They Call Him OG box office Day 6: Pawan Kalyan’s film earns Rs 154 crore in a week
They Call Him OG box office Day 6: Director Sujeeth’s gangster drama ‘They Call Him OG’, starring Pawan Kalyan, has continued its steady run at the box office since its theatrical release on September 25, following paid premieres a day earlier.
Despite mixed critical reception, the film has drawn audiences in large numbers, earning Rs 154 crore in its first week.
According to Sacnilk,the film opened with Rs 21 crorefrom paid previews and soared to Rs 63.75 crore on its first day. As expected for a south mass entertainer, collections dipped by 71% to Rs 18.45 crore on day 2, but the weekend remained stable with around Rs 18.5 crore each day. Monday brought in Rs 7.4 crore, followed by Rs 6.7 crore on Tuesday, marking the total for day 6.
Audience turnout varied across regions, with Warangal leading occupancy at 46%, followed closely by Kakinada (45%) and Karimnagar (35.67%). Other strong markets included Vijayawada (23.33%) and Vizag (28%), while Hyderabad contributed 19%. Chennai (14.67%) and Bengaluru (8.67%) showed lower turnout, along with NCR and Mumbai. Afternoon and evening shows saw the highest attendance, with night shows drawing minimal crowds.
They Call Him OG box office Day 6: Areview excerpt from India Today highlightedthe film’s action-packed appeal. “‘They Call Him OG’ has some brilliant action pieces. There’s bloodshed on screen right from the first frame, and more as the story progresses. It is safe to say the action is on steroids. Pawan Kalyan, as the stylish Ojas Gambheera, has a commanding screen presence that’s hard to look away from. Emraan Hashmi, as his prime nemesis, has a cardboard villain role. Prakash Raj, Tej Sapru, Priyanka Mohan, Sriya Reddy, and other supporting characters aid Pawan Kalyan well,” it reads.
They Call Him OG box office Day 6: Produced by DVV Entertainment, the film features Pawan Kalyan alongside Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj. Globally, ‘They Call Him OG’ has already grossed over Rs 250 crore in its opening weekend, cementing its place as a strong box office performer despite mixed reviews.
