Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG’ Continues Strong Run with ₹192.12 Cr Total
Pawan Kalyan’s gangster thriller They Call Him OG opened with a bang, but the buzz is fading fast. After a roaring ₹169.3 crore in its first week, the film’s momentum has slowed dramatically. On its 19th day, the box office collection dipped to just ₹49 lakh, raising concerns among fans and trade analysts alike
Released on September 12, the film was expected to dominate the Telugu box office. Directed by Sujeeth, OG stars Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a feared mob boss returning to Mumbai’s underworld after a decade. The film also features Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles.
Box Office Breakdown: Week-Wise Earnings of OG
- Week 1 (Sept 12–18): ₹169.3 crore
- Week 2 (Sept 19–25): ₹18.5 crore
- Week 3 (Sept 26–Oct 13): ₹4.32 crore (approx)
The third week saw a steady decline. Day 16 earned ₹83 lakh, Day 17 ₹1.47 crore, and Day 18 ₹1.53 crore. But Day 19 dropped sharply to ₹49 lakh
Theatre Occupancy: Telugu Screens on Day 19
Despite the dip in collections, OG maintained consistent occupancy across Telugu screens:
| Show Time | Occupancy Rate |
|---|---|
| Morning | 17.57% |
| Afternoon | 17.27% |
| Evening | 17.45% |
| Night | 17.22% |
Sources: The Times of India | MSN Times of India
Storyline & Cast: OG’s Mumbai Underworld Saga
Set in the late 1990s, They Call Him OG follows Ojas Gambheera, a legendary gangster who vanished from Mumbai’s crime scene. A decade later, he returns to confront his rival Omi Bhau, played by Emraan Hashmi in his Tollywood debut.
Priyanka Mohan plays Kanmani, OG’s wife, while Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj add depth to the supporting cast.
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🔗 External Links for Reference
- Sacnilk Box Office Tracker Sacnilk
- Times of India Telugu Entertainment Times of India
- MSN Entertainment Report The Times of India | MSN
