'They Call Him OG': Director Sujeeth clarifies no rift with producer after success with Pawan Kalyan starrer

Director Sujeeth helmed the super hit gangster action thriller 'They Call Him OG' starring Pawan Kalyan. Recently, the filmmaker addressed circulating rumours about a purported fallout with producer DVV Danayya.

On his social media handle, he shared about the effort and work that went into making the film a massive success.

Sujeeth opens up on the effort behind 'OG'

On his X handle, the 34-year-old director wrote, "A lot is being said, but very few truly understand what it takes to carry a film from start to finish. The belief and strength my producer and team showed for OG can't be put into words. That’s what gives this film its strength today," Sujeeth wrote.

The director also acknowledged the challenges faced during the making of the film, stating, "It hasn't been easy for anyone, but every bit of effort came from a place of commitment.

Let's keep the process respected. The love and madness shown by fans for Pawan Kalyan garu & OG make it all feel meaningful. Grateful to Danayya garu for his constant support and belief. With Love, Respect and Gratitude, Sujeeth."This statement comes after rumours suggested that tensions had arisen between Sujeeth and Danayya, and that the director had allegedly spent part of his remuneration to complete the film.

Sujeeth's clarification firmly dismissed any notion of discord between him and the producer.

Box office success and fan response

'They Call Him OG,' starring Pawan Kalyan, received a mixed critical reception but was a major box office success and a huge hit with fans. The film opened to massive collections, for its stylish presentation, technical values, and Pawan Kalyan's larger-than-life performance.'They Call Him OG' featured a powerhouse cast including Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj, and Sriya Reddy. The film was released in theatres on September 25.