OM: Chapter 1 Trailer Offers a Glimpse of Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi’s Red Sandalwood Smuggling World

The trailer for “OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood” has been unveiled, leaving fans and cinephiles excited about what’s to come. Starring Dhanush, Mammootty, and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles, the upcoming Tamil actioner is slated to release on Nov. 20, 2026. Dhanush takes on the role of an undercover operative infiltrating a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate in the Seshachalam forests. The film is a saga rooted in crime and the fight for justice.

Here’s what to expect.

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O.M. Trailer Revealed: What to Expect?

Helmed by Rajkumar Periasamy, “OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood” is based on real-life incidents. The newly dropped trailer introduces Dhanush as a Tamil Nadu Special Task Force officer who goes undercover as a woodcutter inside the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate. Sai Pallavi plays CBI officer Nithya Reddy, who leads the operation, while Mammootty essays the role of Burma Karthikeyan, a powerful figure associated with the criminal world.

Set against the Seshachalam forest region in Andhra Pradesh, the film chronicles a joint operation involving police forces from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to dismantle the smuggling network. With striking visuals, high-octane action sequences, and intense face-offs, the sneak peek sets the stage for an ambitious big-screen spectacle. Beside the leads, the film also features Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah, Indrans, and Chaitu Jonnalagadda in pivotal roles. The pan-India film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi on Nov. 20.