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OG (2025 film)

OG (also known as They Call Him OG) is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language gangster action thriller film written and directed by Sujeeth and produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainment. The film stars Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi (in his Telugu debut), and Priyanka Mohan.

OG
Poster with previous release date
Directed bySujeeth
Written bySujeeth
Produced byD. V. V. Danayya
Starring
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Music byThaman S
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹250 crore[1]

The film was officially announced in December 2022 and principal photography commenced in April 2023 in Mumbai. The musical score and soundtrack are composed by Thaman S, while the cinematography is handled by Ravi K. Chandran.

OG was scheduled to release on 27 September 2024, but was postponed due to production delays.[2][3]

Synopsis

OG revolves around a ruthless don named Ojas Gambheera "OG" who returns to Mumbai following his ten year disappearance, to kill another crime boss, Omi Bhau.

Cast

Production

Development

During the filming of Hari Hara Veera Mallu in late 2022, it was reported that Sujeeth had met Pawan Kalyan and narrated a script which impressed the actor.[4] That December, Sujeeth officially announced that he would collaborate with Kalyan for his venture titled They Call Him OG after Hari Hara Veera Mallu.[5] The project was funded by D. V. V. Danayya's DVV Entertainment with a reported production budget of ₹250 crore. Kalyan was reported to receive ₹100 crore for remuneration.[1][6] Cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran, music composer Thaman S and production designer A. S. Prakash were chosen as a part of the crew.[7] A muhuratam puja ceremony was held on 30 January 2023 at a studio in Hyderabad with the presence of the film's cast and crew.[8] Later, Sujeeth began location scouting for the film with cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran and production designer A. S. Prakash at Flora Fountain in Mumbai.[9]

Casting

Priyanka Mohan was cast as the female lead, while Emraan Hashmi was cast as the antagonist, thus marking his debut in Telugu cinema.[10][11] Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Harish Uthaman and Prakash Raj are cast in other supporting roles.[12]

Filming

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 15 April 2023 in Mumbai.[13][14] Kalyan joined the sets in same month.[15] The first schedule was wrapped up on 2 May.[16] Some scenes between Priyanka Mohan and Kalyan were shot in Pune.[17] The second schedule began on 18 May in Hyderabad.[18] The third schedule began on 4 June.[19] Emraan Hashmi joined the sets with this schedule.[20] This schedule was completed on 26 June.[21] The fourth schedule started on 11 July 2023.[22] Mumbai schedule, which lasted for two months was wrapped on 18 September 2023.[23]

The film’s shoot was halted for several months due to Kalyan’s political campaign in 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. Following his election as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the film resumed its shoot in October 2024 in Hyderabad.[24]

Music

The film's soundtrack is composed by Thaman S in his fourth collaboration with Pawan Kalyan after Vakeel Saab, Bheemla Nayak and Bro.[25] The track "Hungry Cheetah" was released on 3 September 2023.[26]

Release

OG was initially scheduled to release on September 27 2024,[27] but was postponed indefinitely due to production delays.[28] The film is tentatively scheduled to be released in 2025.[29]

References

  1. ^ a b "Rs 250 cr for Pawan Kalyan's OG, highest in his career". 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. ^ "DVV Danayya reconfirms the release date of Pawan Kalyan's OG". 123telugu.com. 4 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG release date announced: Here's when Sujeeth's film will hit theatres". Hindustan Times. 6 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Pawan Kalyan Teams Up With Director Sujeeth For His Next, Fans Disappointed". News18. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's next film with director Sujeeth announced: They call him the #OG, write makers". The Times of India. 4 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Is Pawan Kalyan joining the league of top Indian actors with his massive remuneration for Sujeeth's 'OG'?". The Times of India. 1 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  7. ^ Today, Telangana (26 June 2023). "Pawan Kalyan-Sujeeth's action entertainer 'OG' finishes 50% of its shoot". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's next with 'Saaho' director Sujeeth launched; see pics". The Times of India. 30 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Og: లొకేషన్స్ వేటలో #Og టీమ్… షూటింగ్ అప్పటినుంచేనా?". 26 March 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Priyanka Arul Mohan joins Pawan Kalyan's film OG". India Today. 19 April 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Emraan Hashmi to make south cinema debut with Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'OG'". The Times of India. 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  13. ^ "'OG' shoot begins in Mumbai: Pawan Kalyan set to join the cast next week". The Times of India. 15 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' movie update: Shooting begins in Mumbai". The Economic Times. 15 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Sujeetha's OG: Pawan Kalyan wraps up the Mumbai schedule, details inside". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  16. ^ "Schedule WRAP! Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth-Starrer OG Completes Mumbai Shoot". Zoom TV. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  17. ^ "OG: Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Arul Mohan's film progresses with new schedule in Pune". The Times of India. 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  18. ^ "After Mumbai schedule, Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' gears up for next phase of filming in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  19. ^ "Third schedule of Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG begins". Cinema Express. 4 June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Emraan Hashmi wraps up his first schedule of OG, to lock horns with Pawan Kalyan in the next". 27 June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  21. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  22. ^ "OG: Fourth schedule of Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth's actioner commences in Hyderabad". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  23. ^ "They Call Him OG: It's a wrap for the Mumbai schedule". 18 September 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  24. ^ "They Call Me OG: Pawan Kalyan to join the team soon as shooting resumes". India Today. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  25. ^ Hymavati, Ravali (15 April 2023). "Pawan Kalyan And Sujeeth's 'OG' Shoot Begins In Bombay Today". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  26. ^ "OG: Hungry Cheetah OST out on digital music platforms". 3 September 2023. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  27. ^ "Official: Pawan Kalyan's OG seals its release date". 123telugu.com. 30 January 2024. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  28. ^ "Confirmed: Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' is postponed indefinitely". TeluguCinema.com. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  29. ^ Features, C. E. (22 August 2024). "Producer DVV Danayya confirms OG special teaser to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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