Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated film, OG, is already making waves in North America, smashing box office records well before its official release. The film has officially surpassed the pre sale record set by the actor's 2018 film, Agnyathavaasi, which had a premiere collection of $1.51 million. The pre-release hype for OG is at an all-time high, with the film already selling over 50,000 tickets in pre-sales, making it the fastest selling Telugu film in the North American market.
They Call Him OG has now become Pawan Kalyan’s biggest North American premiere, achieving this feat with a remarkable 10 days still to go before its scheduled premiers. This milestone highlights the immense anticipation and excitement surrounding the film, proving that the buzz is gripping not just his dedicated fan base, but general audiences as well.
This incredible achievement sets the stage for a potentially massive opening. The film is now eyeing the $2 million and $3 million premiere milestones, and with the release of the trailer on September 18th, along with other promotional content, industry analysts predict the film could even reach the $3.5 million range. The makers are going all out with promotions, including the next release of the "Guns and Roses" song and a promise of continuous updates leading up to the release.
Directed by Sujeeth, They Call Him OG is a high octane gangster drama that is generating immense excitement. The film’s stellar cast includes Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, with Priyanka Mohan as the female lead. Produced by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari with music by Thaman, The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on September 25, 2025, with premieres in Telugu states expected to be a major draw.