Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ jumps by over 260 % in 24 hours; crosses USD 300K mark in USA

Power Star Pawan Kalyan is proving once again why he commands one of the most loyal fanbases in Indian cinema. His upcoming action drama They Call Him OG is already rewriting records in the United States, where the advance bookings have witnessed a phenomenal surge.

Within just 24 hours, the film’s collections jumped from USD 82,681 to over USD 300,000, setting the stage for what looks like one of the biggest-ever openings for a Telugu film in the territory.The momentum has been nothing short of electrifying. Just a few hours ago, the film’s bookings stood at USD 267,231 across 174 locations, covering 631 shows and selling more than 9,000 tickets. Now, with the tally breaching the USD 300,000 mark, it is clear that the storm has only just begun.

The sheer pace of bookings reflects the craze surrounding Pawan Kalyan, who continues to enjoy a cult-like following among NRIs and Telugu audiences in North America.The film’s roaring start is especially significant when compared with Kalyan’s recent outings. His ambitious period drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu managed to gross only around USD 1 million during its entire lifetime run in the U.S. In contrast, They Call Him OG is already well on its way to surpassing that benchmark even before release.

With 27 days still left before the film hits screens, trade circles are predicting unprecedented numbers, with several early projections suggesting that the film could touch new milestones in premiere and opening weekend collections.Directed by Sujeeth, best known for helming Saaho starring Prabhas, They Call Him OG is being mounted on a grand scale. The presence of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist has further fueled anticipation. Hashmi’s powerful role marks his first major outing in South Indian cinema, making the project a true pan-Indian spectacle.With nearly a month to go, They Call Him OG is not just creating buzz it is signaling a cinematic storm in the making. If the current trends hold, Pawan Kalyan could be on track to deliver one of his career’s most historic openings in the U.S., cementing his legacy as a true box office phenomenon.