'They Call Him OG': Pawan Kalyan starrer shows massive buzz in early US pre-sales—Report

After the disappointing run of the period action film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu,' actor-politician Pawan Kalyan is gearing up for the release of his next big venture, 'They Call Him OG,' or simply 'OG.' The movie is set within a month, and the early pre-sales in the USA show high expectations among fans.

US pre-sales initial update

According to a report by 123Telugu, the US pre-sales provide a glimpse of the anticipation surrounding the film. In just 46 premiere shows, 'They Call Him OG' has reportedly earned over $82,000 from roughly 2,900 tickets. With full bookings set to open on August 29, 2025, industry insiders expect ticket sales to climb even higher, signaling strong overseas interest.

Plot of the film

The film, directed by 'Sahoo' fame Sujeeth, stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role of Ojas Gambheera, also known as OG, a feared mob boss who returns to Mumbai's underworld after a decade to reclaim his empire and exact vengeance on rival crime lord Omi Bhau, played by Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut. Priyanka Mohan plays the female lead, Kanmani.

The movie has managed to capture attention with its music; the two tracks released so far are 'Firestrom' and 'Suvvi Suvvi' and have been enjoyed by the fans.

Song released on Ganesh Chaturthi

Yesterday, on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, the second single, 'Suvvi Suvvi,' composed by Thaman S., was released. It captures the emotional bond between Pawan Kalyan's gangster character and his doctor wife, played by Priyanka Mohan. The lyrics were penned by Kalyan Chakravarthy.

It features music by Thaman S, with cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa. The film’s editing is handled by Naveen Nooli.

The film is slated for release on September 25, 2025. The movie is releasing in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.


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