OG crosses $4 million mark in North America
Pawan Kalyan’s OG (They Call Him OG) stormed the North American box office with a sensational start. From its premiere shows alone, the film raked in $3,138,337 ($3.1 million), marking the fourth-best Telugu film premiere of all time in the region.
Adding to this, the film grossed another million by day 2. The cumulative gross stands at $4 million. This pushes early estimates to a whopping $5–5.5 million by the end of the long weekend. If the trend continues, the numbers could climb even higher.
For context, Pawan Kalyan’s previous best in North America was Agnyaathavaasi ($2,024,318), which despite its strong opening fizzled at the box office. Since then, none of his films crossed the $2 million lifetime mark. “OG” has shattered that record with premieres alone, underlining the immense buzz surrounding it.
Top 5 Premiere Show Collections for Telugu Films in North America
| Movie | Collection (in million) |
|---|---|
| Kalki 2898 AD | $3.9M |
| RRR | $3.5M |
| Pushpa 2 | $3.3M |
| OG | $3.1M |
| Devara | $2.8M |
Directed by Sujeeth, “OG” benefited from sky-high expectations and Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan base, even with relatively modest promotions. With this momentum, the film is set to be a landmark success in the overseas market.