Movie Name : They Call Him OG
Release Date : Sep 25, 2025
Cast : Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy, Prakash Raj etc.
Director : Sujeeth
Music Director : Thaman S
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.75/5
Story:
Ojas (Pawan Kalyan) manages to escape an attack in Japan and takes a ship for India There, he saves the life and wealth of Satya Dada (Prakash Raj), who adopts him as his own son. Satya Dada, a powerful figure who establishes a port in Mumbai and offers work to thousands of people, is totally dependent on OG for for protection and support.
However, due to unforeseen circumstances, OG distances himself from Satya Dada and leaves Mumbai for over a decade. But when Omi (Emraan Hashmi), an obdurate mafia don, goes about ruining Satya Dada’s life and threatening the port, OG must return to Mumbai.
Who is Omi, and what are his motives? What were the complications that resulted from OG’s absence, and how did they impact Satya Dada? Will OG come back to confront Omi and settle the unrest? The rest of the tale unfolds around these intriguing questions.
Review:
Pawan Kalyan’s comeback to the big screen in OG is one of his most chic and impactful performances. His Ojas Gambheera is easily one of his finest, thanks to a commanding screen presence coupled with a realistic and realist’s take on the action sequences. Fans get exactly what they’ve been waiting for in OG.
Priyanka Mohan shines in her role opposite Pawan Kalyan. Even with a small part, she is effective and their chemistry is surprisingly strong she holds her own in the story.
Emraan Hashmi, who plays the villain, gives the character an interesting flavor, but it doesn’t match the hype as it doesn’t have the gravity and intricacy commonly associated with a noteworthy antagonist. Regardless, he does manage to provide some of his own characterizations. Sudev Nair does well in another villainous role.
Prakash Raj is highly effective as Satya Dada with a very solid and impactful performance that raises the quality of the film. Arjun Das, unfortunately, fails to make an impression on a character that feels thinly sketched and lacking the detailed history that would help make an impression. Sriya Reddy, delivers a very solid performance, making a strong impact in each and every scene she’s in.
Pawan Kalyan’s OG is precisely what the fans have been waiting for: a larger-than-life act, stiff action, and thrilling elevation sequences. The movie is doing a super job of holding its ground not only among Pawan’s die-hard fans but also among mass audiences, with every sequence reflecting his signature style and sheer screen presence. The build-up towards Ojas’s entry is interesting, but it is the interval block that gets the show running. The octane-filled scenes here leave everyone on the edge of their seats, making this episode the standout of the film. Although action-heightening sequences are routine in most action movies, OG does them in a manner which remains exciting and new, especially for mainstream moviegoers. The latter half of OG is full of jaw-dropping follow-ups.
The scene is a display of Sujeeth’s direction, adding depth to the story and showcasing his narrative prowess. But the pacing of the film weakens as it goes along. Once Ojas is back in Mumbai, the hero-villain confrontation loses some of its steam. Though the action scenes are visually appealing, the emotional punch of the showdowns falls short of expectations. The movie begins to get imbalanced with an increasing sense of predictability as it concentrates immensely on the hero’s upliftment, causing the interest of the audience to dip.
Although the build-up suggests an empowering villain, the execution fails to generate the much-needed intensity to make the conflict compelling. Though there are some unexpected turns in the story, they fail to have the desired impact. The second-half drama falters, especially the subplot involving the RDX container, which becomes less interesting as the movie goes on. The pace established in the first half begins to lose steam, and though the climax is visually interesting, it fails to provide the explosive bang one would expect from a high-octane action movie.
Another plus point is the score of Thaman, which takes the level up in the movie, especially during intense action blocks, builds a sense of anticipation and grips the audience to the screen. Ravi K. Chandran’s work behind the camera deserves a bow as well. The stylish and fashionable visuals speak to the director’s concept and vision while making every single frame look like art and allowing the film to have a distinct aesthetic value overall.
Sujeeth succeeds in bringing on screen Pawan Kalyan’s bigger-than-life on-screen image, giving the masses what they desire: chic fight sequences and heroism. But the failure of the film comes in terms of the story. While action and visuals are top-notch grade, the story doesn’t score high on depth or originality. The storyline is predictable and relies more on show than tell. This results in a lack of emotional investment and surprise elements, reducing the movie to formulaic at times.
Lastly, OG is a stylish fast-moving film that will definitely appease Pawan Kalyan’s fans with its action-packed scenes and heroism of monumental proportions.
But formulaic storyline and lack of narrative depth may leave general audiences disappointed. The film is excellent in terms of visuals, soundtracks, and action sequences but disappoints when it comes to presenting a compelling, innovative storyline. It’s an indulgence for thrill-seekers and hero fans but doesn’t offer anything new as far as storytelling goes.
