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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1' has taken India by storm, nearing the impressive milestone of ₹300 crore. Yet, its performance in North America tells a different story, where projections suggest a significant deficit for distributors due to its steep acquisition costs. In contrast, 'They Call Him OG' similarly grapples with the challenging landscape, lagging behind its breakeven target.

Pawan Kalyan's film "They Call Him OG" has achieved a massive North American box office success, minting USD 3.13 million on its premiere day and surpassing USD 5 million within five days. It became the year's 4th highest grosser, outperforming "War 2" and "GOAT," significantly strengthening Kalyan's industry standing. The film is also performing exceptionally well in India.

Pawan Kalyan's latest film They Call Him OG achieved remarkable box office success. The movie maintained strong collections past its opening weekend. It garnered Rs 21 crore from premiere shows alone. The film's total collection reached Rs 148.75 crore. They Call Him OG surpassed Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. This performance secured its place among the Top 10 Telugu grossers.

Jr NTR praised Rishab Shetty's immense dedication for *Kantara Chapter 1*, highlighting the film's challenging production, including a remote temple shoot. This prequel, following the successful *Kantara*, delves into the Bhuta Kola ritual's origins with a new cast and B Ajaneesh Loknath returning as composer, set for an October 2 release.

Bollywood actor Rahul Dev, who co-starred with Jr NTR in several films, recently shared his astonishment at the Telugu superstar's physical transformation. Dev recalled Jr NTR being over 95 kg, expressing initial surprise at his hero status but lauded his exceptional talent. He praised Jr NTR's current lean, six-pack physique, highlighting his remarkable journey.