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Pawan Kalyan’s OG 1st Week Worldwide Box-office Collections

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG 1st Week Worldwide Box-office Collections

OG had a decent first week in the Telugu states, recovering 69% of its investment. The film now needs to show strong collections in the festival second weekend to achieve breakeven for buyers. Meanwhile, in ROI and overseas markets, the film had a sensational first week, already recovering the invested amounts. The overseas recovery, in particular, has been very significant.

Overall, it was a good first week for OG, with over 80% recovery. The second weekend, coinciding with Dasara and Gandhi Jayanti holidays, is an advantage. The film needs to aim for a big second weekend to secure hit status, especially in the Telugu states.


Pawan Kalyan’s OG 1st Week Worldwide Box-office Collections

AREA SHARE GROSS
Nizam₹ 43.5 Cr₹ --
Ceded₹ 13 Cr₹ --
Uttarandhra₹ 12.5 Cr₹ --
Guntur₹ 9.5 Cr₹ --
East Godavari₹ 10 Cr₹ --
West Godavari₹ 7.1 Cr₹ --
Krishna₹ 8.5 Cr₹ --
Nellore₹ 3.9 Cr₹ --
AP/TS₹ 108 Cr₹ --
ROI (Approx)₹ 9.25 Cr₹ --
Overseas₹ 29.5 Cr₹ --
Worldwide₹ 146.75 Cr₹ --

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Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources. The figures can be approximate and TrackTollywood does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the film(s).


Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Review: An Engaging Tale with a Mix of Divine Elements and Highs

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Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Review: An Engaging Tale with a Mix of Divine Elements and Highs

Movie Name: Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, and others
Director: Rishab Shetty
Produced By: Hombale Films
Release Date: 2nd October 2025

With much anticipation from audiences across languages, Kantara: Chapter 1 has finally hit theatres worldwide, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. The film’s premieres last night garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews. Let’s dive in to see how much impact this mystical action drama truly delivers in our review.

Story:

Kantara: Chapter 1 tells the story of Berme (Rishab Shetty), a tribal man who dreams of improving his village by learning from the outside world. The film shows his struggles with age-old traditions and the threats from evil forces, which he fights against with the support of a divine power.

Performances:

Rishab Shetty delivers a strong and convincing performance, especially in the transformation scenes. Rukmini Vasanth’s role feels uneven at first, but she shines later and adds real value to the story. Gulshan Devaiah is the weakest link, as his role and performance leave little impact. Jayaram and the rest of the cast fit their parts well.

Analysis:

Rishab Shetty not only plays the lead but also writes and directs this prequel to the 2022 film. The movie begins with stunning visuals that explore the folklore and mystery of Panjurli and Kantara.

The narrative mixes entertainment and romance. While the fun element is limited and the romance feels decent, the pace picks up strongly around the interval with some breathtaking VFX.

The second half starts off interestingly, linking the tiger with divine powers. However, the parts involving Gulshan Devaiah turn predictable. The Guliga sequence, on the other hand, is outstanding and leaves a lasting impact.

The scenes showing the bond between the King and the villagers are clear and engaging. The war sequence before the climax feels stretched, but the final moments end with great power, much like the first film

Positives:

  • Interesting Plot
  • Rishab Shetty’s Performance
  • CG Work
  • Scenes Involving Divine Powers And Folklore

Negatives:

  • Unnecessary Comedy Scenes In The First Half
  • A Few Dull/Dragged Parts

Kantra Chapter 1 Movie Review and Verdict:

Overall, Kantara: Chapter 1 is a step up from the 2022 version. Despite a few weak spots, the excellent CGI, thrilling action scenes, and strong use of divine themes make it a film worth watching.

Pawan Kalyan’s Gift to Sujeeth

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Pawan Kalyan’s Gift to Sujeeth

“They Call Him OG,” the action drama, was released in theaters on September 25th and is running successfully in theaters. The film’s lead, Pawan Kalyan, confirms the prequel/sequel for the film in the latest success meet and says that it is like a gift from his side to Sujeeth.

The makers of OG held a success meet on October 1, 2025, which is today, with nearly all the cast and crew in attendance. Pawn Kalyan was also present and expressed his appreciation for Sujeeth and the entire team.

