The anticipation surrounding Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film, "OG" (They Call Him OG), is reaching fever pitch as the makers gear up for the release of the third single, "Guns N Roses". The song is scheduled to be released on September 15, 2025, at 4:50 PM, much to the excitement of fans who have been eagerly awaiting its arrival.
The announcement of the "Guns N Roses" release date has been accompanied by a new poster, further fueling the buzz around the film. A glimpse of the song was initially offered during Pawan Kalyan's birthday celebrations, and the snippet quickly went viral, indicating the immense popularity and anticipation surrounding the track.
"OG" is directed by Sujeeth, known for his work on "Saaho," and stars Pawan Kalyan as Ojas Gambheera, a Mumbai underworld boss returning to reclaim his empire. The film marks the Telugu debut of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who will be playing the antagonist, Omi Bhau, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation. The cast also includes Priyanka Mohan as the female lead, along with Sriya Reddy, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, and Shaam in pivotal roles.
The music for "OG" is being composed by Thaman S, who is known for his energetic and mass-appealing compositions. The previous songs from the film have already become chartbusters, and "Guns N Roses" is expected to follow suit, striking a chord with audiences awaiting glimpses of Kalyan's character.
DVV Entertainment, the production house behind the film, is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring a grand release. Advance bookings for "OG" are set to open on September 19, and a pre-release event is planned for September 20. The film is scheduled for a pan-India theatrical release on September 25, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
"OG" has already generated significant buzz in North America, with pre-sales crossing the million-dollar mark. The film has become the fastest Telugu film to achieve this milestone, indicating its massive appeal outside India. As of September 14, 2025, "OG" had already sold 50,000 pre-sale tickets in North America.
The film's narrative revolves around Ojas Gambheera's return to Mumbai after a decade-long absence, seeking to reclaim his empire and exact revenge on Omi Bhau, leading to a brutal criminal war. The production budget for "OG" is estimated to be between ₹240–₹250 crore, making it the most expensive film of Pawan Kalyan's career.
Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for "OG" for a record ₹92 crore, with streaming expected approximately four weeks after the theatrical release. The film is poised to be a landmark entry in the gangster-action genre, with its stylish direction, intense character arcs, and massive production scale.