Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG turned out to be his biggest theatrical hit. After its box office run, the film landed on Netflix in multiple languages and quickly gained attention.
The movie opened strong on the platform. Within fourteen days, OG clocked nearly 5.3 million views across all language versions. Fans celebrated this as another “mass success” for the Power Star, even in the OTT space.
But the real surprise came after Dhanush’s latest film Idli Kottu (Idli Kadai) dropped on Netflix. Despite its average theatrical performance and mixed reviews, it shocked everyone online with its rapid rise in numbers.
In just five days, Idli Kottu hit 5.2 million views almost matching OG’s two-week total. Viewers didn’t expect such a response for a class-based drama, especially when compared to a high-voltage action film like OG.
Here’s how the streaming numbers stack up:
OG viewership:
Week one – 3.2 million views
Week two – 2.1 million views
Total (14 days): 5.3 million views
Idli Kottu viewership:
First five days: 5.2 million views
Dhanush’s film surged ahead while OG slowed after its early push. For now, Dhanush clearly leads the OTT race. OG, which ruled theatres, now trails behind Idli Kadai in digital reach.
These figures prove once again that theatre success doesn’t always translate to OTT performance. Online audiences follow mood and curiosity not just star power.
