Kushi To Vakeel Saab: Must-Watch Pawan Kalyan Films As OG Roars At Box Office

Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan has once again proved why he is called the Power Star. His latest film, They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, has set the box office on fire. The action-drama opened with a record-breaking Rs 70 crore in India, becoming one of the biggest openers of the year. With Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist along with Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Redd and Prakash Raj in supporting roles, the movie is being hailed as a fiery comeback for the star.

As OG continues to roar at the box office, let’s take a look at some of Pawan Kalyan’s top flicks over the years that are a fan favourite.

Tholi Prema

This romantic classic is all about first love, heartbreak and self-discovery. Pawan plays a young man caught between emotions and destiny

in the film. His character falls in love with a woman but fails to express it openly. With its heartfelt storytelling and memorable music, it remains one of his most-loved movies even today.

Kushi

A college romance full of playful banter, Kushi became a youth favourite and made Pawan an icon for the younger generation. His chemistry with Bhumika Chawla was stunning and songs like Aaduvari Matalaku became instant hits. Pawan’s stylish mannerisms from this flick and dialogues were an instant hit, making it a timeless classic.

Gabbar Singh

A remake of Salman Khan’s Dabangg, this film gave Pawan a blockbuster comeback. Playing a witty and fearless cop, he brought his own flavour to the role, delivering punchy dialogues and entertaining fight sequences. The movie was a massive box-office success, thanks to his performance, acting skills and dialogues.

Bheemla Nayak

In this gripping action drama, Pawan Kalyan played a tough cop who locks horns with a wealthy ex-army officer, played by Rana Daggubati. Packed with fiery dialogues and intense action, the movie showcased Pawan’s serious side and was praised for his commanding screen presence.

Vakeel Saab

This courtroom drama, inspired by Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu’s Pink, carried a strong social message about women’s rights and justice. Pawan played a passionate lawyer defending three women wronged by society in the film, winning hearts with his powerful performance that struck a chord with audiences and critics alike.

Attarintiki Daredi

Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, this family entertainer had Pawan in a key role as a rich man trying to reunite his broken family. With comedy, emotions and chartbuster songs like Aaradugula Bullet, the film became the highest grosser of its time.

Badri

Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Badri gave Pawan a stylish, youthful image. Playing the hot-headed yet lovable Badri, he connected instantly with college audiences. Amisha Patel and Renu Desai along with Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Brahmanandam, Ali, Kaushal Manda and Mallikarjuna Rao also played the key roles in this cult favourite.