Often referred to as They Call Him OG , this gangster-action film has been in the making since 2023. Director Sujeeth ( Saaho ) promises a slick, John Wick-style actioner with Pawan Kalyan playing a retired don who returns to the Mumbai underworld. The film’s teaser showcased a bald, bearded, deadly Kalyan – a look that broke the internet. With music by Thaman S, OG is expected to be stylish, violent, and fast-paced, targeting urban youth and multiplex audiences. Franchises and Sequels 6. Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 (Prabhas, Nag Ashwin) Although the first part released in 2024, the sequel is already in advanced pre-production for a late 2025 or early 2026 release. The post-credit scenes of Kalki introduced a futuristic avatar of Amitabh Bachchan’s Ashwatthama and a deeper dive into the Mahabharata-inspired dystopia. Part 2 is expected to resolve the cliffhanger, introduce more mythological characters in sci-fi form, and potentially feature a face-off between Deepika Padukone’s Sumati and the antagonist. This will be Tollywood’s most expensive film to date.
A complete departure from Prabhas’s action-heavy slate. The Raja Saab is a horror-comedy-romance in the vein of Stree or Kanchana . Directed by Maruthi ( Bhale Bhale Magadivoy ), the film has already generated buzz for its stylish poster revealing Prabhas in a retro, suave look. The project will rely on practical effects and a folk-horror aesthetic. It is scheduled for a summer 2025 release, giving Prabhas two major films in the same year (with Salaar 2 ). 2025 telugu movies
A direct-to-theater romantic drama that taps into the Arjun Reddy emotional violence trope but with a softer, more realistic lens. The film has already created buzz in the festival circuit for its raw performances and realistic breakup sequences. It represents a new wave of indie-spirited Telugu cinema. Often referred to as They Call Him OG
Following the cult success of the spy thriller Goodachari , the sequel will expand the universe. Adivi Sesh, who also writes, promises a more global espionage plot, with shootouts in foreign locales and a grittier emotional core. The film will compete directly with Bollywood’s War and Pathaan franchises, aiming to establish a Telugu spy universe. Noteworthy Mid-Budget and OTT-Bound Films 8. Gangs of Godavari (Vishwak Sen, Krishna Chaitanya) Set in the 1980s-90s Godavari districts, this period action-drama focuses on raw, rustic factionalism. Vishwak Sen is undergoing a physical transformation to play a ruthless village leader. The film’s dialect-heavy dialogue, earthy production design, and folk soundtrack are drawing comparisons to Pushpa (in tone, not scale). With music by Thaman S, OG is expected
After multiple delays, Pawan Kalyan’s swashbuckling period adventure is locked for 2025. Set in the 17th century Mughal era, the film casts Kalyan as the outlaw "Veera Mallu." Directed by Krish (known for Kanche and Gautamiputra Satakarni ), the film promises grand sets, elaborate sword-fighting choreography, and a blend of historical fact with legend. This is Pawan Kalyan’s most ambitious project in his political career and will be crucial for his fan base.