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They Call Him OG Opens With Massive Pre-Sales as Early Reactions Split and Theatres Report Disruptions

Industry trackers report roughly Rs 98 crore in advance bookings including paid previews.

Pawan Kalyan plays Ojas Gambheera in Sujeeth's They Call Him OG.
OG movie review: Pawan Kalyan plays the titular Ojas Gambheera in They Call Him OG.
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Twitter Review Of Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Is Here

Overview

  • Paid premieres alone were reported at Rs 20–25 crore by entertainment trackers, signaling unusually strong demand before release.
  • Early day-one estimates cited by Sacnilk put worldwide grosses around Rs 75 crore, with figures subject to consolidation.
  • A Bengaluru screening was halted after fans tore the cinema screen with a sword, and a separate viral clip showed protests disrupting celebrations in Karnataka, which one outlet could not independently verify.
  • Initial audience and critic feedback is divided, with praise for Pawan Kalyan’s presence and action set-pieces and criticism of the screenplay and pacing.
  • A Times Now live blog noted the Telangana High Court’s interim suspension of a state order allowing special shows and ticket price hikes for the film.