Om Release Delayed
Dhanush and Mammootty's Action Film Om Pushes Release Date to November 2026
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Director Rajkumar Periasamy previously said Mammootty plays a character named Karthikeyan, and that 60–65% of filming had been completed by the film’s title-teaser launch in June.
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The production unit recently filmed in Malaysia, and Mammootty celebrated his National Award win on the film’s set alongside Dhanush, director Rajkumar Periasamy and editor R. Kalaivanan, who are also National Award winners.
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The film’s technical team includes music composer Sai Abhyankkar, cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K. and editor R. Kalaivanan; Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee are handling action choreography.
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The film is being produced by Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush and Azmat Jagmag, under Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios.
Action film "OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood" starring India Today Dhanush and Mammootty will now release worldwide on November 20, 2026, moving from its original October 16 date. The makers announced the shift alongside a new poster to avoid clashes with Rajinikanth's "Jailer 2" and a Diwali-date film starring Suriya.
This marks the first time the two major Indian cinema stars have appeared together Social News. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film also features Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, and Naseeruddin Shah in lead roles.
Dhanush and Mammootty's Historic Collaboration
"OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood" reunites two powerhouse actors from different film industries for the first time. Newsbyted Mammootty plays a character named Karthikeyan in this action-packed drama. The ensemble cast also includes Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, and veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah in key roles.
Production on Track With 65% Filming Complete
Director Rajkumar Periasamy previously revealed that 60–65% of filming had wrapped by June when the title-teaser launched. India TV News The production unit recently shot scenes in Malaysia, where Mammootty celebrated his National Award win on set alongside Dhanush and other award-winning crew members.
The technical team includes music composer Sai Abhyankkar, cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K., and editor R. Kalaivanan — all National Award winners. Action choreographers Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee are handling fight sequences for the film.
Strategic Release Date Avoids Major Box Office Clashes
The November 20 release date sidesteps two major October releases: Rajinikanth's "Jailer 2" on October 15 and a Suriya-starrer on Diwali. Telegraph India Dhanush made the decision out of respect for these big-budget projects, giving each film breathing room at the box office.
Film Backed by Major Production Houses
"OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood" is produced by Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush, and Azmat Jagmag under production houses Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios. The film marks a significant collaboration between producers and stars committed to delivering a pan-Indian action thriller to global audiences.
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