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Pawan Kalyan’s latest action entertainer ‘They Call Him OG’ continues to grab attention, after a huge dip that happened on day 3. Directed by Sujeeth, the film is in its first weekend run and has already crossed the Rs 140 crore mark worldwide.
Box office tries to hold after initial dip
As reported by the Sacnilk website, after a thunderous opening, ‘OG’ witnessed a sharp decline on its second day but managed to steady itself over the weekend. According to early estimates, the film collected Rs 18.50 crore net on Day 4 (Sunday), taking its India net total to Rs 140.20 crore across all languages. Telugu shows recorded an average occupancy of 39.14% on Sunday, while Tamil stood at 16.63% and Hindi at 9.23%. With mixed reviews from the audiences, let’s wait and see whether ‘OG’ will be attaining Rs 200 crores in the coming days.
Thaman’s score faces plagiarism debate
Recently S Thaman’s high-octane soundtrack for the film has kickstarted a plagiarism debate among the audiences. The much-hyped theme track The Trance of Omi, created for Emraan Hashmi’s antagonist role, has now landed in a plagiarism storm. Social media users pointed out striking similarities between this track and Albanian singer Irkenc Hyka’s song Lumi Une which was released in January 2024.
The debate gained momentum after a clip comparing both songs went viral online. While some fans accused Thaman of lifting the tune, others defended him, saying it could be coincidental or a case of inspiration. Meanwhile Thaman or the ‘OG’ team has not yet responded to the same.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
