They Call Him OG Movie Review: Action-packed yet narratively uneven gangster drama

Story: Set in the gritty underworld of 1940s Japan, this action-packed saga follows OG (Ojas Gambheera), the lone survivor of a brutal samurai gang war. He escapes to Mumbai with the visionary Satya Dada, where they set out to build a port. By the 1970s, Satya Dada (Prakash Raj) and Geetha (Sriya Reddy) are locked in conflict with the powerful Mirajkar family over the port and a mysterious container. A shocking incident forces Ojas into exile, creating a power vacuum and heightening tensions. Years later, as darkness looms over Mumbai, the question remains: will Ojas return to reclaim his legacy and protect his allies from the looming threat?Review:Pawan Kalyan commands the screen with charisma and intensity as OG. His action sequences combine martial arts, swordplay and gritty gunfights, bringing back memories of his performances in Johnny and Badri. Emraan Hashmi makes a strong impact as the menacing Omi, though his character could have used more depth. It still works as a promising debut in this space.Japanese actor Kazuki Kitamura’s brief but memorable cameo hints at bigger things ahead, keeping fans curious for the sequel. Sriya Reddy delivers a solid performance, while Priyanka Arul Mohan’s Kanmani feels underwritten. Prakash Raj, as Satya Dada, brings authority and intensity, especially in his dynamic with OG. Arjun Das too leaves an impression.Director Sujeeth leans heavily on star power, often at the cost of layered storytelling and character arcs. Several subplots are undercooked, and familiar tropes such as the wife’s murder and the daughter’s kidnapping feel formulaic. Thaman’s rousing soundtrack, however, injects energy into the action sequences.The film has its shortcomings in emotional depth and narrative finesse, but it still succeeds as a stylish action drama with flair.– Divya Shree