OG (upcoming film)

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OG
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySujeeth
Written bySujeeth
Produced byD. V. V. Danayya
Starring
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Music byThaman S
Production
company
Release date
  • 27 September 2024 (2024-09-27)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget250 crore[2]

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 Arul Mohan in lead roles.

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 27 September 2024 or on 3th April 2024. D. V. V. Danayya, the producer of the film, reconfirmed the release date on 27th September 2024.[3][4]

Synopsis[edit]

OG revolves around a ruthless don named Ojas Gambheera "OG" who returns to Mumbai following his ten year disappearing to finish off Omi Bhau, a crime boss.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In October 2022, it was reported that Sujeeth narrated a script to Pawan Kalyan which impressed him.[5] On 4 December 2022, Pawan Kalyan announced that he would collaborate with director Sujeeth, who previously directed Saaho (2019), for his venture after Hari Hara Veera Mallu with Krish Jagarlamudi.[6] The project was funded by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment with a reported production budget of 300 crore. Kalyan was reported to receive 100 crore for remuneration.[2][7] cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran, music composer Thaman S and production designer A. S. Prakash were chosen as a part of the crew.[8] 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.[9] Later, Sujeeth began location scouting for the film with cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran and production designer A. S. Prakash at Flora Fountain in Mumbai.[10]

Casting[edit]

Priyanka Arul Mohan was cast as the female lead, while Emraan Hashmi was cast as the antagonist, thus marking his debut in Telugu cinema.[11][12] Arjun Das, Shriya Reddy, Harish Uthaman and Prakash Raj are cast in other supporting roles.[13]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 15 April 2023 in Mumbai.[14][15] Kalyan joined the sets in same month.[16] The first schedule was wrapped up on 2 May.[17] Some scenes between Priyanka Mohan and Kalyan was shot in Pune.[18] The second schedule began on 18 May in Hyderabad.[19] The third schedule began on 4 June.[20] Emraan Hashmi joined the sets with this schedule.[21] This schedule was completed on 26 June.[22] The fourth schedule started on 11 July 2023.[23] Mumbai schedule, which lasted for two months was wrapped on 18 September 2023.[24]

Music[edit]

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]

Marketing[edit]

Late-August 2023, the makers announced that instead of releasing the first look, the team will release a video.[27] On 2 September 2023, OG glimpse was released, titled "Hungry Cheetah", coinciding with Kalyan's birthday.[28] Trailer launch event was held at Sandhya theatre, Hyderabad.[29] It became the most liked Telugu glimpse in 24 hours of its release.[30]

Release[edit]

OG is scheduled to release on 27 September 2024 in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Hindi and Tamil.[1][31][32]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Official: Pawan Kalyan's OG seals its release date". 123telugu.com. 30 January 2024. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Rs 250 cr for Pawan Kalyan's OG, highest in his career". 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  3. ^ "DVV Danayya reconfirms the release date of Pawan Kalyan's OG". 123telugu.com. 4 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG release date announced: Here's when Sujeeth's film will hit theatres". Hindustan Times. 6 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Pawan Kalyan announces his next". October 2022. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's next film with director Sujeeth announced: They call him the #OG, write makers". The Times of India. 4 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  7. ^ "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. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  8. ^ Today, Telangana (26 June 2023). "Pawan Kalyan-Sujeeth's action entertainer 'OG' finishes 50% of its shoot". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's next with 'Saaho' director Sujeeth launched; see pics". The Times of India. 30 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Og: లొకేషన్స్ వేటలో #Og టీమ్… షూటింగ్ అప్పటినుంచేనా?". 26 March 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Priyanka Arul Mohan joins Pawan Kalyan's film OG". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Emraan Hashmi to make south cinema debut with Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'OG'". The Times of India. 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  14. ^ "'OG' shoot begins in Mumbai: Pawan Kalyan set to join the cast next week". The Times of India. 15 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' movie update: Shooting begins in Mumbai". The Economic Times. 15 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  16. ^ "Sujeetha's OG: Pawan Kalyan wraps up the Mumbai schedule, details inside". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Schedule WRAP! Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth-Starrer OG Completes Mumbai Shoot". Zoom TV. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  18. ^ "OG: Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Arul Mohan's film progresses with new schedule in Pune". The Times of India. 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  19. ^ "After Mumbai schedule, Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' gears up for next phase of filming in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Third schedule of Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG begins". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  21. ^ "Emraan Hashmi wraps up his first schedule of OG, to lock horns with Pawan Kalyan in the next". 27 June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  22. ^ "Pawan Kalyan's film 'OG' by Sujeet completes its third schedule". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  23. ^ "OG: Fourth schedule of Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth's actioner commences in Hyderabad". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  24. ^ "They Call Him OG: It's a wrap for the Mumbai schedule". 18 September 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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  26. ^ "OG: Hungry Cheetah OST out on digital music platforms". 3 September 2023. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  27. ^ "No First Look for Pawan Kalyan's OG; Makers Promise a Bigger Bang". 28 August 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  28. ^ "OG first glimpse out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  29. ^ "OG glimpse: Pawan Kalyan on the prowl - idlebrain.com". idlebrain.com. 2 September 2023. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  30. ^ "OG glimpse creates an all time record in Tollywood". 3 September 2023. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  31. ^ "Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG release date announced: Here's when Sujeeth's film will hit theatres". Hindustan Times. 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  32. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (6 February 2024). "Pawan Kalyan's 'OG,' From 'RRR' Producer DVV Entertainment, Sets Release Date – Global Bulletin". Variety. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.

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