OG Movie Advance Booking Hits $900K in North America; Pawan Kalyan Fans Auction First Ticket for Rs 5 Lakh

Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan turned 54 on September 2, and his fans celebrated the occasion in a unique and impactful way. The most talked-about event was the auction of the first ticket for his upcoming film "OG" in the Nizam region. Organised by fans via X Spaces, the ticket was sold for a whopping Rs 5 lakh.

Pawan Kalyan's Birthday Today: 'OG' Movie First Ticket Sold For Rs 5 Lakh

The winning bid came from Team Pawan Kalyan North America, and the proceeds will be donated to Pawan Kalyan's political outfit, the Jana Sena Party (JSP), within three days.

Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' Movie Release Date, Cast and More Details

Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film OG (They Call Him OG) is shaping up to be a major cinematic release. Directed by Sujeeth (known for Saaho) and produced by DVV Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the film is a gangster action drama that stars Pawan Kalyan as the fierce and mysterious Ojas Gambheera.

The film also features Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut, playing the antagonist Omi Bhau. Other cast members include Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, and Prakash Raj. Music is composed by Thaman S, known for delivering high-energy scores that complement action-packed narratives.

On his birthday, a new poster of OG was released, showcasing Pawan Kalyan in an intense look, seated on a car bonnet, dressed in a maroon shirt and black pants. The poster, shared by director Sujeeth on X (formerly Twitter), added to the buzz and received an overwhelming response from fans.

Pre-Birthday Ticket Auction for OG

Ahead of the actor's birthday, fans held a live ticket auction for OG's first screening in Nizam via X Spaces. The event drew heavy attention and intense bidding, eventually culminating in Team Pawan Kalyan North America winning the ticket for Rs 5 lakh. The host of the event confirmed that the entire amount will go towards supporting the Jana Sena Party, with the transaction to be completed within three days.

OG Movie Tickets Advance Booking: Record-Breaking Advance Sales in North America

Even before its official release, OG is breaking records overseas. The film is set to premiere on September 24 in North America, a day before its Indian release on September 25, and it has already crossed $900,000 in advance ticket sales - making it the fastest Indian film ever to reach this milestone in pre-sales.

According to Prathyangira Cinemas, the official distributor in North America, the film had earlier crossed $780,000 across 400+ locations, selling over 26,000 tickets. With growing demand, theatres began adding additional shows, pushing the sales further to $845,000 and eventually nearing $899K.