They Call Him OG
September 21, 2025
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They Call Him OG — The Storm Returns
🎬 General Information
Film Title: OG (Original Gangster) — promoted with the tagline They Call Him OG.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language: Telugu (multilingual release: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada)
Director & Writer: Sujeeth
Producer: D. V. V. Danayya (DVV Entertainment)
Music: Thaman S
Artists: Ravi K. Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa
Editor: Naveen Nooli
👥 Starring
Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera “OG” — the protagonist, a once-powerful gangster who disappears for 10 years and returns to claim power and revenge.
Emraan Hashmi as Omi Bhau — the new villain, who took over when OG disappeared. This is Emraan’s first time in a Telugu film.
Priyanka Arul Mohan — female lead, as Kanmani
Also starring Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Harish Uthaman, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Abhimanyu Singh and many other supporting names.
📖 Synopsis
Flashback:
Ojas Gambheera — nicknamed OG — was a notorious gangster of Mumbai, much feared in the criminal world. He suddenly disappeared from the limelight, leaving behind a waning empire.
Return after 10 years:
OG returns to regain lost power and take revenge on Omi Bhau, who took over the “throne” during OG’s absence. The plot promises tension between loyalty and betrayal, power battles on the fringes of the underground society, and a look at the gangster nature — not just the action but also the strategy, honor and danger.
Trailer & Highlights
The official trailer has been released, revealing many powerful scenes and a dark atmosphere, intense action.
A standout song is Hungry Cheetah – the first teaser/debut with an aggressive, powerful style.
The trailer clearly shows the OG character with cold eyes, determined comeback, and the rival Omi Bhau with hidden danger. Big shots, intense action and invested visual effects.
📅 Release Date & OTT
In theaters: 25 September 2025 — global release in multiple regions, multiple languages.
After the theatrical run, the film will be available on the OTT platform Netflix.
💡 Preview & Expectations
This is one of the most anticipated films of 2025 in the Telugu film industry — because the OG is not just an action hero but a powerful “comeback” of an icon.
Emraan Hashmi’s debut in regional Telugu cinema further heightens curiosity about the fusion of styles
The trailer and promotional campaign have done a good job of building the mystery, creating high excitement among the fan base.