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🎬 Balayya vs Pawan Kalyan: Dussehra Box Office Clash Confirmed

TL;DR:It’s official. Nandamuri Balakrishna’s NBK109 and Pawan Kalyan’s gangster drama OG are both releasing on October 10, 2025. A high-stakes Tollywood face-off is set for Dussehra.

What Happened?

Mythri Movie Makers confirmed today that Balakrishna’s upcoming film NBK109 will hit theatres on 10 October 2025, directly clashing with Pawan Kalyan’s long-awaited film OG. Both films are aiming to dominate the Dussehra weekend.

A new poster released by NBK109’s team shows Balayya in a bloodied look, promising an intense action film. Meanwhile, OG, directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Danayya, had already staked its claim on the date months ago.

Flashback: OG Had the Date First

Pawan Kalyan’s OG has been in the news as a stylish gangster film, with massive expectations surrounding his comeback. The Dussehra slot was booked early to maximise holiday footfalls.

NBK109’s late entry into the same weekend has now created one of the biggest box office clashes in recent years. No postponement. No compromise.

Who Gains, Who Loses?

Theatres across Telugu states will now face a tough call on screen allocation. Distributors are under pressure, fans are divided, and small films are already planning to move out of the October window.

For the two stars, this is a prestige battle. Balayya’s fans expect raw action, mass dialogues, and powerful moments. Pawan’s fans are betting on style, swag, and Sujeeth’s vision. But with just one festive weekend, split collections are inevitable.

People’s Angle: What It Means for Fans

Tickets will be expensive. Benefit shows will be competitive. And hype will be through the roof.

For college youth, workers, and middle-class fans who follow these stars religiously, it also means having to choose sides or double their spend. A fan from Warangal wrote on X:

"Morning OG. Night NBK109. Wallet empty, but heart full."

MediaFx Take

This is not just about two movies. It’s about two generations of mass appeal colliding at full force. There’s risk, yes. But also massive reward—for whoever wins the crowd’s vote.

For smaller films? Best to avoid Oct 10 entirely.For fans? Buckle up.

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