By Krishna Dua 
Pawan Kalyan’s OG Trailer Leaked: Fans React Online
Hyderabad, September 22, 2025 – The digital realm exploded into a frenzy overnight as the trailer for Pawan Kalyan’s much-hyped gangster epic They Call Him OG leaked online, mere hours after its exclusive screening at a rain-soaked pre-release concert in Hyderabad. The 2-minute-45-second clip, intended solely for the 40,000 ecstatic fans braving the downpour at Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium on September 21, surfaced across social media platforms by midnight, racking up over 10 million views by dawn. Directed by Sujeeth and produced by D.V.V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the trailer showcases Pawan Kalyan as the brooding Ojas Gambheera—a reformed don dragged back into Mumbai’s underbelly—clashing swords and fists with Emraan Hashmi’s venomous antagonist Omi Bhau. As fans flood X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and WhatsApp with ecstatic breakdowns and fiery edits, the unauthorized drop has divided opinions: a thrilling appetizer for some, a betrayal of the big-screen magic for others. With the pan-India release locked for September 25, 2025, advance bookings have surged past ₹32 crore globally, signaling OG‘s potential to shatter Pawan Kalyan’s own records. Yet, as the Power Star juggles his Deputy Chief Minister duties with silver-screen supremacy, this leak underscores the double-edged sword of fandom in the social media age—unbridled passion meeting the perils of piracy.
The pre-release event, dubbed the #OGConcert, was a spectacle of devotion and drama. Pawan Kalyan, 53, descended via helicopter in a black trench coat and prop sword, channeling his on-screen intensity amid thunderous applause. “I forced the makers to play it here for you,” he confessed onstage, addressing a Digital Intermediate (DI) delay that had postponed the online debut. The trailer screened to seismic cheers, blending balletic action montages with emotional flashbacks, all underscored by Thaman S’s pulsating score. But as phones lit up the stadium like a sea of stars, recordings escaped—first a grainy 30-second snippet on X at 10:15 PM, then fuller versions by 11 PM. By September 22 morning, hashtags #OGTrailerLeak and #TheyCallHimOG dominated trends, with fans hailing it as “Pawan Kalyan’s career-best” while pleading for an official polish. In a twist, a fan auctioned a premiere ticket for ₹1.25 crore, proceeds funneled to Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party, blending stardom with statesmanship. As theaters brace for midnight shows on September 24, this viral mishap has only amplified the roar: OG isn’t arriving—it’s erupting.
The Making of OG: From Script Whisper to Gangster Gospel
They Call Him OG, officially titled They Call Him OG for its pan-India appeal, germinated in late 2022 during the grueling shoots of Pawan Kalyan’s historical saga Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Director Sujeeth, fresh off the visual extravaganza of Saaho (2018) starring Prabhas, pitched a taut one-liner over a discreet narration: a vanished gangster resurfacing for a blood-soaked reckoning in 1980s Mumbai. Pawan Kalyan, ever the curator of mass-meets-meaning narratives, greenlit it on the spot, envisioning a role that fused Mirchi‘s raw fury with Maharshi‘s introspective depth. By December 2022, DVV Entertainment—riding the Oscar wave of RRR—locked the ₹300 crore budget, marking Danayya’s second tryst with Pawan after Vakeel Saab (2021).
Principal photography ignited on April 15, 2023, in Mumbai’s labyrinthine docks and derelict godowns, capturing the film’s noir-soaked aesthetic. Pawan Kalyan, delaying his political forays, joined in late April, shedding 8 kilograms for Ojas Gambheera’s lean lethality. The first schedule wrapped May 2, shifting to Pune for intimate scenes with Priyanka Mohan, who essays a tenacious journalist entangled in OG’s web. Hyderabad’s second leg from May 18 delved into emotional crucibles, with Arjun Das as a conflicted protégé adding layers of betrayal. Production stuttered in 2024 amid Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena campaign, which clinched the 2024 Andhra Pradesh polls, installing him as Deputy CM. Resuming May 14, 2025, the team conquered a custom Mumbai set over 10 days, wrapping Pawan’s portions June 7. Editor Naveen Nooli sculpted a 150-minute cut, while VFX maestro Kamalakannan K.E. layered 40% digital enhancements—bullet-time duels and holographic flashbacks—without eclipsing practical grit.
