OG (2025 film) explained

OG
Director:Sujeeth
Producer:D. V. V. Danayya
Cinematography:Ravi K. Chandran
Editing:Naveen Nooli
Music:Thaman S
Studio:DVV Entertainment
Country:India
Language:Telugu
Budget:250 crore

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.

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.[1] [2]

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.

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.[3] That December, Sujeeth officially announced that he would collaborate with Kalyan for his venture titled They Call Him OG after Hari Hara Veera Mallu.[4] 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.[5] [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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-04-04 . DVV Danayya reconfirms the release date of Pawan Kalyan's OG. 123telugu.com . en.
  2. Web site: 2024-02-06 . Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG release date announced: Here's when Sujeeth's film will hit theatres. . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-11-23 . Pawan Kalyan Teams Up With Director Sujeeth For His Next, Fans Disappointed . 2024-10-19 . News18 . en.
  4. News: 4 December 2022 . Pawan Kalyan's next film with director Sujeeth announced: They call him the #OG, write makers . 7 January 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 3 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230703113945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-next-film-with-director-sujeeth-announced-they-call-him-the-og-write-makers/articleshow/95974300.cms?from=mdr . live.
  5. Web site: Rs 250 cr for Pawan Kalyan's OG, highest in his career . 26 June 2023 . 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703103415/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/260623/rs-250-cr-for-pawan-kalyans-og-highest-in-his-career.html. live.
  6. News: Is Pawan Kalyan joining the league of top Indian actors with his massive remuneration for Sujeeth's 'OG'? . 1 June 2023 . The Times of India. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703103414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-pawan-kalyan-joining-the-league-of-top-indian-actors-with-his-massive-remuneration-for-sujeeths-og/articleshow/100670977.cms. live.
  7. Web site: Pawan Kalyan-Sujeeth's action entertainer 'OG' finishes 50% of its shoot . Telangana . Today . 26 June 2023 . Telangana Today. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703110311/https://telanganatoday.com/pawan-kalyan-sujeeths-action-entertainer-og-finishes-50-of-its-shoot. live.
  8. News: 30 January 2023 . Pawan Kalyan's next with 'Saaho' director Sujeeth launched; see pics . 7 January 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 1 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201032837/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-next-with-saaho-director-sujeeth-launched-see-pics/articleshow/97437363.cms?from=mdr . live.
  9. Web site: Og: లొకేషన్స్ వేటలో #Og టీమ్… షూటింగ్ అప్పటినుంచేనా? . 26 March 2023 . 27 February 2024 . 27 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227161702/https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/director-sujeeth-sign-and-team-of-og-are-busy-in-location-scouting-339158.html . live .
  10. Web site: Priyanka Arul Mohan joins Pawan Kalyan's film OG . India Today. 19 April 2023 . 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703110744/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/priyanka-arul-mohan-joins-pawan-kalyans-film-og-2361809-2023-04-19. live.
  11. News: Emraan Hashmi to make south cinema debut with Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'OG' . 16 June 2023 . The Times of India. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703110847/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/emraan-hashmi-to-make-south-cinema-debut-with-pawan-kalyan-starrer-og/articleshow/101027952.cms. live.
  12. News: Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule . 26 June 2023 . The Times of India. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703110744/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-film-og-by-sujeet-completes-its-third-schedule/articleshow/101277885.cms. live.
  13. News: 15 April 2023 . 'OG' shoot begins in Mumbai: Pawan Kalyan set to join the cast next week . 7 January 2024 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 3 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230903063955/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/og-shoot-begins-in-mumbai-pawan-kalyan-set-to-join-the-cast-next-week/articleshow/99515777.cms?from=mdr . live.
  14. Web site: Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' movie update: Shooting begins in Mumbai . 15 April 2023 . The Economic Times. 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730151441/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/pawan-kalyans-og-movie-update-shooting-begins-in-mumbai/articleshow/99520053.cms. live.
  15. Web site: Sujeetha's OG: Pawan Kalyan wraps up the Mumbai schedule, details inside . OTTPlay. 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730151642/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pawan-kalyan-completes-the-first-schedule-of-sujeeths-og/a5f6d48d80892. live.
  16. Web site: Schedule WRAP! Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth-Starrer OG Completes Mumbai Shoot . Zoom TV. 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730151905/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/schedule-wrap-pawan-kalyan-sujeeth-starrer-og-completes-mumbai-shoot-entertainment-news-article-99930863. live.
  17. Web site: OG: Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Arul Mohan's film progresses with new schedule in Pune . 4 May 2023 . The Times of India. 30 July 2023. 1 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801194928/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/og-pawan-kalyan-and-priyanka-arul-mohans-film-progresses-with-new-schedule-in-pune/articleshow/99986330.cms. live.
  18. Web site: After Mumbai schedule, Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' gears up for next phase of filming in Hyderabad . 18 May 2023 . The Times of India. 30 July 2023. 1 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801194927/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/after-mumbai-schedule-pawan-kalyans-og-gears-up-for-next-phase-of-filming-in-hyderabad/articleshow/100318927.cms. live.
  19. Web site: Third schedule of Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG begins . Cinema Express. 4 June 2023 . 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730152456/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/jun/04/third-schedule-of-pawan-kalyan-starrer-og-begins-44230.html. live.
  20. Web site: Emraan Hashmi wraps up his first schedule of OG, to lock horns with Pawan Kalyan in the next . 27 June 2023. 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730152759/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/emraan-hashmi-wraps-first-schedule-of-og-to-lock-horns-with-pawan-kalyan-in-the-next-8688872/. live.
  21. Web site: Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule . 26 June 2023 . The Times of India. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703110744/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-film-og-by-sujeet-completes-its-third-schedule/articleshow/101277885.cms. live.
  22. Web site: OG: Fourth schedule of Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth's actioner commences in Hyderabad . OTTPlay. 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730153506/https://www.ottplay.com/news/og-fourth-schedule-of-pawan-kalyan-sujeeths-actioner-commences-in-hyderabad/9ef331ccdd771. live.
  23. Web site: They Call Him OG: It's a wrap for the Mumbai schedule . 18 September 2023 . 27 February 2024 . 27 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227041816/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/they-call-him-og-its-a-wrap-for-the-mumbai-schedule.html . live .
  24. Web site: 2024-10-18 . They Call Me OG: Pawan Kalyan to join the team soon as shooting resumes . 2024-10-19 . India Today . en.
  25. Web site: Pawan Kalyan And Sujeeth's 'OG' Shoot Begins In Bombay Today . Ravali . Hymavati . 15 April 2023 . The Hans India. 3 July 2023. 3 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230703111150/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/pawan-kalyan-and-sujeeths-og-shoot-begins-in-bombay-today-792963. live.
  26. Web site: OG: Hungry Cheetah OST out on digital music platforms . 3 September 2023 . 24 February 2024 . 24 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224125346/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/og-hungry-cheetah-ost-out-on-digital-music-platforms.html . live .
  27. Web site: 30 January 2024 . Official: Pawan Kalyan's OG seals its release date . 30 January 2024 . 123telugu.com . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130104817/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/pawan-kalyans-og-seals-its-release-date.html . live .
  28. Web site: 2024-05-29 . Confirmed: Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' is postponed indefinitely . 2024-10-20 . . en-US.
  29. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-08-22 . Producer DVV Danayya confirms OG special teaser to be out on this date . 2024-10-20 . Cinema Express . en.

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