Ever since the trailer and promotional campaigns went viral, the excitement around the film OG (They Call Him OG) has been gargantuan. The expectations from fans of Pawan Kalyan and moviegoers overall were immense, and the opening day numbers show that kind of hype. Let's take an in-depth look at the box office performance, day-wise collections, and possible verdict for OG.
About the Movie: Overview
Title of the Film: OG (They Call Him OG)
Main Actor: Pawan Kalyan
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Language: Telugu (original version) + dubbed to Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam
Film genre (type): Action / Drama
Release type: Pan-India release with wider international releases to follow
OG is an action drama with epic scale and broad popular appeal. Combining a popular film star, catchy film promotions and enormous width of anticipated release, it is one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Opening Day Collections
The movie had a phenomenal opening, setting records in several regions. The excitement was evident in both ticket bookings and theater occupancy.
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Discussion:
The India gross collection of ₹ 90.25 Crore clearly illustrates the tremendous fan following and the robust day one fandom hype and availability.
Additionally, the paid previews accounted for ₹ 20.25 Crore, which indicates that all early bird fans were not willing to wait to see the actual product.
Finally, the international markets heat added approximately ₹ 50 Crore, which is a direct reflection of the fandom connected to the original OG story.
In total, the worldwide revenue of ₹ 155 Crore on the opening day, to which OG accounted for ₹ 90.25 Crore is nothing short of remarkable, opening up the possibility to be the biggest film on day 1 in 2025.
Day 2 & Early Performance Trend
Following such a big debut, OG witnessed a natural dip in collections on the second day, a common occurrence for movies that are front-loaded with hype.
Day 2 India net: ~ ₹ 2.54 Crore
Total India net after 2 days: ~ ₹ 93.54 Crore
The drop after Day 1 ostensibly indicates that many of the fans who were ready to watch the film have already seen it, and regular audiences will take over the film's sustainability from here.
Budget And Collection Comparison
Although the exact budget for OG has not been disclosed, pan-India action films leading with major stars typically cost in the range of ₹100–200 Crore. From OG’s first day opening:
Day 1 worldwide:
Collection: ₹ 155 Crore
Break-even: Likely achieved in 1 week
Profit: Highly likely if it maintains day 1 collections over the weekend and weekdays
From day 1 collections, OG is likely set to recover its budget shortly while potentially generating good profit confirming the film’s potential for box office success.
Key Factors Influencing Box Office Performance
Numerous factors will determine the ultimate box office performance of OG:
Audience Retention: After initial interest, will the film be able to sustain new audience interest?
Word-of-Mouth. Positive reviews from audience members will help spur collections on Saturday and Sunday and weekdays.
Competition: Other films released in the same time frame may affect continued earnings.
Regional Performance. Non-Telugu investigation is crucial to the success of a Pan-India film.
Overseas Market. Continued strong performance in international cinemas will raise the global total.
🌟 OG Smashes Records with Blockbuster Premier & Day 1 Shows!
— DVVEntertainment. (@DVVMovies2) September 26, 2025
💥 An Earth-Shattering ₹167 CR Gross in No Time. 👑 OG Reigns Supreme – A Historic Cinematic Tsunami! 💥💥😎#BlockbusterOG #TheyCallHimOG pic.twitter.com/Qbq8GM6jSJ
Film Verdict: Blockbuster Or Flop?
Taking into account the Day 1 box office collections, international reception and overall excitement surrounding OG:
There is no question, OG is a Box Office Blockbuster from its Day 1 of release.
If audiences show substantial drops in the coming days, OG is likely to be a Super Hit / Blockbuster.
Even with small drops, OG shows little signs of being a flop.
Current Prediction: Blockbuster / Super Hit.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection Projection (Estimates)
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(Day 3–5 are projections; actuals will determine long-term verdict.)
Conclusion
The film OG has made a strong showing and left an impression on opening day to show the large pull of Pawan Kalyan and the zeal for the story. With ₹ 155 Crore worldwide collections on Day 1, OG is firmly on the road to becoming one of the biggest hits of the year.
The long-term performance of the movie will hinge on audience feedback and engagement, regional performance, and sustained word of mouth, but for now, OG is being touted as a Blockbuster, and the fans should expect continued strong performances into the following week.