OG Success Meet: Pawan Kalyan Praises Sujeeth, Thaman and Team

“Sujeeth never narrated a story to me. He just shared an idea and a book with visuals of samurai and Japan. My son Akira explained it to me, and that’s how I chose to do the film, and I believed that Sujeeth is the director of Gen Z.

I saw him as a volcano that’s getting ready to erupt. Previously, I failed a lot of times due to lack of teamwork, but for “They Call Him OG,” I could see the teamwork and success of it.

Pawan Kalyan confirmed that both the prequel and sequel for OG are happening and mentioned that it is his return gift to his fanboy Sujeeth. However, he added that he will participate in the shoot with certain conditions in place.

Lokah Creates History with 1.18 Cr Footfalls

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Lokah Creates History with 1.18 Cr Footfalls

Lokah is turning out to be a mammoth blockbuster at the box office. With a long dream run at the theaters, the film has broken many records, and now, it creates history with 1.18 Cr footfalls in the theaters.

With 1.18 crore footfalls, Lokah emerged as the biggest Malayalam box office hit of the 21st century. It became the 4th movie to do 1 Cr footfalls in the 21st century after Pulimurugan (1.08 Cr), Manjummel Boys (1.15 Cr), and Thudarum (1 Cr).

The film has grossed approximately 293 crore worldwide and is quickly approaching the 300 crore club.

Lokah: Chapter 1—Chandra, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, is directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films. The cast also includes Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Vijayaraghavan, with cameo appearances by Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas.

Idli Kottu Movie Review: A Tired and Overused Emotional Drama

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Idli Kottu Movie Review: A Tired and Overused Emotional Drama

Movie Name: Idli Kottu
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Rajkiran, Sathyaraj, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Samuthirakani, and others
Director: Dhanush
Produced By: Dhanush, Aakash Baskaran
Release Date: 1st October 2025

Dhanush presents the emotional drama, Idli Kottu (Idli Kadai in Tamil). While the film’s trailer created decent expectations, it failed to generate significant buzz among audiences. Let’s dive into the review to see how the movie turned out.

Story:

The story of Idli Kottu follows Murali, who moves to Bangkok after completing his hotel management studies. However, he fails to live up to his father’s expectations. Realizing this too late, he returns to his hometown and takes over his father’s idli shop. The film then focuses on the conflicts that arise from this decision.

Performances:

Dhanush, as usual, puts in effort, but both his character and performance feel flat. Nithya Menen plays a supportive role, but her character offers her no real challenge. Shalini Pandey suits the role of a spoiled rich girl, though the film doesn’t give her much scope to shine. Arun Vijay does a decent job as the villain, but his role lacks the impact needed to stand out.

Rajkiran delivers strongly in the most crucial role, as expected, while Sathyaraj looks fine as a wealthy father. However, Samuthirakani, Parthiban, Ilavarasu, and the other supporting actors don’t leave much of an impression.

Analysis:

Dhanush directs Idli Kottu while also playing the lead role. From the very beginning, the story feels predictable, aiming for emotional appeal in a familiar way. Unfortunately, the film leans too heavily on melodrama in the first half, though a few emotional moments do connect. The interval action sequence feels forced and only hints at what’s to come.

The second half starts in a routine manner and drags on without much strength. The subplot involving the attack on Dhanush, the villagers, and Sathyaraj’s family comes across as exaggerated and unnecessary. Arun Vijay’s performance, along with his character, lacks the intensity expected from a strong villain. The romance between Dhanush and Nithya Menen is predictable, while the emotional bond with the villagers is underdeveloped.

The narrative slows down further during the Samuthirakani track, and the climax involving Arun Vijay and Shalini Pandey ends on a weak note

Positives:

  • A Few Emotional Scenes
  • Performances

Negatives:

  • Overboard Melodrama
  • Outdated Writing
  • Forced Emotions
  • Dragged Narration

Idli Kottu Movie Review and Verdict:

Overall, Idli Kottu (or Idli Kadai in Tamil) could have been a touching film. However, apart from a few emotional scenes, it feels clichéd, outdated, and stretched.

