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They Call Him OG Trailer Drops as Paid Premieres, Price Hikes and Surging Pre‑Sales Drive Release Week

Government clearances for premium screenings signal a strong opening off record overseas demand.

Overview

  • The makers released the official trailer on September 22 after an event-screened cut leaked online from the September 21 pre‑release show in Hyderabad.
  • Telangana authorised a September 24 paid premiere with tickets priced at ₹800 and approved a temporary 10‑day ticket surcharge from September 25 to October 4.
  • Andhra Pradesh permitted early paid shows starting 1 a.m. on September 25 with select tickets reported at ₹1,000, under a separate state order.
  • Trade trackers report North America pre‑sales surpassed $2 million before the trailer’s launch, with global advances around ₹32 crore including special previews.
  • The Hyderabad pre‑release event drew an estimated 40,000 attendees, and a fan’s benefit ticket auction fetched ₹1,29,999, with the buyer saying proceeds would go to the Jana Sena Party.