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Critics Review
3.00
Action-packed yet narratively uneven gangster drama
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.(more)
Source: Divya Sree, Times Of India
2.50
Invincible Pawan Kalyan lifts film with unmatched aura
Director Sujeeth's attention to the Ojas Gambheera character and the epic Johnny connection towards the pre-climax make the film enjoyable after going through a dip. After Sujeeth and Pawan Kalyan, it is Thaman who makes 'OG' a paisa-vasool masala entertainer. Cinematography by Ravi K Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa deserves a special mention. Many frames featuring Pawan Kalyan, especially during the high-octane action blocks, amp up the vibe. They Call Him OG has its moments, each executed to perfection. But, beyond those pure theatrical moments, the story remains a familiar and predictable tale about the underworld and gangsters.(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
3.00
Pawan Kalyan commands OG control in Sujeeth's actioner
They Call Him OG is an entertaining film made for hardcore fans, by a hardcore fan himself. Yet, in that pursuit, Sujeeth forgoes the opportunity to take a few risks, and he only goes so far as charming us with his (and his team�s) technical brilliance. The fear of losing audience attention at the expense of substance looms large among India's big filmmakers today, and Sujeeth is no exception. His latest could have broken the mould of this sub-genre of mind-melt crowd pleasers, but at least it gives us a groovy remix version of 'Travelling Soldier' from Thammudu (1999). That seems enough for now.(more)
Source: Swaroop, Indian Express