Pawan Kalyan, Tollywood’s beloved Power Star and Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, has finally wrapped filming for his much-awaited gangster drama, OG (also called They Call Him OG). The film’s team shared the big news on June 8, 2025, and fans are absolutely thrilled. Directed by Sujeeth and backed by DVV Entertainment, OG is gearing up for a massive release on September 25, 2025, promising an explosive mix of action and drama.
Getting OG to the finish line wasn’t easy. Filming kicked off in April 2023 in Mumbai, with later shoots in Hyderabad, Pune, and Vijayawada. But Pawan’s packed political schedule—his 2024 election campaign and duties as Deputy CM—kept putting things on hold. The shoot paused for months, picking up again briefly in October 2024 and then in May 2025. Even with these challenges, Pawan poured his heart into the project, logging about 20 days of shooting since early May 2025, often pulling long hours to keep things moving.
The final stretch, wrapped up by June 16, 2025, in Vijayawada, included some intense night scenes. The team marked the milestone with a cool poster of Pawan rocking a sharp black look, captioned, “PACKUP for GAMBHEERA...GEAR UP for the RELEASE.” Fans went wild, cheering Pawan’s knack for juggling his movie star and political roles like a pro.
OG is a Telugu action flick that puts Pawan in the shoes of Ojas Gambheera, a tough-as-nails don who storms back to Mumbai after 10 years to take on crime lord Omi Bhau, played by Emraan Hashmi, who’s making his Telugu debut. Priyanka Mohan is the leading lady, joined by heavyweights like Prakash Raj, Arjun Das, and Sriya Reddy. Set in the rough-and-tumble Mumbai underworld of the ‘90s, the movie mixes gritty action with a retro vibe—think Pawan in bell-bottoms and olive-green shirts, as seen in some viral set clips.
Sujeeth, the guy behind Saaho, directs this big-budget beast—clocking in at Rs 200–250 crores, Pawan’s priciest film yet. With Ravi K. Chandran handling cinematography and Thaman S delivering a killer soundtrack (the song “Alantodu Malli Vastunnadante” is already a hit), OG is set to make waves across India with its multi-language release.
The shoot hit a few bumps, like when Emraan Hashmi came down with dengue during the Mumbai schedule in May 2025, pausing things briefly. The team pivoted to other scenes, keeping the momentum going. Pawan’s dedication shone through, too—he once wrapped a day’s shoot for OG and then nailed dubbing for Hari Hara Veera Mallu in just four hours, earning major props from fans.
The sets at Annapurna Studios, designed to bring the ‘80s Mumbai underworld to life, have fans buzzing, especially about the action scenes, which promise to be a total treat. With half the shoot done by June 2023, the 2025 push focused on nailing the drama and fight sequences for a jaw-dropping final cut.
Now that OG is in the can, Pawan’s likely turning his attention to Ustaad Bhagat Singh, a Telugu remake of Theri, directed by Harish Shankar. He’s also finished shooting Hari Hara Veera Mallu, though its release is delayed due to VFX and budget issues. Despite his demanding day job as Deputy CM, Pawan’s love for movies is clear as day, and he keeps pulling off both with serious grit.
The OG shoot wrapping is huge for Pawan and his fans, who’ve been counting down to this gangster epic. With the team hyping “high and hysteria” on the big screen and Pawan bringing his A-game as Ojas Gambheera, this one’s shaping up to be a game-changer. Come September 25, 2025, OG is ready to light up theaters with Pawan’s signature charm and a story that packs a punch.