OG Movie Box Office Collection: When OG (They Call Him OG) hit theaters on 25 September 2025, it wasn’t just another release in Tollywood — it was a full-blown event. The anticipation, hype, and fan energy were all sky-high. Directed and written by Sujeeth, and produced by DVV Entertainment, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Prakash Raj, and others.
In this post, we’ll dive into how OG performed at the box office, what factors drove its success (and criticisms), and what this means for Pawan Kalyan’s career and Telugu cinema going forward.
Plot, Cast & Production: Setting the Stage
Before we delve into collections, it’s helpful to understand what the film promised. OG revolves around Ojas Gambheera (nicknamed “OG”), a former gangster who returns to Bombay (Mumbai) after a decade of disappearance, aiming to take on the crime lord Omi Bhau.
The film’s production scale is massive. It is reported to have a budget of around ₹250 crore. The cinematography is helmed by Ravi K. Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa, while editing is by Naveen Nooli. The film also saw delays (in part due to Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments), but eventually wrapped up shooting in mid-2025.
Musically, OG features compositions by Thaman S, including tracks like Firestorm, Suvvi Suvvi, Trance of Omi, among others.
Given this scale and the star power, expectations were enormous — and OG made sure to match them, at least in box office records.
Box Office Collections: Breaking Records
Advance Booking & Premiere Shows:
Even before the official release, OG raked in massive numbers via bookings. Reports suggest the booking for the opening day was nearing ₹98 crore globally. In India alone, the paid premieres collected over ₹23 crore, marking one of the highest ever for an Indian film.
Day 1 Domestic Collections:
By late evening on day one, OG had already collected ₹31.89 crore net in India (for all languages). Earlier in the day, by 10:45 AM, it had already collected ₹11.61 crore net domestically.
Some trade analysts estimate that in total, for day one, OG may cross ₹65 crore in Indian gross.
Overseas & Global Footprint:
Overseas, OG also made waves. Its paid premieres in North America alone earned about USD 3 million (≈ ₹26–27 crore), putting it among major overseas openings for Telugu cinema.
With both domestic and international momentum, many believed OG was on track to cross ₹150 crore globally just on day one.
Records & Comparisons:
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OG surpassed the premiere day collections of earlier big films like Pushpa 2 in India.
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Among Telugu films, it climbed into the upper echelons of opening day collections overseas, surpassing or rivaling major titles.
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Critics and trade analysts called it Pawan Kalyan’s biggest opener ever, a benchmark that even his previous blockbuster Hari Hara Veera Mallu couldn’t match.
In short: as of day one, OG had firmly established itself as a box office juggernaut.
Critical Reception & Fan Response:
While OG broke records at the box office, reviews were more tempered. Critics generally agreed that OG delivers on mass appeal and fan service, but fell short of deeper narrative innovation.
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The Indian Express called it “an entertaining film made for hardcore fans, by a hardcore fan himself,” praising the technical flair but pointing to missed storytelling opportunities.
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Hindustan Times referred to it as “Sujeeth’s love letter to Pawan Kalyan fans,” though it noted the film may not fully work for general audiences.
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Many reviews observed that while Pawan Kalyan’s presence, aura, and action sequences are the film’s backbone, the plot feels familiar and predictable.
From a fan perspective, the excitement was palpable. The booking frenzy, premiere show enthusiasm, and social media buzz showed that Pawan Kalyan’s base was ready to turn up in force.
Interestingly, ahead of release, the Telangana High Court even suspended a government order that allowed enhanced ticket rates for OG’s shows — a move that could impact box office take to some degree.
What OG Means for Pawan Kalyan & Telugu Cinema:
For Pawan Kalyan:
OG reaffirms Pawan Kalyan’s mass appeal. After a few inconsistent films in recent years, this release looked to solidify his position as a bankable superstar in Telugu cinema’s top tier. The scale of investments, the fan response, and the box office results will give him leverage in future projects.
Also, OG is his first film in 14 years to carry an “A” (adults only) certificate, primarily due to its violence and dark content. Many scenes had to be trimmed to comply with the censor board.
For Telugu & Pan-India Cinema:
OG is another example of how Telugu films are no longer confined to regional boundaries — with overseas markets playing crucial roles in opening day numbers. Also, the fact that OG had versions in multiple languages and aggressively pushed for national attention shows the growing ambition of regional films.
The success also nudges up expectations for high-stakes, big-budget Telugu films: the combination of scale, mass appeal, and cross-market strategies is becoming the new template.
Challenges & Risks:
Even with a thunderous start, OG faces challenges ahead:
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Sustainability over the “buzz”
Opening day mania can’t always carry a film through multiple weeks. Word-of-mouth, audience reception in non-core markets, and competition will matter. -
Critic vs Audience Divide
As seen in reviews, the film leans heavily on fan service and style. If the general audience feels the core story is weak, the drop in subsequent days may be steep. -
Cost & Expectations
With a large budget, the breakeven threshold is high. Even if OG becomes a hit, profitability depends on its longevity. -
Ticket Price & Legal Interventions
The Telangana HC’s intervention on ticket pricing shows how legal or political disruptions can impact box office returns.
OG’s box office collection story is already legendary — from record-breaking bookings to massive day one collections to global reach. For Pawan Kalyan, it has the potential to consolidate his star status, especially if the film continues to perform strongly in the weeks ahead.
However, great openings don’t always guarantee long-term success. The real test will be in the second and third week drops, in how well the film resonates beyond the fanbase, and in whether it can deliver on emotional depth as well as spectacle.
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