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₹200 crore[1]

OG (also marketed as They Call Him OG) is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language epic action 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.

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

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.[2] The project was funded by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment with a reported production budget of ₹250 crore. Kalyan was reported to receive ₹100 crore for remuneration.[1][3] cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran, music composer Thaman S and production designer A. S. Prakash were chosen as a part of the crew.[4] 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.[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 with the first schedule on 15 April 2023 in Mumbai.[9][10] Kalyan joined the sets in same month.[11] The first schedule was wrapped up on 2 May.[12] Some scenes between Priyanka Mohan and Kalyan was shot in Pune.[13] The second schedule began on 18 May in Hyderabad.[14] The third schedule began on 4 June.[15] Emraan Hashmi joined the sets with this schedule.[16] This schedule was completed on 26 June.[17] The fourth schedule started on 11 July 2023.[18]

Music

The film's soundtrack is composed by Thaman S in his fourth collaboration with Pawan Kalyan after Vakeel Saab, Bheemla Nayak and Bro.[19]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rs 250 cr for Pawan Kalyan's OG, highest in his career". Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Priyanka Arul Mohan joins Pawan Kalyan's film OG". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "'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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "Schedule WRAP! Pawan Kalyan, Sujeeth-Starrer OG Completes Mumbai Shoot". Zoom TV. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ "Third schedule of Pawan Kalyan-starrer OG begins". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "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.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ Hymavati, Ravali (15 April 2023). "Pawan Kalyan And Sujeeth's 'OG' Shoot Begins In Bombay Today". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
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