Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming action-drama They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, is poised to redefine box-office records ahead of its September 25, 2025, release.
The Telugu gangster thriller has already grossed over $1.195 million in North American pre-sales, selling 41,000 tickets for its September 24 US premiere, outpacing recent blockbusters like Pushpa 2. This makes it the fastest Telugu film to cross the $1 million pre-sale mark, driven by Kalyan’s massive overseas fanbase and aggressive promotion by distributor Prathyangira Cinemas.
The film has achieved another milestone as the first Telugu title to premiere on Europe’s largest screen at Paris’s Le Grand Rex, a testament to its global ambition. Its high-octane score, composed by Thaman S. and recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, has further fueled anticipation. Social media is abuzz with fan excitement, with a first ticket auctioned for ₹5 lakh in support of Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party, underscoring his cult following.
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They Call Him OG stars Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a vengeful mob boss returning to Mumbai’s underworld, alongside Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut as antagonist Omi Bhau, and Priyanka Mohan. Backed by DVV Entertainment with a reported ₹250 crore budget, the film promises a stylish, action-packed spectacle. Trade analysts predict it could surpass $2 million in pre-sales, potentially setting a new benchmark for Indian films in North America.
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