The reported ₹155 crore opening has cemented They Call Him OG as a major player in the current cinematic landscape. According to trade reports, the film’s first-day haul has surpassed the openings of several recent pan-Indian successes, including Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (₹128 crore), Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal (₹116 crore), Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo (₹143 crore), and Rajinikanth’s Coolie (₹153 crore).
While the film remains behind the all-time opening records held by films like Pushpa 2: The Rise, RRR, and Baahubali 2, its performance has placed it firmly within the top ten biggest Indian openers of all time.
The high-octane gangster drama, where Pawan Kalyan plays the titular character Ojas Gambheera, a retired gangster returning to the Mumbai underworld, was met with rapturous fan celebrations worldwide, underscoring the feverish anticipation for the star’s return to the big screen.
With final numbers expected to be officially confirmed soon, all eyes are now on OG‘s performance over the crucial opening weekend to see if it can maintain its blistering pace and challenge the opening figures of behemoths like Salaar and KGF: Chapter 2. The thunderous start signals a new box office high for Telugu cinema in 2025.
