OG (2025) – Pawan Kalyan’s Explosive Gangster Drama with Emraan Hashmi 💥🔥

The Telugu film industry gears up for one of its biggest action spectacles of 2025 with OG, an action crime saga starring Pawan Kalyan as the enigmatic gangster Ojas Gambheera. Written and directed by Sujeeth (Saaho fame) and produced by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the film also introduces Emraan Hashmi to Telugu cinema in a villainous avatar.

Set against the gritty backdrop of Mumbai’s underworld, OG is scheduled for release on 25 September 2025 worldwide. With a ₹250 crore budget, massive star power, and a gripping gangster storyline, this is one of the most awaited Indian films of the year.

🎬 Premise – The Return of a Legend

The story follows Ojas Gambheera (Pawan Kalyan), a feared gangster who mysteriously disappeared for ten years. Now, he resurfaces in Mumbai with only one mission — to eliminate Omi Bhau (Emraan Hashmi), a ruthless crime boss who has taken over the city’s underworld.

As old rivalries ignite and alliances crumble, the streets of Mumbai turn into a battlefield where blood, loyalty, and vengeance collide.

As Ojas declares in the trailer: “I vanished for a decade… but the city still remembers my name.”

👥 Cast & Characters

• Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera “OG” – the legendary gangster returning to reclaim his throne.

• Emraan Hashmi as Omi Bhau – a merciless don ruling Mumbai’s underworld.

• Priyanka Mohan as Kanmani – Ojas’s love interest and moral anchor.

• Arjun Das as Arjun

• Prakash Raj as Satya Dada

• Sriya Reddy as Geetha

• Rao Ramesh, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Harish Uthaman, Abhimanyu Singh, Ajay Ghosh, Saurav Lokesh, Vennela Kishore in supporting roles.

• Neha Shetty in a special appearance.

🎥 Behind the Scenes – Big Scale Production

• Director/Writer: Sujeeth

• Producer: D. V. V. Danayya (RRR, Vinaya Vidheya Rama)

• Cinematography: Ravi K. Chandran & Manoj Paramahamsa

• Editing: Naveen Nooli

• Music: Thaman S (known for his high-voltage soundtracks)

• Production House: DVV Entertainment

• Budget: ₹250 crore

Principal photography began in April 2023 in Mumbai, with high-intensity action set pieces designed on international scale.

🎶 Music & Style

Thaman S’s soundtrack is expected to be a powerhouse mix of mass anthems, gangster themes, and soulful tracks, elevating Pawan Kalyan’s larger-than-life presence. Expect chartbusters that will dominate both theatres and playlists.

📅 Release Date & Runtime

• Release Date: 25 September 2025

• Runtime: 174 minutes

• Language: Telugu (with dubbed versions likely in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada)

• Distribution: DreamZ Entertainment, Phars Film, Prathyangira Cinemas

🔥 Why OG is One of 2025’s Biggest Films

• Pawan Kalyan’s Power-packed Comeback: Fans have been eagerly waiting for his full-fledged gangster drama.

• Emraan Hashmi’s Telugu Debut: His transformation into the menacing Omi Bhau is already creating buzz.

• Sujeeth’s Vision: Known for scale and stylized action, Sujeeth promises OG will be a gangster epic with emotional depth.

• Mass Appeal: With action, drama, romance, and underworld intrigue, OG is set to dominate both Indian and international markets.

🌑 Final Thoughts

OG is not just another gangster film — it’s a high-octane crime saga, a clash of titans between Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi. With its grand scale, gripping premise, and stylish execution, it is poised to set the box office on fire this September.

As Ojas Gambheera himself warns:“When I return, I don’t just bring fear. I bring war.”