The new release date of OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, starring Dhanush and Mammootty, has been officially announced. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the Pan-Indian action film will release worldwide in theatres on November 20, 2026.
The makers unveiled the new release date with an action-packed poster featuring Dhanush and Mammootty holding guns against a coastal backdrop. The announcement confirms the revised theatrical date after the film’s previously announced October 16 release was postponed.
Featuring Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah, OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood brings together actors from across Indian cinema for a large-scale theatrical action film.
OM Chapter 1 Release Date, Cast and Crew
| OM – Chapter 1 | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Title | OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood |
| Worldwide Release Date | November 20, 2026 |
| Previous Release Date | October 16, 2026 – Postponed |
| Director | Rajkumar Periasamy |
| Lead Actors | Dhanush, Mammootty |
| Cast | Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah |
| Mammootty’s Character | Burma Karthikeyan |
| Producers | Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush, Azmat Jagmag |
| Production | RTake Studios, Wunderbar Films |
| Music | Sai Abhyankkar |
| Cinematography | Ezhil Arasu K. |
| Editor | R. Kalaivanan |
| Art Director | A. Pannerselvam |
| Action Choreography | Yannick Ben, Kecha Khamphakdee |
| Release | Worldwide Theatrical Release |
Dhanush and Mammootty’s OM Arrives on November 20
OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood will release worldwide on November 20, 2026, giving the much-awaited Dhanush-Mammootty film a new theatrical date.
The film was previously scheduled to arrive on October 16. Following the postponement of that release, audiences had been waiting for the makers to announce a revised date.
The November 20 announcement now sets the stage for the next phase of the film’s theatrical promotion.
Dhanush and Mammootty in a Power-Packed Release Date Poster
The new release date was revealed through a striking action poster featuring Dhanush and Mammootty in gun-wielding avatars.
Both actors are shown taking aim, while the coastal setting provides the backdrop for the action-oriented artwork. The poster also underlines the scale of the world being created for OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood.
The combination of Dhanush and Mammootty sharing the screen is one of the major attractions of the project.
Mammootty as Burma Karthikeyan
Mammootty’s character in OM has already been introduced as Burma Karthikeyan.
The character reveal followed the earlier OM First Strike, which introduced Dhanush’s character and provided the first major glimpse into the film’s world.
These promotional reveals have gradually introduced the principal characters and the action-driven setting of the movie.
OM First Strike and Alaakaa Loova
The makers have released several promotional updates ahead of the film’s theatrical arrival.
OM First Strike offered an early introduction to Dhanush‘s character, followed by Mammootty’s reveal as Burma Karthikeyan. The first single, Alaakaa Loova, was subsequently released as part of the film’s promotional campaign.
The announcement of the November 20 release date is the latest major update for the film.
Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah Join the Cast
Along with Dhanush and Mammootty, the movie features Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah in prominent roles.
The ensemble brings together performers from different parts of Indian cinema, supporting the Pan-Indian positioning of the project.
Rajkumar Periasamy Directs OM
Rajkumar Periasamy, following Amaran, directs OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood.
The film is backed by RTake Studios, represented by Shraddha Agrawal, along with Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films. Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush and Azmat Jagmag are the producers.
The project is being mounted as a large-scale action film designed for a worldwide theatrical release.
OM Movie Technical Team
Sai Abhyankkar composes the music, while Ezhil Arasu K. handles cinematography. R. Kalaivanan serves as the editor and A. Pannerselvam is the art director.
The action sequences are choreographed by Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee, adding to the action-focused presentation of the film.
OM OTT Rights Secured by Netflix
The digital streaming rights of Dhanush 55, OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, have been secured by Netflix. The Pan-Indian action film starring Dhanush and Mammootty will arrive on the streaming platform following its theatrical run. The OM OTT release date has not been announced yet.
OM Worldwide Release on November 20, 2026
With its new release date officially announced, OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood will arrive in theatres worldwide on November 20, 2026.
The combination of Dhanush and Mammootty, along with Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah, remains central to the film’s appeal as it moves towards its worldwide theatrical release.
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