EntertainmentPosted at: Oct 15 2026 12:13AM


Dhanush, Mammootty to share screen for first time in 'Om: Chapter 1'

Mumbai, Oct 14 (UNI) Tamil actor Dhanush and Malayalam cinema veteran Mammootty will share screen space for the first time in "Om: Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood", which is slated to hit theatres on November 20.
Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah and Indrans.
At the centre of this ambitious project is Agarwal, whose initiative has brought together two veteran actors from South Indian cinema. The film is envisioned to connect audiences across languages and present a story on a grand scale.
Speaking about bringing Dhanush and Mammootty together, Agarwal said, "As producers, it has always been our vision to create cinema that connects people, film industries, and audiences at large. Bringing Dhanush Sir and Mammootty Sir together for 'Om: Chapter 1' is a matter of pride and a very special moment for Artek Studios. Both are extraordinary actors and have a profound legacy. Creating the opportunity to bring these two legendary talents together on the same screen has been an exciting journey for us. We want audiences to experience the grand scale, emotions, and spectacular presentation of this collaboration in theatres. I am confident that this coming together of these two will be a memorable experience for audiences."
The film's music is composed by Sai Abhyankar. Featuring a renowned ensemble cast, this film is expected to generate significant audience excitement.
Presented by Artek Studios and produced under the banner of Wunderbar Films, the film is produced by Shraddha Agarwal, Dhanush, and Azmat Jagmag. Shreyas Srinivasan and Sandesh Agarwal are co-producers, while Vishnu Ramaswamy is the creative producer.
The film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 20.
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