The Telugu action-thriller They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, has delivered a strong overseas performance, fueling its global box-office momentum. With a release across key international territories, the film has exhibited notable traction among the diaspora and dubbed-language markets.
In North America, the film’s advance booking numbers broke records, with early tickets surpassing previous benchmarks for Telugu cinema in the region. The U.S. market alone saw nearly 17,000 tickets sold during premiere-day bookings, translating to over US$500,000 even before its theatrical release. The high interest in the premiere and early shows indicates a major comeback for Pawan Kalyan outside India.
Overall overseas collections for They Call Him OG are estimated at around ₹65.25 crore (approximately US$7-8 million) by closing time. These numbers contribute significantly to the film’s global tally and reinforce the value of the international audience for major Telugu releases.
The strong overseas performance complements the film’s domestic earnings, helping it register a worldwide gross of roughly ₹293.65 crore, with India net collections estimated at ₹191.5 crore. While the overseas markets alone cannot determine a film’s fate, the healthy performance abroad boosts distributor confidence and adds commercial weight.
Looking ahead, sustained occupancy and repeat viewership in overseas theatres will be crucial for long-term results. The early performance creates a positive outlook, but the film’s full overseas run—including film markets such as Australia, Gulf countries, UK, and Singapore—will decide whether They Call Him OG can become a true pan-global success.