Sujeeth’s sophomore vision matures Saaho‘s sprawl into focused fury: OG fakes his demise to protect kin, only a protege’s murder yanks him back. Flashbacks chronicle his dockside ascent to don-dom, probing loyalty’s razor edge. Emraan Hashmi’s Omi Bhau, a silver-tongued psycho in his Telugu debut, mirrors Scarface‘s Tony Montana with Urdu-laced taunts. Priyanka Mohan’s arc injects romance amid crossfire; Prakash Raj’s grizzled Satya Dada mentors with menace; Sriya Reddy and Harish Uthaman flesh the syndicate. Supporting turns from Subhalekha Sudhakar and Abhimanyu Singh amplify the rogues. Thaman S’s OST—his fourth with Pawan—drops bangers: “Firestorm” (August 2, 2025) roars primal; “Suvvi Suvvi” (August 27) drips monsoon romance; “Trance of Omi” (September 11) psyches with hip-hop menace; “Guns N’ Roses” (September 15) fuses trap and violins. The September 2, 2023, teaser “Hungry Cheetah”—Pawan stalking shadows on his 52nd birthday—netted 50 million views, priming the pump.
Dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, OG eyes Netflix post-theatrical (₹92 crore rights). UA 16+ certified, it balances whistles with substance, choreographed by Anl Arasu’s wire-fu-street hybrid. As Pawan Kalyan quipped at the concert, “OG stands for Original Gangster—and the grit in us all.”
The Concert Chaos: Rain, Roars, and the Record Bid
September 21, 2025, tested Hyderabad’s skies and spirits. Muggy air turned torrential by evening, yet 40,000 Power Star devotees flooded Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium for the #OGConcert—a hybrid pre-release fusing music and mayhem. Sunidhi Chauhan and Vijay Antony ignited the stage with medleys from Pawan’s hits, but the deluge threatened washout. Undeterred, Pawan Kalyan chopper-landed at 8 PM, sword aloft, black-clad like OG incarnate. “Sanjay Sahoo ki yedi antha suluva raadu,” he riffed from Jalsa, easing DI delay gripes.
The two-hour blitz was fan foreplay: Clips from Attarintiki Daredi dances, co-star shoutouts. Emraan Hashmi video-linked from Mumbai, trading “serial kisser” for “serial killer.” Priyanka Mohan recounted night-shoot marathons; Prakash Raj lauded Pawan’s “methodical madness.” The auction pinnacle: Tech whiz Ravi Teja bid ₹1.25 crore for a premiere pass, donating to Jana Sena’s rural coffers—Pawan hugged him onstage, eyes misty: “This is for the people we serve.”
Lights dimmed at 9:30 PM; the trailer unspooled. Opening gunshot: “They call him OG because he wrote the rules… now, he’ll rewrite them in blood.” Montages erupted—Pawan’s slow-mo flips over goons, sword duels in monsoon alleys, tender family vignettes. Omi Bhau smirks from a throne: “You vanished like smoke, OG. But smoke always chokes.” Thaman’s “Guns N’ Roses” throbbed, crowd seismic. Phones captured it all; by 10 PM, leaks breached.
Leak Anatomy: From Stadium Snippets to Viral Vortex
The breach was inevitable in fandom’s firestorm. First ping: @PowerStarLegion’s 30-second action clip at 10:15 PM—”OG entry fire!”—exploding to 100K views. By 11 PM, @TollywoodInsider dropped “full trailer clear visuals & audio—for morning-waiters,” threading X with breakdowns. Instagram Reels synced edits to “Suvvi Suvvi”; YouTube mirrors titled “OG HD Leak” dodged takedowns, seeding Telegram hordes.
Dawn tallied 10 million impressions: X’s #OGTrailerLeak hit 3 million posts; Insta Stories looped Pawan’s sword swing. Telugu forums like Idlebrain dissected: “Ravi K. Chandran’s rain poetry!” vs. “Slow-mos need trim.” Global NRIs VPN-streamed; Dubai watch parties dissected Omi’s monologue. DVV’s 8 AM X plea—”Theater magic awaits; delete leaks”—retweeted by Sujeeth with a sword emoji. Watermarks traced stadium origins; DMCA loomed, but virality outpaced.
Ironically, piracy peddled: Pre-leak advances at ₹32 crore (previews inclusive) spiked 40%, per Andhra Box Office. FICCI pegs annual Indian cinema piracy at ₹20,000 crore—OG‘s “free marketing” echoes Pushpa 2‘s 2024 boost.
