Box Office Smash: Pawan Kalyan's OG Outshines SRK, Ranbir, and Rajinikanth on Opening Day

Power Star Pawan Kalyan has made a spectacular mark with his second film of 2025, They Call Him OG, delivering a record-breaking opening day at the box office. The film, which released across India and overseas, has already surpassed the opening collections of major Bollywood and South Indian blockbusters, including Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, and Rajinikanth’s Coolie.

OG’s Record-Breaking India Collection

According to industry reports, They Call Him OG earned ₹70.75 crore on its first day in India. Adding pre-release earnings and collections from the South, the total domestic opening day collection reached ₹91 crore, setting a new benchmark for 2025. This impressive performance highlights Pawan Kalyan’s enduring star power in Telugu cinema and beyond.

The film’s success in the South is particularly notable, as it has set new opening day records, surpassing previous hits and giving other regional releases a tough competition. Analysts suggest that the strong domestic performance indicates that the film could continue breaking records throughout the opening weekend and beyond.

Overseas Success: OG Strikes Globally

They Call Him OG has also performed exceptionally well internationally. Reports suggest that the film earned approximately ₹26 crore ($2.6 million) from paid premieres on its first day overseas. Combined with the official opening day overseas earnings, the total comes to around ₹53-54 crore ($5.3 million).

When added to the domestic collection, the worldwide opening day total for OG stands at an impressive ₹154-155 crore ($15.5 million), showcasing Pawan Kalyan’s global appeal. Such a debut is considered unprecedented, especially for a regional star competing against major Bollywood and pan-Indian releases.

OG Outshines Five Blockbuster Films

Pawan Kalyan’s OG has already overtaken the opening day collections of several major films. Among the big names affected are:

• Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal – ₹116 crore

• Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan – ₹128 crore

• Vijay’s Leo – ₹143 crore

• Ajay Devgn’s Deevraa – ₹141.8 crore

• Rajinikanth’s Coolie – ₹153 crore

By surpassing these films, OG has secured a position among the seven highest-grossing Indian films worldwide on opening day, a remarkable feat for a regional release.

What Makes OG a Hit?

Industry insiders attribute the film’s phenomenal success to several factors:

• Pawan Kalyan’s immense fan base and star appeal.

• Aggressive marketing and pre-release promotions that built hype across India and overseas.

• Positive word-of-mouth and favorable early reviews praising the storyline, action sequences, and performances.

• Strategic release timing, coinciding with festival season and school holidays, attracting maximum audience turnout.

Looking Ahead

With such a strong opening, analysts predict that They Call Him OG could continue to dominate box office charts throughout the weekend and potentially break even more records in India and abroad. Pawan Kalyan’s performance, coupled with the film’s mass appeal, has set a high benchmark for Indian cinema in 2025.

For now, OG is not just a commercial success but also a cultural phenomenon, further solidifying Pawan Kalyan’s position as one of the most influential stars in South Indian cinema.

Key Highlights:

• OG earned ₹91 crore domestically on its opening day.

• Overseas collection reached around ₹53-54 crore, bringing worldwide total to ₹154-155 crore.

• Surpassed major blockbusters like Jawan, Animal, Leo, Coolie, and Deevraa.

• Established Pawan Kalyan as a top-performing star in 2025, with strong prospects for record-breaking weekend collections.