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They Call Him OG: Pawan Kalyan Sequel Confirmed Following the Film's Successful 295 Crore Worldwide Box Office Run
BY CHRISTA LINCY
Following the theatrical run of They Call Him OG in early 2025, the focus has now shifted toward the formal development of its sequel. DVV Entertainment and director Sujeeth are moving ahead with the next chapter after the first film established itself as a steady performer at the box office. This transition into a franchise is a result of the commercial momentum the film maintained during its release, making the move toward a sequel a logical step. The first installment entered the market as a standalone project without the typical cushion of being a sequel or a multi-starrer spectacle. Even without those advantages, it managed a massive worldwide opening of over 143 crore on its first day. In North America, the film secured over 3 million dollars during the premiere stage, which is a level of performance usually seen only with the biggest event films. These initial numbers showed that the audience was ready for this specific style of crime drama right from the start. The film eventually concluded its run with a worldwide gross of 295.22 crore. In India, the net collections reached 194.16 crore, placing it as the ninth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. The movie relied on its stylized storytelling and lead character appeal to sustain its run, eventually finishing with a Hit verdict . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The success of the first part can be largely attributed to the synergy between Sujeeth's vision and Pawan Kalyan's screen presence. Sujeeth, who previously handled the high-scale Saaho, pivoted here to a more grounded but gritty crime drama set against the backdrop of 1993 Bombay. By tailoring the role of a retired gangster specifically for Kalyan, the film tapped into a fan base that was eager to see a more intense and stylized version of their star. This was further bolstered by composer Thaman S, whose score became a driving force behind the film’s commercial energy and repeat value. Sujeeth has a history of navigating long wait times and scaling up productions, much like he did during his transition from Run Raja Run to his second film. He waited two years for Prabhas to finish work on the Baahubali franchise before starting their collaboration. That project eventually expanded into a massive production with Hollywood stunt coordinators like Kenny Bates being brought on board to match the rising stardom of the lead. This background in managing high-pressure action films provides a lot of context for how he is currently handling the world of Ojas Gambheera. Now that OG 2 is entering the development phase, the industry is looking at a different kind of box office trajectory. While the first film started as an underdog in terms of franchise value, the sequel will benefit from the established brand of Ojas Gambheera. If a standalone film can generate such a massive crore opening, the expectations for the sequel are naturally much higher. There is a logical expectation that the second chapter will aim for all-time records, especially in the Telugu states and major overseas markets.
