OG: 2025 Telugu Gangster Action Thriller Film, Trailer, Review

OG: 2025 Telugu Gangster Action Thriller Film Trailer, Songs & Review

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Movie Name: OG
Directed by: Sujeeth
Starring: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sriya Reddy, Harish Uthaman, Abhimanyu Singh, Ajay Ghosh, Saurav Lokesh
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Release Date: 25 September, 2025
Language: Telugu
Production company: DVV Entertainment
Running Time: 174 Minutes
Rating:
Budget: ₹250 Crore

After vanishing from Mumbai’s underworld for a decade, mob boss Ojas Gambheera resurfaces seeking vengeance against rival crime lords.

OG: Movie Overview

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 is scheduled to release on 25 September 2025.

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.

The film’s soundtrack is composed by Thaman S in his fourth collaboration with Pawan Kalyan after Vakeel Saab, Bheemla Nayak and Bro.

OG is scheduled to release worldwide on 25 September, 2025 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages. The film was originally scheduled to release on 27 September 2024 but was postponed indefinitely due to production delays and Kalyan’s political campaign. The film is tentatively scheduled to be released in 2025.

The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Netflix.

The first single, titled “Firestorm” was released on 2 August 2025. The second single, titled “Suvvi Suvvi” was released on 27 August 2025.

Movie Trailer:

Movie Review:

Action-packed yet narratively uneven gangster drama

Story:

Set in the gritty underworld of 1940s Japan, this action-packed saga follows OG (Ojas Gambheera), the lone survivor of a brutal samurai gang war. He escapes to Mumbai with the visionary Satya Dada, where they set out to build a port. By the 1970s, Satya Dada (Prakash Raj) and Geetha (Sriya Reddy) are locked in conflict with the powerful Mirajkar family over the port and a mysterious container. A shocking incident forces Ojas into exile, creating a power vacuum and heightening tensions. Years later, as darkness looms over Mumbai, the question remains: will Ojas return to reclaim his legacy and protect his allies from the looming threat?

Review:

Pawan Kalyan commands the screen with charisma and intensity as OG. His action sequences combine martial arts, swordplay and gritty gunfights, bringing back memories of his performances in Johnny and Badri. Emraan Hashmi makes a strong impact as the menacing Omi, though his character could have used more depth. It still works as a promising debut in this space.Japanese actor Kazuki Kitamura’s brief but memorable cameo hints at bigger things ahead, keeping fans curious for the sequel. Sriya Reddy delivers a solid performance, while Priyanka Arul Mohan’s Kanmani feels underwritten. Prakash Raj, as Satya Dada, brings authority and intensity, especially in his dynamic with OG. Arjun Das too leaves an impression.Director Sujeeth leans heavily on star power, often at the cost of layered storytelling and character arcs. Several subplots are undercooked, and familiar tropes such as the wife’s murder and the daughter’s kidnapping feel formulaic. Thaman’s rousing soundtrack, however, injects energy into the action sequences.The film has its shortcomings in emotional depth and narrative finesse, but it still succeeds as a stylish action drama with flair.

Movie Songs:

Song Title: Firestorm
Lyrics: Vishwa, Srinivasa Mouli, Raja Kumari (English), Adviteeya Vojjala (Japanese)
Music Composer: Thaman S
Singers: Thaman S, Silambarasan TR, Nazeeruddin, Bharathraj, Deepak Blue, Raja Kumari