OG Day 1 Advance: Pawan Kalyan Mania Takes a Gigantic Opening Across the South Belt
Power Star Pawan Kalyan has once again proven why he is one of the biggest box office forces in Indian cinema. The much-anticipated action drama OG, directed by Sujeeth, has taken a gigantic opening across the South Indian belt on Day 1 advance sales, creating waves in the industry even before its release.
Unlike many other pan-India releases, OG did not hit the Hindi belt, yet the response from the South has been nothing short of phenomenal. The craze among fans and cinegoers ensured that tickets were snapped up the moment bookings went live, with Hyderabad leading the charge in true Power Star fashion.
PVRINOX Advance Sales Report – Day 1 (24th Sept, 2025, 11:00 PM)
| City | Shows | Admits |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 529 | 18,625 |
| Chennai | 65 | 22,586 |
| Coimbatore | 16 | 830 |
| Hyderabad | 454 | 47,351 |
| Vijayawada | 70 | 15,183 |
| Vizag | 72 | 10,080 |
| TOTAL | 1,487 | 1,12,309 |
Overall Occupancy: 37% (PVRINOX data)
Highlights:
- Hyderabad dominated with more than 47K admits, showing the unparalleled stardom of Pawan Kalyan in his home ground.
- Chennai too surprised with massive advance numbers, clocking over 22K admits from just 65 shows.
- Despite limited shows in smaller circuits like Coimbatore and Vizag, the turnout remained highly impressive.
The Hype Factor
The combination of Pawan Kalyan’s superstardom and Sujeeth’s stylish directorial vision has created monumental buzz. From massive fan celebrations to record-breaking early morning shows, OG is not just a film it’s an event. Social media has been flooded with fan videos, special cutouts, and midnight rallies, proving the cult-like craze that surrounds the release.
With limited release in the Hindi belt, the film is purely riding on its Southern might and the results are already mind-blowing. In Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Vizag, bookings touched historic levels within hours, with many single screens and multiplexes reporting houseful boards well in advance.
Trade experts suggest that if this trend continues, OG could easily emerge as one of the biggest openers of 2025 in South India, reaffirming Pawan Kalyan’s standing as one of the most powerful crowd-pullers in Indian cinema. The synergy of mass appeal, stylish action, and Sujeeth’s vision is setting the stage for a box office storm.
✨ Day 1 could very well rewrite South Indian box office history.
📢 Disclaimer: Box office figures are compiled from multiple sources and CineInfinity’s tracking. While approximate, they provide a fair reflection of the film’s advance sales and overall theatrical performance.
