The Telugu film industry is bracing for a massive box office clash this Dasara, as two of the most-awaited films — They Call Him OG and Akhanda 2: Thaandavam — are both officially locked for a September 25, 2025, release.
On one side stands Pawan Kalyan, leading the gritty actioner They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth. The film, produced by DVV Danayya, has created massive hype ever since its announcement, with fans expecting a high-octane performance and stylish visuals. Despite no aggressive promotions yet, the anticipation around OG is soaring, especially given Pawan Kalyan’s recent political buzz and fanbase mobilization.
On the other end of the spectrum, Nandamuri Balakrishna returns as the fierce Aghora in Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, directed by Boyapati Sreenu. Following the blockbuster success of Akhanda, fans have been eagerly waiting to witness Balayya in another mytho-mass avatar. Boyapati recently put an end to all postponement rumors, affirming that Akhanda 2 will release as planned on September 25.
A Clash of Titans
With both production teams holding firm on the date, the Dasara weekend is shaping up to be one of the most intense box office battles in recent memory. Fans of both superstars have taken the fight to social media, where fan wars, poster comparisons, and trending hashtags are already dominating the Telugu film space.
While industry insiders speculate that one film might eventually shift dates to avoid dividing collections, neither camp has shown signs of stepping back. Instead, expectations are that both films will launch aggressive promotional campaigns in the coming weeks, further fuelling the rivalry.
Following the buzz created by the Coolie vs War 2 clash this August, this Pawan Kalyan vs Balakrishna face-off could define the Dasara box office like never before.
