Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG Becomes 2025’s Highest-Grossing Telugu Film, Crosses ₹300 Crore Worldwide
Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG crosses ₹300 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025. The Sujeeth-directed gangster drama also stars Emraan Hashmi and Priyanka Mohan.
Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera in Sujeeth’s They Call Him OG, which has crossed ₹300 crore to become the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025.
They Call Him OG, an action-filled gangster drama by Sujeeth, stars some very acclaimed actors like Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Mohan, and Emraan Hashmi. Since being released on 25 September, 2025, the film has officially become the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year and grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide in just 11 days of release.
💥 They Call Him OG Shatters Box Office Records
Produced by DVV Entertainment, the makers confirmed the film’s massive success with an announcement on X (formerly Twitter). Sharing a celebratory poster, the team declared:
“#OG is the highest grossing Telugu Film of 2025.”
They accompanied the post with lyrics from the film’s title song — “Alalika Kadhalaka Bhayapadele… Kshanakshanamoka Thala Thegi Padele…” — celebrating the film’s roaring victory.
With this achievement, They Call Him OG has surpassed the collections of Anil Ravipudi’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam (₹255.2 crore) and Prasanth Varma’s HanuMan (₹295 crore). The film now sets its sights on Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise, which grossed around ₹350 crore globally.
🔫 Pawan Kalyan’s Powerhouse Performance as Ojas Gambheera
The film turns Ojas Gambheera into an imposing persona, as the reluctant samurai-turned-gangster is pulled back into a violent world he once left behind. The narrative tracks his efforts to safeguard his loved ones-from Kanmani (Priyanka Mohan) to others-floating in the choppy waters after his past hits back.
Things get complicated when Ojas returns to Mumbai to help his mentor and father figure Satya Dada (Prakash Raj) against Omi Bhau (Emraan Hashmi), a cruel underworld don. The film ends on a cliffhanger with enough hooks for a sequel, much to the delight of fans.
🎬 Mixed Reviews, Massive Collections
While They Call Him OG was met with mixed reviews by the critics, the audiences have adored the stylish action, slick direction, and Pawan Kalyan’s screen presence. Thanks to its pan-Indian appeal and mass dialogues, strong word-of-mouth have pushed the worldwide earnings north of ₹300 crore.
With the gritty visuals, high-octane music, and emotional undertones, Sujeeth has firmly placed Pawan Kalyan as another big box office name in Telugu cinema.
