They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan’s First ₹200 Cr Grosser in India, Holds Strong on Second Friday

They Call Him OG has officially entered the ₹200 crore club in India, marking a historic milestone as Pawan Kalyan’s first film to achieve this feat domestically. The action-packed entertainer collected ₹5.75 crore on its second Friday, with nearly all of that coming from the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

As of now, the film’s total Indian gross stands at ₹200.25 crore, while the global gross has reached approximately ₹262 crore. These numbers solidify They Call Him OG as a box office hit, despite mixed trends in some regions.

Compared to other recent Telugu blockbusters, the film’s 2nd Friday performance holds well. For context:

• Pushpa 2 had a 2nd Friday collection of ₹8.75 crore

• Kalki 2898 AD collected ₹7 crore on its 2nd Friday in the same region

While there was still a minor holiday advantage on the 2nd Friday, which inflated the numbers slightly, the weekend growth is expected to be more muted than usual. Nonetheless, the film still has the potential to cross ₹20 crore over the second weekend, which would put it on track to gross over ₹200 crore in the Telugu states alone – a major milestone for any Tollywood film.

From a financial standpoint, distributors are reportedly eyeing a ₹250 crore break-even mark. However, sources suggest losses are likely, not because of poor box office performance, but due to overpriced distribution deals made prior to release. The film’s theatrical performance remains strong.

Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India):

• Week One (8 Days): ₹194.50 crore

• 2nd Friday: ₹5.75 crore

• Total (India): ₹200.25 crore