Pawan Kalyan opened up about They Call Him OG’s success, saying he gave the film his full attention because his fans had been hurt by his earlier flops. He acknowledged balancing cinema as his livelihood and politics as his responsibility
Pawan Kalyan
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan addressed the success of his recent hit They Call Him OG and the string of flops that preceded it. He also spoke about how his fans were unable to hold their heads high before the film’s success. The actor–politician was speaking at an event in Ambedkar Konaseema district.
Pawan Kalyan addresses his 'hurt' fans
Pawan Kalyan was addressing a crowd when his fans were heard screaming OG upon his arrival. Responding to their enthusiastic cheers, he said, “I hear you screaming ‘OG’ there. I could’ve made a film like OG after 2004. But my concentration wasn’t on films — it was on society. I gave OG my all because you have been feeling hurt. I know my focus on politics and welfare has hurt you.”
However, with OG, Pawan decided to give his complete attention to his fans. “My fans haven’t been able to hold their heads high lately. So, I decided to focus on cinema for once. Cinema is my livelihood, but politics is my responsibility. It’s a responsibility I chose to show my love for the nation,” he said.
Later, while speaking to plantation owners in the district, Pawan also addressed questions on why he cannot use his movie profits for welfare. When someone asked him this, he said, “I have been asked to make movies to provide funds and solve issues. You should’ve asked the same question to the former Chief Minister (YS Jagan Mohan Reddy). Jokes aside, these funds are not something we pay out of our pockets.”
About They Call Him OG
Pawan Kalyan plays the titular role of Ojas Gambheera, a fearsome gangster determined to reclaim his empire and exact vengeance on the tyrant Omi Bhau. The film has been featured among the top 10 biggest Indian openers globally. It also marks Emraan Hashmi’s Telugu debut as Omi Bhau and stars Priyanka Mohan, Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Shaam, Harish Uthaman, Rahul Ravindran, and Jackie Shroff in a cameo.
Made on a budget of Rs 250 crore by DVV Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the gangster drama recorded one of the biggest worldwide openings for an Indian film.
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