Updated On: 26 September, 2025 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG released on September 25 to positive reviews and a record-breaking box office opening. The film, however, sparked controversy in Bengaluru where police filed an FIR against fans for organising an unauthorised event

Pawan Kalyan in OG
Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan's film They Call Him OG was released in theatres on Thursday, September 25. The film opened to largely positive reviews, with fans of the star taking to the streets to celebrate its release. While most of his fans were seen celebrating in and around theatres, some did not have the best experience on release day. Bengaluru Police have filed an FIR against fans of the actor for organising an event ahead of the film's release without permission.
According to reports, on Wednesday, the Bangalore Pawan Kalyan Fans Association had planned stage celebrations outside Sandhya Theatre in Bengaluru's Madiwala without seeking permission. Reportedly, the police said that the organisers went ahead and erected a stage and set up a DJ system outside the venue. After the police received information about the event, they dismantled the arrangements made by the fan association.