Kantara Chapter 1: Buy 1 Get 1 Ticket Offer

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Kantara Chapter 1: Buy 1 Get 1 Ticket Offer

Kantara Chapter 1 is releasing in theatres tomorrow. Advance bookings have opened across all territories. The team had planned paid premieres today in all languages and regions, but due to some issues, the premieres were cancelled

The shows will now start only from tomorrow. As a special offer for audiences, the District app is providing a Buy One Get One deal. The offer is for a limited quantity, so audiences are encouraged to grab it quickly.

Kantara Chapter 1 is carrying decent advances in all languages, though not massive like KGF 2. The film is expected to take a decent opening, with word of mouth deciding its final range.

OG – Pawan Kalyan’s First-Ever 250 Cr Grosser

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OG – Pawan Kalyan’s First-Ever 250 Cr Grosser

OG has collected around ₹245 Cr gross worldwide in 6 days. The film is hitting the ₹250 Cr mark today, marking Pawan Kalyan’s first-ever 250 Cr grosser. OG is a true redemption for Pawan Kalyan at the box office. With this film, he has achieved multiple milestones — a triple-digit opening, his biggest grosser to date, his first 200 Cr grosser, and now his first 250 Cr grosser

Within its first week, the film has already entered the all-time Top 10 Telugu grossers. With today and tomorrow being holidays followed by the weekend, the film is expected to take even bigger jumps. The next target is the ₹300 Cr milestone. If OG achieves this, it will also emerge as a super hit.

The team has added Neha Shetty’s song in theatres, which is another boost for the film’s run during the Dasara holidays. Today, the team is also holding a success event with Pawan Kalyan. These factors will further help the film’s run

Kantara Chapter 1 Breakeven Target Set High in Telugu States

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Kantara Chapter 1 Breakeven Target Set High in Telugu States

Kantara Chapter 1 is releasing in theatres on Thursday. In the Telugu states, the film’s pre-release business happened at record prices. However, the business was done on an advance basis, like all Hombale films. The advance in the Telugu states stands at ₹90 Cr

The film needs to perform on par with KGF2’s share in the Telugu states to achieve breakeven for buyers who have given the advances. In Andhra Pradesh, the film has received permission for ticket hikes and premieres, and bookings have already opened. For single screens, a ₹75 hike plus GST and, for multiplexes, a ₹100 hike plus GST have been granted for 10 days in Andhra Pradesh

In Telangana, the team is still waiting for the government order. There is little chance of getting ticket hike permission; the team might be waiting for premiere show approval. Bookings are yet to open.

OG Universe Official

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OG Universe Official

Mega family members Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Varun Tej, and Vaishnav Tej watched a special show of OG along with the OG team, including Pawan Kalyan, and praised the entire team.

After the show, Pawan Kalyan appreciated all the team’s efforts in making the film the best. He also said, ‘I am looking forward to the Universe of OG.’ This indicates that Pawan Kalyan has decided to do multiple films in the OG franchise, so Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not his last film. This is great news for fans and audiences alike.

Sujeeth and Thaman officially confirmed that OG will have multiple films in the franchise. It will include both sequels and a prequel, expanding the OG Universe even further.

The OG team will celebrate the success tomorrow, with Pawan Kalyan and the entire cast and crew attending the event

OG Buyers in Tension Before Dasara

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OG Buyers in Tension Before Dasara

OG, after a good weekend, saw a mixed box office hold on Monday and Tuesday. The film’s crucial test begins tomorrow in the Telugu states. Worldwide recovery looks promising, but recovery in the Telugu states remains a concern. In overseas, the film is performing at almost double the expected business, which is helping cover some percentage of the Telugu states.

OG Buyers Tension:

After 6 days of its run, the film is yet to achieve breakeven in every territory of the Telugu states. Since the theatrical rights were sold at very high prices, the film still needs to collect another 50 Cr share in the Telugu states to attain super hit status. For this, buyers are pinning big hopes on the Dasara festival weekdays and weekend

The film needs to aim for double-digit shares on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a strong hold till the weekend. If it witnesses a massive jump, then achieving breakeven across all areas is definitely possible. It remains to be seen how the film trends during these crucial festival days

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