OG Early Review: Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi Shine in Action-Packed Thriller, But Climax Divides Fans
OG early review: Pawan Kalyan delivers an action-packed performance, Emraan Hashmi impresses in his Telugu debut, and fans rave about the thrilling climax of this 2025 crime drama.
Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi in They Call Him OG deliver a high-octane performance in this 2025 action crime thriller.
That is yet another action-filled entertainer from the stables of Pawan Kalyan! After the success of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, the action crime drama OG (They Call Him OG) has taken the 2025 film scene by storm in anticipation. Scripted and directed by Sujeeth, the film is marked with Emraan Hashmi's Telugu debut, owing to a storm of excitement among fans.
Star Cast
Surrounded by Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi are Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Sriya Reddy, and Subhalekha Sudhakar in major roles.
The plot tells the story of Ojas Gambheera (Pawan Kalyan), a gangster, who returns to Mumbai after 10 years from a confrontation with the other crime boss, Omi Bhau (Emraan Hashmi). Suddenly, fans are looking forward to the first ever clash of Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi on screen.
Early Reviews
On Twitter, self-proclaimed critic Umair Sandhu called OG a “power-packed, bloody mass thriller of 2025”, awarding it a 3.5/5 rating. He wrote:
"This is called a solid comeback. But Emraan Hashmi is the showstopper! He is deadly terrific. What a swag. Crazy dialogues, engaging screenplay, and the last 20 minutes of the climax are the USP of the film. Go for it! Maza aa gaya. OG is a paisa vasool film."
Emraan Hashmi on His Telugu Debut
In a statement to Filmfare, Emraan Hashmi shared his excitement:
"I had started to fully consider going into Telugu film when I was asked for this one. What better way could you think of than actually getting to act against superstar Pawan Kalyan? Well, both director Sujeeth and Pawan Kalyan gave me a very delightful time. From my look to the lines to the entire characterisation, I loved it; I was even more excited about being part of the project."
High on adrenaline with engaging screenplays and a star-studded cast, OG will surely have a direct stamp on the box office. The finest date to mark in your calendars will be September 25, 2025, as the fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to see this epic battle on the big screen.
