The trailer of "O.M Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood" promises an action-packed cinematic experience, with Dhanush, Mammootty and Sai Pallavi coming together for a Tamil action thriller. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy of "Amaran" fame, the film appears to revolve around the illegal red sandalwood smuggling business, with crime, power struggles and police investigations forming the backdrop.
The trailer offers glimpses of a violent world involving the sandalwood trade, with Dhanush appearing in an intense action-oriented avatar. Mammootty plays Red Hills Karthikeyan, a powerful smuggler who appears to have considerable influence over the network. His character is expected to be one of the major attractions of the film.
Sai Pallavi plays a police officer
Sai Pallavi plays Nithya Reddy, an Additional Superintendent of Police who is involved in investigating the red sandalwood smuggling network. Her character is expected to bring an investigative angle to the narrative, which appears to explore the criminal network and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies.
The film also features Sreeleela in an important role. The combination of Dhanush, Mammootty and Sai Pallavi has generated considerable interest, particularly among audiences across the South Indian film industries.
Dhanush and Mammootty combination
One of the biggest attractions of "O.M Chapter 1" is the combination of Dhanush and Mammootty. Mammootty's character, Red Hills Karthikeyan, is reportedly a powerful international smuggler, while Dhanush plays Chezhiyan, a character closely connected to his world. The film marks another interesting collaboration between two acclaimed performers from different film industries.
The project also features veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah, making it an interesting multi-starrer with a pan-Indian appeal.
Rajkumar Periasamy's next after Amaran
Rajkumar Periasamy, who earned appreciation for directing the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Amaran, has written and directed O.M Chapter 1. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, while Ezhil Arasu K handles cinematography. The film also has an international action choreography team featuring Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Produced by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios the movie is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on November 20, 2026. The Tamil film is also planned for release in Telugu and Hindi, expanding its reach beyond its home market.
With an intriguing backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling, a strong ensemble cast and an action-oriented narrative, "O.M Chapter 1" is gearing up to be one of the notable Tamil theatrical releases this November.
