Fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Pawan Kalyan’s latest hit, They Call Him OG, on Netflix India, scheduled for October 23. However, the platform is also facing a massive, fan-driven demand for the release of the film’s uncut, extended version.
The stylish gangster thriller, despite receiving an ‘A’ (Adult) certificate and undergoing mandatory cuts by the Censor Board, went on to gross over INR 300 crores in theatres.
Fans believe that crucial, character-defining scenes, particularly those involving violence, were sacrificed for the theatrical version. These deleted moments, they argue, could have elevated the film’s impact.
Uncut Version Please #TheyCallHimOG https://t.co/cvvNbI8xIC
— Siddu Sidhartha Roy (@PawanismCh) October 18, 2025
Requesting @DVVMovies To Release Uncut Version on Netflix!! #TheyCallHimOG pic.twitter.com/GpPVgjkDSm
— KARNATAKA PawanKalyan FC™ (@KarnatakaPSPKFC) October 18, 2025
We want uncut version uncool @DVVMovies#TheyCallHimOGpic.twitter.com/xwrWdraVGa https://t.co/42TMyf17k5
— SR ᴼᴳ (@Alone___person) October 18, 2025
Uncut version dimpuu @DVVMovies #OG #TheyCallHimOG https://t.co/NOrffg3z1F
— (@Vk18XSam) October 18, 2025
We want uncut version of #OG #theycallhimog @netflix @DVVMovies please release full version
— RAMESH BHUKYA (@ItsRameshh) October 12, 2025
Please add deleted scenes and uncut version @Sujeethsign @DVVMovies #TheyCallHimOG https://t.co/ZoKesQaZn2
— Gabbar Sher (@pavanpuli1234) October 18, 2025
The heart of the fan campaign lies in the well-publicized cuts demanded by the CBFC. To secure its theatrical release, the makers reportedly trimmed nearly two minutes of footage, which included: close-ups of intense violence such as amputations and beheadings, a minute-long brutal lodge sequence, and disturbing visuals, including a shot of a child lying in a pool of blood.
While the theatrical version still packed a punch, the very nature of these omissions has left fans dissatisfied. Elements that define the ruthless world of the protagonist, Ojas Gambheera (OG), are missing, leaving the film’s massive fan base feeling that the experience is incomplete. They argue that a gangster drama of this scale demands the raw, unfiltered grit needed to fully justify its dark premise and the title character’s wrath.
This growing demand also reflects a wider trend: the increasing number of films receiving uncut or extended versions on streaming platforms in recent years.
Netflix, which reportedly acquired the digital rights for a record sum, now has a golden opportunity. By heeding fan voices and releasing the complete, uncut version of They Call Him OG, the platform could deliver an unparalleled viewing event and further strengthen its reputation as the home of uncompromised cinematic experiences. Stay tuned for more updates.
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