They Call Him OG

 

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They Call Him OG is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action crime film. The plot follows a retired gangster, Ojas Gambheera (OG), as he returns from a decade of hiding to reclaim his empire and take revenge on a rival crime lord.

Plot summary

The story is set in 1990s Mumbai and centers on Ojas Gambheera (played by Pawan Kalyan), who once commanded the city's criminal underworld. After a 10-year disappearance, he is forced out of retirement by a new threat to his former family and their territory. He returns to confront the new boss, Omi Bhau (played by Emraan Hashmi), setting off a brutal gang war.

The plot includes:

• OG's backstory as a former samurai who was trained in Tokyo and pledged allegiance to Mumbai crime lord Satya Dada (Prakash Raj).
• The escalating rivalry between Satya Dada and another gangster, Mirajkar (Tej Sapru), culminating in the murder of Satya's son by Mirajkar's son, Jimmy.
• OG leaving the underworld and attempting a normal life with his wife and child, only to be drawn back into the chaos.
• The conflict intensifying with the arrival of Omi Bhau, who seeks to control Mumbai's port and criminal activities.

Cast and crew

• Director and Writer: Sujeeth
• Producer: D. V. V. Danayya
• Music: Thaman S
• Principal Cast:
  • Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, "OG"
  • Emraan Hashmi as Omi Bhau, the antagonist
  • Priyanka Mohan as Dr. Kanmani
  • Arjun Das as Satya Dada's successor
  • Prakash Raj as Satya Dada
  • Sriya Reddy as Geetha, Satya Dada's sister-in-law

Reception and box office

They Call Him OG premiered on September 25, 2025, and received mixed reviews from critics. Many praised its stylish direction, visual aesthetics, background score, and Pawan Kalyan's screen presence. However, critics largely found the storyline to be predictable and lacking originality. Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a major commercial success, particularly for its strong opening weekend. It broke into the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.

Further reading and viewing

• Box Office Updates: For the latest box office data, you can check financial news sites that cover Indian cinema.
• Official Trailer: The official trailer is available on YouTube.
• Soundtrack: The film's soundtrack, composed by Thaman S, is also available on YouTube.
• OTT Release: The film is expected to be released on Netflix in late October 2025.