They Call Him OG OTT release: Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi’s action thriller set to make digital debut on…

Power Star Pawan Kalyan returned to the big screen with a bang in They Call Him OG, a high-octane gangster drama, which has become one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters of 2025.

In recent days, the Telugu cinema landscape has been abuzz with the arrival of Power Star, Pawan Kalyan’s heavyweight release that many fans had been waiting for. They Call Him OG, helmed by Sujeeth, which boasts star power, high‑stakes direction, and heavy‑duty production values, making it more than just another action flick. What’s particularly interesting is the timing and manner in which it’s set to make the leap from theatres to homes, marking a new phase in its journey.

When and where to watch?

Following an impressive theatrical run, the makers of They Call Him OG have confirmed that the movie will begin streaming on Netflix on October 23, 2025, in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, which was released in theaters on September 25. With the theatrical window followed closely by the OTT premiere, the film is poised to reach a wider audience far beyond its original region.

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What is the storyline?

They Call Him OG stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role alongside Emraan Hashmi (who marks his Telugu film debut), Priyanka Mohan and other heavyweight performers such as Prakash Raj, Abhimanyu Singh and Arjun Das. The story weaves a gritty gangster‑drama set in Mumbai’s underworld, Pawan’s character, Ojas Gambheera (OG), is a feared figure who vanished at the height of his power, only to return and head into a violent power struggle with his old rivals.

The impressive box office run

On the box‑office front, the film has been nothing short of a commercial juggernaut. Reports indicate that it has raked in about Rs 293.76 crores and is about to achieve the Rs 300 crore global mark, which has already became the highest‑grossing Telugu film of 2025. Its success signals a strong comeback for Pawan Kalyan and reinforces the director’s and producer’s vision for a mass‑appeal thriller and an upcoming sequel that has already hyped up the excitement of OG fans.

Story Highlights

1. They Call Him OG starring Pawan Kalyan will stream on Netflix starting October 23, 2025, in multiple Indian languages.
2. Directed by Sujeeth, the film features a gangster drama set in Mumbai’s underworld with a star-studded cast including Emraan Hashmi and Priyanka Mohan.
3. The film has earned approximately Rs 293.76 crore, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025.
4. A sequel is already in discussion following its massive success, keeping fans eagerly waiting for more.

They Call Him OG has not only made a grand impact at the box office but is now ready to dominate OTT as well. With Pawan Kalyan leading a powerful cast in a gritty gangster tale, the film’s digital release on Netflix opens new doors for wider viewership.