We’ve all had moments of standing outside the house of our favourite celebrity just to catch a glimpse, or waiting for hours at an airport hoping to wave at our favourite actor. From buying posters and movie merchandise to rushing to theatres on the very first day of release, fans leave no stone unturned. For some, the love for their idol goes way beyond that. Having said that, something similar happened recently when a die-hard fan of actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan bought a movie ticket for his upcoming film ‘They Call Him OG’ at an unimaginable price.
Pawan Kalyan fan pay Rs 1,29,999 for a movie ticket
As per The Hindu, the fan, Amudala Paramesh from Lakkaram village in Choutuppal mandal, spent a whopping amount of Rs 1,29,999 for a single ticket. The ticket was auctioned at Srinivasa Theatre in Choutuppal, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district, on Sunday (September 21). Though the original price of the ticket was Rs 800, the auction saw participation from fans, where they bid high to get that ticket. But clearly, Paramesh bagged it as a way of showing his admiration and devotion towards the star.
The special ticket was for a benefit show scheduled at 1 am on September 25, marking the release day of the film. What makes the gesture even more meaningful is that the money collected through the auction will be donated to the Jana Sena Party (JSP), led by Pawan Kalyan himself, as per The Hindu.
About ‘They Call Him OG’
Directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Entertainment, They Call Him OG is one of the most awaited films of 2025 after Rajinikanth’s Coolie that smashed box office records worldwide. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its release, and the excitement around the benefit shows how crazy fans are when it comes to watching Pawan Kalyan on the silver screen.
Telangana govt approves movie ticket price hike ahead of big releases
As per The Hindu, the Telangana government has officially approved a hike in ticket prices for the film. As per the order issued on September 19, a special 9 pm show will be permitted on September 24, with tickets priced at Rs 800 (inclusive of GST).
Between September 25 and October 4, ticket prices will remain higher than usual: single-screen theatres can charge Rs 100 extra, while multiplexes can add Rs 150 more to their standard ticket rates. After October 4, the prices will return to normal, Rs 177 for single screens and Rs 295 for multiplexes.
With the craze around ‘They Call Him OG; already making headlines, it’s clear that Pawan Kalyan’s star power continues to shine as brightly as ever. And for fans like Paramesh, no price seems too high when it comes to celebrating their favourite star.