Overview

• Hashmi contracted dengue during the OG shoot in Aarey Colony, Goregaon, after developing symptoms consistent with the mosquito-borne illness.
• Mumbai’s early monsoon has driven a surge in dengue cases, with dense vegetation at filming sites increasing mosquito exposure.
• Production sources say Hashmi promptly notified the filmmakers of his condition, and they urged him to prioritize recovery over the schedule.
• OG marks Hashmi’s Telugu cinema debut as an antagonist opposite lead actor Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Mohan.
• Produced by DVV Entertainment and directed by Sujeeth, OG is set for a global release on September 25, 2025.