Sat Sep 27 11:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ Roars to Record-Breaking Opening, Faces Sharp Drop on Day Two**
Hyderabad, India – September 27, 2025 – Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated gangster action thriller, “They Call Him OG,” directed by Sujeeth, has exploded onto the cinematic scene, delivering a monumental opening at the box office. The film shattered records on September 25th, earning the title of the biggest opening of 2025 and surpassing Rajinikanth’s “Coolie.”
“They Call Him OG” reportedly grossed an estimated ₹100 crore across India on its opening day, including a substantial ₹25 crore from premiere showings. This performance positions the film as the seventh-biggest opener for a Telugu movie and the eighth-biggest opener for an Indian film domestically.
Globally, the film continued its dominance, raking in ₹144 crore worldwide on its first day, surpassing Prabhas’ “Saaho” and exceeding the openings of Jr NTR’s “Devara” and Thalapathy Vijay’s “Leo.” Overseas markets contributed a significant ₹42.50 crore to the global total.
However, the film experienced a sharp decline on its second day, with collections dropping by 69.25% to ₹19.6 crore nett in India, according to Sacnilk.com. This brings the two-day total domestic earnings to ₹104.35 crore nett.
“They Call Him OG” stars Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a formidable gangster on a mission for vengeance against his nemesis, Omi Bhau, played by Emraan Hashmi. The film features a strong supporting cast including Priyanka Mohan, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Shaam, and a cameo by Jackie Shroff.
India Today’s review lauded the film’s high-octane action sequences and Kalyan’s commanding screen presence as the “stylish Ojas Gambheera.” Emraan Hashmi’s portrayal of the antagonist, Omi Bhau, received a less enthusiastic reception.
While the initial response has been overwhelmingly positive, the film’s performance in the coming days will determine whether it can maintain its momentum and solidify its place as a true blockbuster. The sharp drop on day two raises questions about the film’s staying power and its ability to sustain the initial hype.
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