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Dhanush, Mammootty's OM - Chapter 1 Sets New Release Date: November 20, 2026
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Moneycontrol•03-10-2026, 12:11
Dhanush, Mammootty's OM - Chapter 1 Sets New Release Date: November 20, 2026
- •Dhanush and Mammootty's action drama, OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, will now release globally on November 20, 2026.
- •The film's release was postponed from its original October 16, 2026, date to avoid clashes with other major films like Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and Suriya’s Scene.
- •Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, OM – Chapter 1 marks the first collaboration between Dhanush and Mammootty, with Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, and Naseeruddin Shah also in key roles.
- •The movie is the first installment of a two-part franchise, centered on a man protecting woodcutters amidst a forest conflict.
- •The technical team includes Sai Abhyankkar for music, Ezhil Arasu K for cinematography, and Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee for action choreography.
Key Questions Answered
OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood has been rescheduled to release worldwide in theaters on November 20, 2026, after previously being postponed from its original October 16 date to avoid box office clashes.
The film is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and focuses on a forest-based conflict where a man steps forward to protect woodcutters arrested by the police.
The makers postponed the film to avoid a box office clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, which opens on October 15, and Suriya's Scene, which is scheduled for Diwali week on November 6.
