Pawan Kalyan’s latest release, They Call Him OG (OG), has made a thunderous entry at the box office, collecting an estimated ₹154 crore worldwide on its opening day.
This staggering start has placed OG among the highest first-day openers in Indian cinema, surpassing several big-ticket films like Coolie, Leo, Jawan, and Animal.
📈 Domestic & Overseas Breakdown
In India, OG reportedly earned ₹91 crore net (over ₹100 crore gross) combining paid previews and regular show collections.
Overseas, the film also made a strong impact, with trade sources estimating its international haul as a key contributor to the overall ₹154 crore tally.
Its performance in North America was especially noteworthy—OG recorded one of the highest premiere day collections for 2025 in that market.
🏆 Records Broken & Milestones
OG now holds the record for the biggest opening by a non–pan-India film in India.
On the all-India scale, it ranks as the seventh highest opening day in the history of Indian cinema.
It has also beaten the first-day collections of Animal (~₹116 crore), Jawan (~₹128 crore), Leo (~₹143 crore), and Coolie (~₹151 crore).
However, OG fell just short of surpassing openings like Salaar (~₹158 crore) and KGF Chapter 2 (~₹159 crore).
🎬 Why OG’s Opening Matters
Star Power Restored: After the lukewarm response to Hari Hara Veera Mallu, OG’s blockbuster debut reaffirms Pawan Kalyan’s mass appeal.
Pan-India Reach: The film’s release in multiple languages (Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi) helped widen its reach.
High Pre-Release Hype: Strong advance bookings, paid premieres, and a well-executed marketing campaign set the stage for this opening.
⚠️ What Comes Next
Day 1 is just the beginning. Some caution points to watch:
Sustaining momentum over weekend and weekdays will be crucial.
Competition from other big releases or new premieres could affect footfalls.
Word-of-mouth and reviews will play a critical role in the film’s staying power.
Reviewed by mediamingles
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September 26, 2025
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