Also known as OG, the latest Telugu film to hit the small screens shortly after its run in the cinema halls is none other than They Call Him OG. Previously, it was confirmed that OTT platform Netflix would be streaming the film following its release theatrically. Now it has been confirmed that the Telugu-language actioner would be dropped on Netflix starting October 23.

Ready to be streamed, the film stars Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera or Master Orochi Genshin, who goes by “OG”. The ensemble cast of the film includes other famed actor names, including Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Prakash Raj, Abhimanyu Singh, Sudev Nai,r and Harish Uthaman. Here, Emraan made his Telugu film debut, surprising everyone. 

What is They Call Him OG about?

Following its release on September 25, 2025, They Call Him OG quickly became the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025 and overall the eighth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 (so far). With a total runtime of 154 minutes, the action crime film follows a Samurai dojo-trained kid who ends up saving the lives of two businessmen. He then grows up as a protector of the duo and their work in the port business, after being inspired by their novel intention to help the people in Mumbai. However, greed takes over one of them, who then tries to take control of the port and cast aside the original owner. Soon, more chaos erupts, leading to the fall of trust between them, and OG must now protect his own against a gangster syndicate. 

Written by Sujeeth, it was previously announced that They Call Him OG crossed a whopping 300 crore at the Indian Box Office within 11 days of its official release. The film’s end leaves open the possibility of a sequel, raising expectations among fans of the lead star, Pawan Kalyan.

Bison (Bison Kaalamaadan) took an opening of Rs. 3 crore in Tamil Nadu. The movie fetched around Rs. 25 lakh from the rest of India, majorly from Karnataka, making a sum of Rs. 3.25 crore gross on its debut day at the Indian box office. The opening could have been better, as it has the brand Mari Selvaraj attached to it, who is coming off a streak of well-received hit films. Nevertheless, it is a commendable start, considering the movie released in a clash with Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude and Harish Kalyan’s Diesel. 

What’s positive is that the movie recorded almost double occupancy in the night shows compared to the morning. Moreover, the film opened to a positive reception, which should fuel its box office run over the weekend. It is also expected to enjoy the benefit of the Diwali holiday period post the weekend. The trends in the upcoming days will determine where the film is heading. As of now, Mari Selvaraj has given no flop in his career. If Bison manages to record good trends ahead, it will continue the director’s streak. 

This is the fourth film for Dhruv Vikram, who debuted with the remake of Arjun Reddy, Adithya Varma, in 2019. Since then, his other two films, which included another Arjun Reddy remake, Varmaa, and a movie with his father, Chiyaan Vikram, Mahaan, were released directly on OTT due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bison turned out to be his first theatrical release after six years.

Talking about Mari Selvaraj, the filmmaker has previously directed movies like Periyerum Perumal, Karnan, Maamannan, and Vaazhai. All of them were well received by the audience. The director is known for providing hard-hitting drama woven with the subplots of caste violence themes. Bison also has a similar theme, though it is a sports drama inspired by a true story. 

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Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.