They Call Him OG Box Office: Pawan Kalyan’s Film Earns Rs 154 Crore in 6 Days

Pawan Kalyan’s gangster drama, They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, continues its strong run at the box office, raking in Rs 154 crore in its first week, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.

Box Office Performance

The film began its theatrical journey on September 25, with paid previews earning Rs 21 crore, and day 1 collections soaring to Rs 63.75 crore. Typical of a South mass entertainer, day 2 saw a dip of 71% to Rs 18.45 crore, but weekend earnings stabilized at around Rs 18.5 crore each day.

• Monday: Rs 7.4 crore

• Tuesday (Day 6): Rs 6.7 crore

Globally, the film has already grossed over Rs 250 crore in its opening weekend, marking it as a strong box office performer.

Regional Audience Trends

Audience turnout was strongest in Telangana:

• Warangal: 46%

• Kakinada: 45%

• Karimnagar: 35.67%

Other notable markets:

• Vijayawada: 23.33%

• Vizag: 28%

• Hyderabad: 19%

• Chennai: 14.67%

• Bengaluru: 8.67%

• NCR & Mumbai: lower attendance

Afternoon and evening shows witnessed the highest occupancy, while night shows drew minimal crowds.

Critics’ Take

India Today praised the film’s action sequences:

"‘They Call Him OG’ has some brilliant action pieces. Bloodshed dominates the screen from the first frame. Pawan Kalyan, as the stylish Ojas Gambheera, commands attention throughout, while Emraan Hashmi plays a predictable villain. The supporting cast—including Prakash Raj, Tej Sapru, Priyanka Mohan, and Sriya Reddy—adds value to the narrative."

Cast & Production

Produced by DVV Entertainment, the film stars:

• Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera

• Emraan Hashmi

• Priyanka Mohan

• Arjun Das

• Sriya Reddy

• Prakash Raj

The film’s mix of stylish action, mass appeal, and Pawan Kalyan’s screen presence has helped it thrive at the box office, proving resilient despite critical scrutiny.