Release Date: September 25, 2025
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Prakash Raj and others
Director: Sujeeth
Producers: D. V. V. Danayya, Kalyan Dasari
Music: Thaman S
Cinematography: Ravi K. Chandran, Manoj Paramahamsa
Editing: Naveen Nooli
🔥 Overview
“They Call Him OG” arrives after a long wait, bringing back Pawan Kalyan in a powerful gangster role. Directed by Sujeeth, the film blends stylish visuals with intense action. Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi makes his Telugu debut as the main antagonist, raising curiosity about the face-off between the two leads.
📝 Story Outline
The plot takes place in Mumbai during the 1990s. Satya Dada (Prakash Raj) controls a major port, but rivals try to seize it. When a missing container of explosives sparks gang wars, lives are lost, and the city is thrown into chaos. The man behind it all is crime lord Omi Bhau (Emraan Hashmi).
In these violent times, people call for the return of Ojas Gambheera (Pawan Kalyan), a feared gangster living away from the city. The film reveals his past, his ties with Satya Dada, and the inevitable clash with Omi Bhau.
🎭 Performances
Pawan Kalyan: Dominates the screen with energy, charisma, and action. His entry, katana fight, and police station sequence are major highlights.
Emraan Hashmi: Makes a stylish impression, though his role feels underused.
Supporting Cast: Sudhev Nair, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, and Sriya Reddy perform decently, but their characters are not fully developed.
🎥 Technical Aspects
Direction: Sujeeth focuses heavily on hero elevation, pleasing fans but leaving the story thin.
Music: Thaman’s background score stands out, boosting the impact of action scenes.
Cinematography: Ravi K. Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa capture Mumbai with striking visuals.
Editing: Naveen Nooli’s cuts work in many places, but the second half feels stretched.
Production Values: High budget and detailed sets add richness to the movie.
✅ Strengths
Pawan Kalyan’s screen presence
Stylish action sequences
Powerful background music
Visual richness
❌ Weaknesses
Predictable storyline
Uneven pacing in second half
Limited emotional depth
Villain confrontations could be stronger
🎯 Verdict
“They Call Him OG” is designed mainly as a celebration of Pawan Kalyan. The story is ordinary, but the film delivers several high points for fans through stylish action and strong background score. For general viewers, it works as a one-time action entertainer.
⭐ Rating: 3.25 / 5
👉 For fans: A festival of action and style.
👉 For others: Enjoyable for the mass moments, but don’t expect a deep storyline.
