They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, is making waves at the box office. After five days, the film has collected about ₹265 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025 so far.
Strong Opening and Collections
The movie opened with a massive ₹84 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. In India alone, it has grossed around ₹174 crore with ₹147 crore net collections in five days. Overseas, it has earned approximately ₹60 crore. Despite a 60% drop in collections on Monday, the film showed strong resilience for a big action entertainer.
Beating Big Hits of 2025
They Call Him OG has overtaken major hits like Sankranthiki Vasthunam (₹256 crore), Game Changer (₹192 crore), and others to reach this position. It is just ₹22 crore away from completely overtaking Sankranthiki Vasthunam to become the top Telugu grosser of the year.
The Film’s Appeal
Directed by Sujeeth, the movie features Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a former gangster who challenges a new don played by Emraan Hashmi. The story mixes action and drama, and while the plot received some criticism, Pawan Kalyan’s performance and action sequences have been widely praised.
Challenges Ahead
With a huge budget of around ₹250 crore, the film’s success depends on maintaining steady collections in the coming weeks. The sharp dip on the fifth day suggests it might take longer for the film to fully break even, but the strong start gives hope for a good run.
Box Office Summary at Day 5
- India Net Collection: ₹147.6 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹174.1 crore
- Overseas Gross Collection: ₹60.5 crore
- Worldwide Gross Collection: ₹234.6 crore (latest updates push this to ₹265 crore)
They Call Him OG is on track to cross the ₹300 crore mark soon, setting a new benchmark for Telugu cinema in 2025.
