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OG release date: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi starrer ‘They Call Him OG’ delayed; here's why

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They Call Him OG Release Date: Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited gangster drama 'They Call Him OG' is now facing fresh trouble just days ahead of its scheduled theatrical debut. Sujeeth directed film was set for a grand worldwide release on September 25, but multiple issues have raised concerns over its smooth release.Trade sources suggest that the content delivery delays have disrupted overseas screenings. Major US cinema chains, including AMC, pulled down shows after the required film prints were not delivered on time. The setback has already cost the film close to USD 80000 in potential revenue from the American market. A key exhibitor cancelled bookings, causing a dent of nearly USD 160000 in projected collections, in Canada too.The film release date has therefore become uncertain in certain territories. Although the Telugu and Hindi versions are expected to proceed as planned, the Tamil version has ended up being postponed due to the same content delivery issues. While the first half of the film was sent late Monday night, the second half is yet to be received, leaving them unsure about timely screenings, distributors in North America revealed, TOI reported.The movie has not been delayed for the first time, from production setbacks since its launch in 2023 to the trailer release being pushed by a day, They Call Him OG has faced repeated hurdles. The trailer was originally meant to go live on September 21 ahead of a pre-release event in Hyderabad, was only uploaded online a day later after being screened exclusively for fans at the venue.They Call Him OG marks Pawan Kalyan’s comeback after the underwhelming response to Hari Hara Veer Mallu. The film features Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut, playing the antagonist opposite Kalyan. Produced by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under DVV Entertainment, the film carries high expectations given Sujeeth’s track record with Saaho and Run Raja Run.They Call Him OG: Advance bookingsAdvance bookings in North America have already crossed USD 2.11 million, reflecting the star power of Pawan Kalyan, despite the setbacks. However, unless the content reaches theatres in time, the global release may continue to face disruptions.