Dhanush-Mammootty starrer 'Om' release date set for November 20
Synopsis
For the first time ever, Dhanush and Mammootty share the screen — and their action entertainer 'Om' has finally locked in a release date of 20 November 2026, after being bumped twice to avoid clashing with Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' and Suriya's Deepavali release. With a National Award-winning ensemble, a Malaysia schedule, and 'Chapter 1' branding hinting at a franchise, this is one of Tamil cinema's biggest bets of the year.
Key Takeaways
Dhanush and Mammootty starrer 'Om' , directed by Rajkumar Periasamy , will release worldwide on 20 November 2026 .
The film was originally set for October 16 but was postponed out of respect for Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 (October 15) and to avoid clashing with Suriya's Deepavali release.
This is the first on-screen collaboration between Dhanush and Mammootty .
The cast includes Sai Pallavi , Sreeleela , and Naseeruddin Shah ; music by Sai Abhyankkar .
The film carries the tagline 'Chapter 1' , indicating a planned franchise.
Mammootty celebrated his National Award win with co-awardees Dhanush , Rajkumar Periasamy , and Kalaivanan on the film's sets.
Director Rajkumar Periasamy's action entertainer 'Om', featuring Tamil star Dhanush and Malayalam superstar Mammootty in pivotal roles, is now confirmed to release worldwide on 20 November 2026, the film's producers announced on Friday, 2 October. The announcement ends weeks of speculation following an earlier postponement.
Why the Release Was Pushed Back
The film was originally slated for an October 16 theatrical debut. However, Dhanush — who is also the film's producer through his banner Wunderbar Films — personally announced the postponement out of deference to superstar Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 is set to release on October 15. Dhanush also ruled out a Deepavali release, citing actor Suriya's film which had already been announced for the festival window. A fresh date of 20 November was confirmed shortly after.
The Announcement
Wunderbar Films posted on its social media timelines: 'The Day for the Ultimate Strike is Here. #OM Hits theatres worldwide on November 20, 2026. A @Rajkumar_KP Film.' The post tagged the principal cast and crew, including Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, and Naseeruddin Shah.
What the Film Is About
The story, according to the title teaser released earlier, revolves around red sanders woodcutters — with Dhanush himself playing a woodcutter who comes to the rescue of workers held hostage by police at gunpoint. The film's title carries the tagline 'Chapter 1', strongly hinting at a franchise. Director Rajkumar Periasamy had previously revealed that Mammootty plays a character named Karthikeyan in the film.
Star Power and Scale
This marks the first on-screen collaboration between Dhanush and Mammootty, generating considerable anticipation across Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Bollywood veteran Naseeruddin Shah is also part of the cast. The film features Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the female leads. Music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, with cinematography by Ezhil Arasu, editing by Kalaivanan R, and costumes by Kavya Sriram. The unit recently completed a schedule in Malaysia, and notably, Mammootty celebrated his recent National Award win alongside fellow awardees — Dhanush, director Rajkumar Periasamy, and editor Kalaivanan — on the film's sets. Wunderbar Films head Sreyas has described 'Om' as one of the biggest-budget productions in Dhanush's career, promising the 'mass vintage Dhanush' that fans have long sought.
What to Watch
With a pan-India cast, a high-budget action canvas, and the rare pairing of two industry giants, 'Om' is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of late 2026. All eyes now turn to the first full trailer and marketing rollout ahead of its 20 November theatrical bow.
Point of View
Signalling a rare deference that is itself newsworthy. The 'Chapter 1' branding is an ambitious franchise declaration before a single full trailer has landed, and that bet will either look prescient or premature depending entirely on opening-weekend numbers. The Dhanush-Mammootty pairing is genuinely unprecedented and could drive cross-linguistic interest in a way few Tamil releases manage. What the mainstream coverage underplays is the National Award dimension: four key members of this team — actor, director, actor, editor — have won the country's top film honour, making this arguably the most decorated ensemble currently on any Indian set.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will 'Om' release in theatres?
'Om' is now confirmed for a worldwide theatrical release on 20 November 2026. The date was announced by production house Wunderbar Films on 2 October 2026.
Why was 'Om' postponed from its original October 16 release?
Dhanush announced the postponement out of respect for Rajinikanth, whose film 'Jailer 2' was set to release on October 15. The team also ruled out a Deepavali slot as Suriya's film had already been announced for that date.
Who are the key cast and crew of 'Om'?
The film stars Dhanush and Mammootty in the lead, with Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, and Naseeruddin Shah in supporting roles. It is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, produced by Wunderbar Films, and has music by Sai Abhyankkar.
What is the story of 'Om'?
'Om' reportedly revolves around red sanders woodcutters, with Dhanush playing a woodcutter who rescues workers held hostage by police. Mammootty plays a character named Karthikeyan. The title tagline 'Chapter 1' suggests the film is intended as the first in a franchise.
Is this the first time Dhanush and Mammootty have worked together?
Yes, 'Om' marks the first on-screen collaboration between Dhanush and Mammootty, which has been a major driver of fan anticipation across both Tamil and Malayalam film industries.
