OG (upcoming film)

OG (also marketed as They Call Him OG) is an upcoming Indian action thriller film 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 Arul Mohan in lead roles.

OG
Teaser Poster
Directed bySujeeth
Written bySujeeth
Produced byD. V. V. Danayya
Starring
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Music byThaman S
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹250 crore[1]

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.

Synopsis

OG revolves around a ruthless gangster named Ojas Gambheera "OG" who returns to Mumbai after disappearing for 10 years on a personal crusade to finish crime bosses.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced on 4 December 2022.[2] The film is produced by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment.[3] The film is being made on a budget of ₹250 crore and Pawan Kalyan was reported to receive ₹100 crore (US$13 million) as remuneration.[1][4] The technical team of the film consists of cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran, with music composer Thaman S and production designer A. S. Prakash.[5]

Casting

Priyanka Arul Mohan was cast as the female lead, while Emraan Hashmi was cast as the antagonist, thus marking his debut in Telugu cinema.[6][7] Arjun Das, Shriya Reddy, Harish Uthaman and Prakash Raj are cast in other supporting roles.[8]

Filming

Principal photography began on 15 April 2023 in Mumbai.[9] Kalyan joined the sets in same month.[10] The first schedule was wrapped up on 2 May.[11] Some scenes between Priyanka Mohan and Kalyan was shot in Pune.[12] The second schedule began on 18 May in Hyderabad.[13] The third schedule began on 4 June.[14] Emraan Hashmi joined the sets with this schedule.[15] This schedule was completed on 26 June.[16] The fourth schedule started on 11 July 2023.[17]

Music

The film's soundtrack is composed by Thaman S in his fourth collaboration with Pawan Kalyan after Vakeel Saab, Bheemla Nayak and Bro.[18]

References
  1. "Rs 250 cr for Pawan Kalyan's OG, highest in his career".
  2. "Pawan Kalyan's next film with director Sujeeth announced: They call him the #OG, write makers". The Times of India. 4 December 2022.
  3. "Pawan Kalyan's massive action drama with director Sujeeth, produced by DVV Danayya, kickstarts in Hyderabad - idlebrain.com". idlebrain.com.
  4. "Is Pawan Kalyan joining the league of top Indian actors with his massive remuneration for Sujeeth's 'OG'?". The Times of India. 1 June 2023.
  5. Today, Telangana (26 June 2023). "Pawan Kalyan-Sujeeth's action entertainer 'OG' finishes 50% of its shoot". Telangana Today.
  6. "Priyanka Arul Mohan joins Pawan Kalyan's film OG". India Today.
  7. "Emraan Hashmi to make south cinema debut with Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'OG'". The Times of India. 16 June 2023.
  8. "Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule". The Times of India. 26 June 2023.
  9. "Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' movie update: Shooting begins in Mumbai". The Economic Times. 15 April 2023.
  10. "Sujeetha's OG: Pawan Kalyan wraps up the Mumbai schedule, details inside". OTTPlay.
  11. "Schedule WRAP! Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth-Starrer OG Completes Mumbai Shoot". Zoom TV.
  12. "OG: Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Arul Mohan's film progresses with new schedule in Pune". The Times of India. 4 May 2023.
  13. "After Mumbai schedule, Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' gears up for next phase of filming in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 18 May 2023.
  14. "Third schedule of Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG begins". Cinema Express.
  15. "Emraan Hashmi wraps up his first schedule of OG, to lock horns with Pawan Kalyan in the next". 27 June 2023.
  16. "Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule". The Times of India. 26 June 2023.
  17. "OG: Fourth schedule of Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth's actioner commences in Hyderabad". OTTPlay.
  18. Hymavati, Ravali (15 April 2023). "Pawan Kalyan And Sujeeth's 'OG' Shoot Begins In Bombay Today". The Hans India.
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