Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG Smashes Box Office Records, Surpasses Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan

South superstar Pawan Kalyan’s latest action thriller, They Call Him OG has taken the box office by storm, registering a record-breaking Rs 90.25 crore on its opening day in India. Released on September 25, 2025, the film has outperformed previous benchmarks set by Rajinikanth’s Jailer (Rs 65 crore) and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan (Rs 55 crore), positioning itself as a landmark moment in Telugu cinema.

Directed by Sujeeth and produced under the DVV Entertainments banner, the film boasts a massive budget of Rs 200–Rs 250 crore.

It features an ensemble cast including Imran Hashmi—making his Telugu debut—alongside Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, and Shriya Reddy.

The film’s gripping narrative, high-octane action, and Pawan Kalyan’s commanding screen presence have earned widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally.

With its stellar performance, They Call Him OG not only redefines commercial success but also sets a new benchmark for regional cinema’s global reach.