‘They Call Him OG’ First Audience Review: Pawan Kalyan’s Gangster Action Thriller Takes the Silver Screen by Storm
The much-anticipated Tollywood action drama ‘They Call Him OG’, starring Pawan Kalyan, has finally hit theatres, and fans are ecstatic. With the film generating massive hype, it also recorded impressive pre-sales both in India and internationally.
Box Office Collection – Day 1
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹7.8 crore net in India by 8:15 AM on September 25. The Sujeeth-directed movie has emerged as Pawan Kalyan’s biggest opener, even before its official release, thanks to strong advance booking numbers.
For context, Pawan Kalyan’s earlier blockbuster ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ had collected ₹67 crore globally on its opening day. The advance booking figures for September 24 indicated that They Call Him OG had already raked in around ₹75 crore worldwide, with ₹45 crore coming from the domestic market.
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First Audience Reactions
Fans have been sharing their excitement online. One viewer wrote:
“First Half stylish, Interval twist fire, Second Half elevation beast mode. Sujeeth vision, Emraan Hashmi deadly, Thaman BGM Music mass.”
Another user commented:
“Movie starts with a high note till PK entry, Drag scenes, Teaser/trailer shots used in flashback glimpse, Scene builds up but fails to end with a high note, Good Interval, High scenes post interval, Drag scenes, Zero sentiment connection, Ok Climax, One-time watch.”
Nani posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“OG is ORIGINAL GIANT BLOCKBUSTER. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. @PawanKalyan sir @Sujeethsign @MusicThaman what fun watching you all three unleash.”
Expert Review
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel, who gave the movie 3.5 stars, wrote on X:
“‘They Call Him OG’ marks the comeback of Pawan Kalyan with a bang. As Ojas Gambheera, PK delivers a performance fans have been waiting for – intense, silent, ruthless, yet deeply human. His introduction scene & title card will make fans go berserk. Every frame screams POWER.”
Plot Overview
The film follows gangster Ojas Gambheera, who returns to Mumbai after ten years, determined to eliminate rival crime boss Omi Bhau.
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi makes his Telugu film debut, playing the menacing antagonist. Produced by DVV Entertainment, the movie also features Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj in key roles alongside Pawan Kalyan.
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