Fan Reactions: Ecstasy, Edits, and Entreaties
Social media morphed into an OG coliseum by September 22 noon. X’s Telugu trends monopolized: @PKDevoteeAP’s “Pawan anna as OG is FIRE! Emraan bhai’s villainy chef’s kiss” netted 50K likes. TikTok’s #OGChallenge recreated poses, 15 million views. Women fans trended “OG for intensity, not just action,” praising emotional beats.
Memes reigned: OG over Godfather posters; Pawan’s sword dubbed Game of Thrones. Theories swirled—”Omi’s OG’s brother?!” Political nods: “From assembly to underworld—anna slays!” Rivals trolled—Allu Arjun fans memed “vanishing act” as election absentee—but unity triumphed. Chiranjeevi emoji-stormed pride; Ram Charan teased collabs. Emraan posted: “Omi vs OG—best don wins. Sept 25 loading.”
Divisions simmered: @OGPurist ranted, “Leak ruins theater thrill—DVV fumbled!” Demands for official YouTube polish flooded @DVVMovies. Yet, exhilaration edged: “Outstanding,” chorused many, Pawan’s gymnastics and Hashmi’s Urdu venom lauded. NRI London screenings of leaks hyped diaspora. Celeb chorus: Mahesh Babu fire emojis; Nani “thunderstruck.” The frenzy? Pawan monopoly—2.5 million #TheyCallHimOG posts.
Trailer Breakdown: Action, Emotion, and Emraan Edge
The leaked 2:45 glimpse is a powder keg. Voiceover hooks: OG’s gravelly “Rules rewritten in blood.” Montages cascade—balletic brawls (Pawan flipping foes), monsoon swordplay, family loss flashbacks. Omi Bhau dominates: Penthouse throne, venom drip: “Smoke chokes.” Arjun Das’s lieutenant broods betrayal. Priyanka’s journalist sparks romance; Prakash Raj chews scenery.
Sujeeth’s style evolves: Desaturated palettes (Ravi K. Chandran’s 4K rain-slicked grit), Anl Arasu’s innovative fights (Kalari-infused wirework). Thaman’s score—trap swells, violin wails—pulses. VFX subtle: Bullet-time, holograms enhance, not eclipse. Fans rave: “Pawan’s best mass-elevated!” Emraan’s Telugu bow? “Cherry on top,” per Republic World—his psycho charisma bridges Bollywood-Tollywood.
Pacing critiques: “Too many slow-mos,” some nitpick, but emotional core—OG’s code amid chaos—resonates. As Cinema Express noted, “Brutal, stylish promise.”
Box Office Blitz: Leaks as Launchpad?
Pre-leak, OG eyed ₹100 crore Day 1: Overseas ₹40 crore, domestic ₹60 crore. Post-leak, Andhra theaters hiked to ₹800 (GST in), advances ballooned. Global ₹32 crore (previews) projects ₹200 crore weekend, ₹500 crore lifetime—Pawan’s Bheemla Nayak throne toppled.
Clash with Lucky Baskhar (September 27)? OG‘s pull prevails. Netflix’s November drop? Leak whets appetites. Sujeeth’s growth: “Saaho sprawl to OG focus.” For Pawan, post-Ustaad Bhagat Singh delays, redemption.
Political Power Play: Deputy CM’s Dual Reign
Pawan’s OG avatar mirrors his life: Gangster grit meets governance grace. As Deputy CM, schedules juggled assembly with action—2024 polls victory his real blockbuster. Concert nod to JSP: Auction funds rural dev. Fans chant “anna slays both!”—stardom fueling politics, vice versa.
Echoes of the Leak: Boon, Bane, or Both?
Leaks scar: Pushpa 2 dented hype; Kalki boosted ₹1,000 crore. OG? Net boon—buzz cements 2025 Telugu titan. DVV’s appeals? Sisyphean, but enforcement tightens. Positively, it democratizes: Global fans taste early.
Dawn of the Don: September 25 Storm
As September 22 wanes, screenings tease media; Vijayawada stocks reels. Premieres September 24, 9 PM—chariot processions echo Gabbar Singh. Pawan’s tweet: “OG’s roar from streets. Theaters, unleashed.” Emraan tours Telugu promo.
They Call Him OG storms not as film, but phenomenon. Pawan’s words: “Original grit in us.” Leak chaotic? Yes. But in fandom’s fire, it forged frenzy—for September 25, curtains rise to thunder. Power Star returns—viral bang heralding dynasty dawn.