In a remarkable show of fandom and political support, the first ticket for Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film 'OG' was sold at an online auction for a record-breaking Rs 5 lakh. The event, held to celebrate the actor-politician's 54th birthday on September 2, saw the ticket for the film's Nizam screening bought by Team
Pawan Kalyan North America. This unprecedented sale highlights the fervent dedication of Kalyan's fanbase, which enthusiastically backs both his cinematic and political endeavors.
Let's take a closer look at the details of this record-breaking purchase.
Pawan Kalyan's fans display a charitable act
A video circulating on social media platforms confirmed the winning bid and its intended purpose. The funds from the sale are set to be donated to Kalyan's political party, the
Jana Sena Party (JSP).
The host of the online auction announced that the amount would be handed over to the party within three days, transforming the fan-driven event into a significant act of political fundraising.
About 'OG': A highly anticipated gangster drama
Directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Danayya, 'OG' (also known as They Call Him OG) is an action-packed gangster drama. The film stars Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, with Bollywood actor
Emraan Hashmi making his Telugu debut as the antagonist, Omi Bhau.
The ensemble cast also includes
Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das,
Prakash Raj,
Sriya Reddy, and Harish Uthaman.
Set to release on September 25, 2025, 'OG' is one of three films Pawan Kalyan committed to before he became the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. A recently released poster shows Kalyan in a fierce avatar, hinting at the film's intense and action-oriented tone.
He was last seen in the film titled 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'. The film failed to make huge numbers at the box office. It was released in theaters on July 24, 2025. Made on a reported budget of Rs 200-250 crore, the film earned Rs 100 crore at the box office.
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