this landmark.

According to official distributor Prathyangira Cinemas, OG has crossed the $899K mark in record time, sending waves of excitement through trade circles. The timing could not be more symbolic—it arrives as a grand birthday gift to Pawan Kalyan, whose dedicated fanbase has once again demonstrated its unmatched box office power.

Independent reports echo this momentum. Earlier figures revealed that the film had grossed over $780,000 across 400+ locations, selling more than 26,000 tickets in the US alone. That number quickly surged past $845,000 as theaters added more shows to meet soaring demand. With three weeks still left for the premiere, industry insiders expect sales to climb significantly higher.

What makes this achievement truly remarkable is the speed at which it has been accomplished.

No previous Indian film—whether led by pan-India superstars or backed by massive production houses—has raced to nearly $900K in pre-sales this swiftly. The milestone not only underscores Pawan Kalyan’s enduring stardom but also reflects the tremendous anticipation surrounding the film’s scale, action, and storytelling.

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Helmed by Sujeeth, best known for directing Saaho, the film promises a stylish action-packed narrative. Adding further intrigue is the casting of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist. His powerful role marks his first significant outing in South Indian cinema, making They Call Him OG a true pan-Indian spectacle.

With 23 days remaining before its U.S. premiere, trade analysts are optimistic that the film will cross the $2 million advance sales milestone comfortably, and possibly set new all-time records for Indian cinema in North America. Given the current pace, They Call Him OG is well on track to register one of the biggest overseas premieres ever for an Indian film.