Chiranjeevi Applauds Pawan Kalyan’s Role in They Call Him OG, Backs Its Hollywood Quality

Chiranjeevi Praises Pawan Kalyan

Telugu film star and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan’s eagerly anticipated movie, *They Call Him OG,* debuted in theaters on September 25. Following a strong opening at the box office, the film has garnered attention as it settles into its release phase. Chiranjeevi, Pawan’s brother, expressed his admiration for the film’s quality, stating it rivals Hollywood productions.

Thoughts Shared by Chiranjeevi

On a recent Tuesday, Chiranjeevi took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his review of *They Call Him OG.* He stated, “Watched #TheyCallHimOG with my whole family and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. A brilliantly made underworld gangster film on par with Hollywood standards, while keeping the right emotions intact. From beginning to end, the director conceived the film in an extraordinary way. Congratulations to @sujeethsign.”

He added that he felt immense pride while watching Pawan Kalyan on screen, emphasizing the actor’s charm and presence in the film. He acknowledged the contributions of the crew, stating, “@MusicThaman poured his heart and soul into the music, @dop007 delivered excellent visuals, and the editing and artwork were superb. Every team member gave their all. Congratulations to Producer Danayya and the entire crew.”

Overview of *They Call Him OG*

The narrative centers around Pawan Kalyan’s character, Ojas Gambheera (OG), who is a feared gangster and disappears from Mumbai, only to return after a decade to reclaim his territory. This film also marks Emraan Hashmi’s Telugu debut as the antagonist, Omi Bhau. Other notable cast members include Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, and Prakash Raj.

Box Office Performance

On its release, the film received mixed reviews. It achieved a remarkable opening day collection of ₹63.75 crore and crossed the ₹100 crore benchmark in just two days. However, the box office performance saw a decline shortly after. Despite this, *They Call Him OG* has made an impressive ₹149.73 crore in India and over ₹200 crore globally within just six days of its release.