365telugu.com online news,September,25th,2025:With They Call Him OG (marketed simply as OG) set to release in theatres on 25 September, early buzz and strong advance bookings indicate that Pawan Kalyan is on track for a record-breaking start. Industry analysts project a massive opening around ₹150 crore, putting OG in contention to surpass the first-day collections of major Hindi and pan-Indian blockbusters like Pathaan, Animal, and Leo.
Strong Advance Bookings
According to box office tracker Sacnilk, OG has already crossed ₹75 crore globally in advance ticket sales, with momentum pushing it toward ₹100 crore. This already eclipses Pawan Kalyan’s previous top opener, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which collected around ₹67 crore on day one.
Industry Insights
Experts suggest that OG is a near certainty to cross ₹100 crore worldwide on its first day, largely fueled by advance bookings. Despite a temporary setback following the Telangana High Court’s suspension of ticket-price hikes, trade analysts expect the film to earn ₹130–150 crore, potentially even higher.
If these estimates hold, OG could surpass the opening records of:
- Pathaan – ₹104 crore
- Animal – ₹114 crore
- Saaho – ₹126 crore
- Jawan – ₹129 crore
It may also challenge the openings of Leo (₹142 crore) and Coolie (₹151 crore), positioning it among the top 10 biggest openings in Indian cinema history.
About the Film
Directed by Sujeeth, OG features Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a gangster who disappeared mysteriously for ten years before returning to Mumbai to confront rival crime lord Omi Bhau (played by Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut). The film also stars Priyanka Mohan in a pivotal role.