OG: Sriya Reddy replaced THIS Bollywood actress in Pawan Kalyan-starrer? Here’s what we know

Salaar star Sriya Reddy is all set to play a prominent role in Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film OG. However, did you know that Sriya Reddy replaced a prominent Bollywood actress who was initially cast to play the female lead in the gangster action thriller? According to sources, Bollywood star Tabu was initially the first choice of the makers to play the role, which later went to the Salaar actress. 

Sriya Reddy replaced Tabu in OG?

In a recent interview, Sriya Reddy revealed that Tabu is an actress she has always admired and added that she is now playing a role that was originally meant for Tabu. She said, “I got a role in a Telugu film which was actually written for Tabu. I got that particular role, but I don’t want to mention which film it is. The makers told me they planned to cast Tabu for that character, but I am glad to get that opportunity. It is the biggest achievement for me.” Although she did not mention the film’s name, it has been confirmed that the actress is referring to OG as she hasn’t signed any other Telugu film apart from the Pawan Kalyan-starrer in recent times. 

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OG cast

Written and directed by Sujeeth, the film also stars Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Harish Uthaman, Abhimanyu Singh, and Ajay Ghosh in key roles. Emraan Hashmi, known for his romantic roles in Bollywood, will be making his Telugu acting debut as a formidable villain in Pawan Kalyan’s OG. The actor, while sharing the character poster from the film, posted a punchline from the film on his X account. “Gambheeraaaa, Nuvvu thirigi Bombay vasthunnaavani vinnaa!! Promise, Iddari lo oka thala ye migultund” (translates to: Gambheera, I heard you are coming back to Mumbai again. I promise, only one of us will be alive).” The film revolves around a dreaded gangster, Gambheera, played by Pawan, while Emraan Hashmi plays Om Bhai. 

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The makers had earlier released a power-packed teaser, revealing Pawan's character as a Marathi-speaking rebel who terrorizes a police station and strikes fear in the hearts of both cops and criminals. 

OG is slated to have a worldwide release on September 27, 2024.

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