How much did Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' earn at the box office?

The film has earned over ₹161 crore in just 7 days, making it a blockbuster hit.

Who makes his Telugu debut in 'They Call Him OG'?

Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi makes his Telugu debut in the film, playing the role of a rival crime lord.

What other films has 'They Call Him OG' outperformed at the box office?

The film has surpassed the collections of Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava', and debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara'.

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Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' Becomes Blockbuster Hit

2 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Pawan Kalyan's film had a stellar box office opening
Film has earned over ₹161 crore in 7 days
Emraan Hashmi makes Telugu debut in the film

Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' Becomes Blockbuster Hit

Pawan Kalyan's highly anticipated Telugu film 'They Call Him OG' has been dominating the box office since its release. As of 2 October 2025, the film has earned an impressive ₹161.85 crore in just 7 days, showcasing its immense popularity.

The film had a stellar start, minting ₹70 crore on its opening day, including paid previews. It maintained strong momentum over the weekend, earning ₹18.45 crore on Friday and ₹18.5 crore on Saturday and Sunday. However, the film's numbers have slowed down in the following days, earning ₹7 crore on Wednesday.

Directed by Sujeeth and produced by D.V.V. Danayya, 'They Call Him OG' stars Pawan Kalyan as a retired gangster who returns to Bombay in 1993 to confront a rival crime lord, played by Emraan Hashmi. The film marks Emraan Hashmi's Telugu debut and has received mixed reviews, with critics praising Pawan Kalyan's performance but finding the overall screenplay uneven.