They Call Him OG Box Office Day 2: Pawan Kalyan’s Action Thriller Sees Sharp Drop After Record-Breaking Opening
They Call Him OG box office collection Day 2: Pawan Kalyan’s action thriller sees a sharp dip after a record-breaking ₹100 crore India opening and ₹144 crore worldwide debut. Check latest numbers, reviews, and details.
Pawan Kalyan in They Call Him OG, which opened to record-breaking collections before witnessing a sharp drop on Day 2.
Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG stormed into cinemas with a historic ₹100 crore India opening and a ₹144 crore worldwide debut, setting the tone for one of the biggest releases of 2025. However, after a record-smashing Day 1, the film witnessed a significant dip in collections on Day 2.
Box Office Report: Day 1 vs Day 2
Directed by Sujeeth, the high-octane gangster drama earned ₹100 crore on Day 1 in India, including ₹25 crore from premiere shows, surpassing Rajinikanth’s Coolie and registering the biggest opening of 2025. Globally, the film grossed ₹144 crore, edging past Prabhas’ Saaho and outperforming big releases like Jr NTR’s Devara and Vijay’s Leo.
Despite the blockbuster start, the movie dropped 69.25% on Day 2, earning ₹19.6 crore nett, as per early estimates from Sacnilk.com. This brings the two-day total to ₹104.35 crore nett in India.
Audience Reception and Reviews
While fans celebrate the larger size of Pawan Kalyan's portrayal of Ojas Gambheera, the half part of the movie is seen to lag in pace and depth by many reviews. India Today review says, "Action is on steroids, with Pawan Kalyan commanding every frame." Emraan Hashmi, however, falls flat in a cardboard villain role.”
Cast and Storyline
The film features Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a dreaded gangster on a mission to reclaim his empire and seek revenge against Omi Bhau (Emraan Hashmi), marking Hashmi’s Telugu debut. The cast also includes Priyanka Mohan, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Shaam, and a cameo by Jackie Shroff.
The Road Ahead
With its massive opening, They Call Him OG has already set new benchmarks in Telugu and Indian cinema. However, the sharp second-day drop raises questions about its long-term box office run. The weekend numbers will be crucial in determining whether Pawan Kalyan’s gangster saga sustains its momentum or fizzles out after a historic start.
