Pawan Kalyan has once again shown us why he’s known as the Powerstar of Telugu cinema. His latest action-packed film, They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, has created quite a buzz at the box office even before its official release. The paid premieres, which took place a day before the grand opening, have shattered records, raking in an estimated ₹20–25 crore from India alone. With this, OG has made history by achieving the highest preview numbers ever in Indian cinema, surpassing the impressive Pushpa 2.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is the scale of its release. Unlike Pushpa 2, which had limited paid previews, OG was launched on a grand scale across the Telugu states, drawing in massive crowds to theaters. The excitement surrounding the film is so intense that it feels like a festival atmosphere.
But the pre-release excitement doesn’t stop with the previews. The advance bookings for the opening day have been phenomenal, with India contributing nearly ₹60 crore, and the total advance for the opening weekend estimated at around ₹80 crore. On a global scale, the numbers are even more staggering, with the film already grossing close to ₹115 crore in pre-sales before its Friday release. Of that, about ₹35 crore has come from international markets, showcasing Pawan Kalyan’s incredible reach and popularity among audiences abroad.
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Mar 20, 2026The film also features Emraan Hashmi and Priyanka Mohanan in key roles and is set to achieve one of the biggest opening days in Telugu cinema history, even rivaling blockbusters like RRR and Pushpa 2. Industry experts believe that if OG maintains its momentum beyond the first weekend, it will mark a significant milestone in Pawan Kalyan’s career — a true blockbuster comeback that fans have eagerly anticipated.
As the big day approaches, everyone is watching to see if They Call Him OG will live up to the immense hype and turn its record-breaking advances into a long, successful run at the box office.
