Actor Dhanush – Mammootty’s Pan-Indian Action Spectacle ‘OM’ to Release on November 20!

Mumbai: The new release date of ‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’, the much-awaited Pan-Indian action film starring Dhanush and Mammootty and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, has been officially announced. The film is set to release worldwide in theatres on November 20, 2026. The makers announced the new release date with a striking mass poster featuring Dhanush and Mammootty in an intense action-packed look.

The film is produced by RTake Studios, represented by Shraddha Agrawal, with Dhanush producing it under his Wunderbar Films banner. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, following the success of Amaran, ‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ features Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah in prominent roles. The film brings together a major ensemble of talent from across Indian cinema, adding to its Pan-Indian appeal. 

The newly unveiled release date poster features Dhanush and Mammootty holding guns and taking aim, presenting the actors in a powerful and intense mass avatar. Set against a striking coastal backdrop, the poster showcases the scale and action-oriented world of ‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’. The combination of Dhanush and Mammootty sharing the screen remains one of the major attractions of this highly anticipated Indian theatrical release.

The film has already generated considerable anticipation through a series of promotional updates. ‘OM First Strike’ introduced Dhanush’s character and offered audiences a glimpse into the world of ‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’. This was followed by the character reveal of Mammootty as ‘Burma Karthikeyan’, while the first single ‘Alaakaa Loova’ was also released, further building excitement around the film. 

With each of these updates adding to the anticipation surrounding ‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’, fans had been eagerly waiting for the makers to announce the new release date after the previously announced October 16 release was postponed. The official confirmation of November 20, 2026 has now brought renewed excitement among audiences waiting to experience the film on the big screen. 

Adding further strength to the film’s technical team, Sai Abhyankkar composes the music, Ezhil Arasu K. handles the cinematography, and R. Kalaivanan is the editor. The film also features A. Pannerselvam as Art Director, with Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee handling action choreography. 

With Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah coming together under the direction of Rajkumar Periasamy, ‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ is shaping up as a large-scale Pan-Indian theatrical action experience. Backed by RTake Studios and Wunderbar Films, the film brings together talent from different corners of Indian cinema and is expected to present its story on a grand cinematic scale.

The film is produced by Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush and Azmat Jagmag.

‘OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ will arrive worldwide in theatres on November 20, 2026, marking the next major theatrical outing for Dhanush and Mammootty in this ambitious action-driven cinematic world.