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They Call Him OG Locks Sept. 25 Release, Pre‑Sales Surge as Overseas Delays Trigger Cancellations

Overseas distributors report late content delivery that has led to the Tamil version being pulled in North America.

Pawan Kalyan plays Ojas Gambheera in Sujeeth's They Call Him OG.
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Pawan Kalyan headlines Sujeeth's They Call Him OG, which will be released on 25 September.

Overview

  • Trade trackers report worldwide advance bookings topping ₹50 crore, with some estimates near ₹56 crore, and strong India day‑1 pre‑sales already logged.
  • North American distributor Prathyangira Cinemas says the second half has not been received for Canada and confirms the Tamil version will not screen in the U.S. and Canada, while Telugu and Hindi shows are proceeding.
  • European distributors including 4 Seasons Creations, 3Realms Entertainment and Linus Media publicly criticized last‑minute content delivery, warning of risks to premieres and future partnerships.
  • The CBFC granted an A certificate after cuts and modifications totaling about 1 minute 55 seconds, setting the runtime at roughly 2 hours 34 minutes and requiring statutory disclaimers.
  • Premieres are slated for Sept. 24 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana after the trailer launch and fresh poster boosted fan interest, as one exhibitor in North America, York Cinemas, withdrew screenings citing safety concerns and past sales‑inflation requests.