Director Sujeeth recently shared several fascinating details about the upcoming film OG starring Pawan Kalyan:
Film Title and Character Details
The title OG has multiple meanings:
- Ojas: Meaning “master” or “fight master”
- Gambheera: Another significant character name
- Also stands for “Original Gangster”
Movie Production Insights
- Initially, Sujeeth was offered a remake project with Pawan Kalyan
- He preferred creating an original story
- The film features unique martial arts sequences
- Includes Krav Maga and Aikido fight choreography
Action Sequence Highlights
Sujeeth revealed that:
- An action episode was shot in Panchgani
- Pawan Kalyan worked extensively with martial arts masters from Mumbai and Pune
- The actor even studied YouTube videos to design action scenes
- The film incorporates a Japanese-style action aesthetic
Release Details
- Scheduled for release on September 27, 2024
- Production was paused during Pawan Kalyan’s election campaign
- Will resume shooting post-election results
The director expressed his admiration for Pawan Kalyan’s unique approach to action sequences and filmmaking.
Citations:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/director-sujeeth-unveils-the-meaning-behind-they-call-him-og-title-featuring-pawan-kalyan/articleshow/110466479.cms
[2] https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/director-sujeeth-reveals-what-pawan-kalyans-film-title-og-stands-for-article-110454023
[3] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sujeeth
[4] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6682160/
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujeeth
[6] https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sujeeth-director.html
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKDCmk9zeJU
[8] https://tvovermind.com/og-was-planned-as-a-remake-too/