Pawan Kalyan's action packed film "OG" is set to hit theaters on September 25, 2025, with paid premieres in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, confusion has arisen due to different premiere timings in the two states. In Andhra Pradesh, the premiere shows will start at 1 AM on September 25, while in Telangana, they will begin at 9 PM on September 24. This discrepancy has created uncertainty for theater owners and audiences in Andhra Pradesh.
The Telangana government has approved a ticket price hike for "OG," with single-screen theaters allowed to raise prices by ₹100 and multiplexes by ₹150. The premiere show tickets are capped at ₹800, including GST. In Andhra Pradesh, the ticket price for the 1 AM show is ₹1000. The film's production team is yet to clarify the situation, leaving fans and exhibitors in a state of limbo.
The difference in premiere timings has sparked speculation that the Andhra Pradesh government might issue a revised order. Some theaters in Andhra Pradesh have already opened bookings for the 1 AM shows, and if the premieres are allowed on the night of September 24, they will need to reschedule. Fans are eagerly awaiting clarification on the premiere timings to plan their ticket bookings accordingly.
"They Call Him OG" is expected to break box office records, with over ₹200 crores riding on its success. The film's production team, led by DVV Danayya, has received a boost from the Telangana government's approval of ticket rate hikes and premiere shows. With the Andhra Pradesh government's decision hanging in the balance, fans are hopeful that the state will follow suit and issue a fresh government order ahead of the film's release.