Did Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' copy scenes from R Chandru's 'Kabzaa'?

Yes, according to Chandru, the 'OG' trailer has "striking similarities" to his 2023 film 'Kabzaa', and he believes the makers have "drawn some inspiration" from it.

How did netizens react to Chandru's claims about 'OG' and 'Kabzaa'?

Many netizens pointed out that 'Kabzaa' itself was heavily inspired by the hit 'KGF' franchise, with one user commenting "Then u copied all scenes from KGF."

What are the details about the films 'OG' and 'Kabzaa'?

'They Call Him OG', directed by Sujeeth, features Pawan Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi, and Prakash Raj and is currently streaming on OTT. 'Kabzaa', directed by R Chandru, starred Upendra, Sudeep, and Shriya Saran, and released in 2023 to mixed reviews and underwhelming box office performance.

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Kannada Filmmaker Accuses Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' of Copying His 'Kabzaa'

23 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Kannada filmmaker R Chandru alleges Pawan Kalyan's 2025 film 'OG' copied visuals and sequences from his 2023 film 'Kabzaa'
Chandru says 'OG' trailer has "striking similarities" to 'Kabzaa', but believes "inspiration is not a bad thing"
Netizens point out 'Kabzaa' was itself inspired by the hit film 'KGF'

Kannada Filmmaker Accuses Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' of Copying His 'Kabzaa'

In a recent development, Kannada filmmaker R Chandru, best known for directing the 2023 action film 'Kabzaa', has accused Pawan Kalyan's upcoming 2025 movie 'They Call Him OG' of copying visuals and sequences from his own work.