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Just before its big release in North America They Call Him OG faced an unexpected problem. Some theatres cancelled shows and there were issues with distribution which left fans and cinema owners confused and disappointed. What has happened? They Call Him OG directed by Sujeeth and starring Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi was set to release in North America on September 25 2025 with special premiere shows on September 24. The film had already generated strong buzz with pre‑sales crossing US$2.11 million and becoming the fastest Telugu film to smash the 1 million mark in the US with weeks to spare. However things derailed when distributors revealed that the second half of the film had not been delivered in time. The first half arrived late Monday night but by Tuesday morning the second installment was still missing. This delay meant that the Tamil version of OG has been cancelled for North America. Some theatres pulled the screenings entirely York Cinemas among them citing concerns about safety ethical issues and what they describe as unsettled distribution agreements. What did cinema owners clarify on this? York Cinemas which had listed shows and sold tickets in advance issued an official apology to patrons and pledged full refunds for all cancelled shows. They cited concerns over distribution practices specifically that some individuals linked with OG’s North American distributor may have tried to manipulate box office figures or enforce terms that compromise fairness and transparency. York Cinemas has also called for legal clarity and is reportedly working with its legal team to resolve the dispute. More about They Call Him OG Meanwhile the producers have confirmed that the Telugu and Hindi versions of the film will still screen in theatres across North America. The only casualty has been the Tamil version. Distributors are scrambling to ensure the second half is delivered and legal hurdles are addressed so the release can go ahead smoothly. Story Highlights OG’s Tamil version release in North America has been cancelled due to delays in receiving the second half of the film. York Cinemas announced canceling all OG shows citing concerns about unfair distribution practices safety and the missing content. Advance ticket pre‑sales for OG in North America had crossed USD 2.11 million showing strong demand before the release. The Telugu and Hindi versions are still slated to play as planned; only the Tamil version has been pulled. Although They Call Him OG generated fierce excitement overseas especially with massive pre‑sales the hiccup with the film’s content delivery in North America has threatened to dampen its launch.