OM Chapter 1 Udhiram: Sai Pallavi Essays the Role of CBI Officer Nithya Reddy, Investigates Red Sandalwood Smuggling

In “OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood,” Sai Pallavi portrays CBI officer Nithya Reddy, who investigates a large-scale operation involving red sandalwood smuggling. Starring Dhanush and Mammootty, the Tamil actioner was earlier scheduled for a theatrical release on Oct. 16, 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, it will now hit the silver screen on Nov. 20, 2026. Besides the leads, the film also stars Naseeruddin Shah and Sreeleela. On Monday, the makers unveiled a teaser introducing Sai Pallavi’s character. Take a look! 

OM: Chapter 1 Udhiram: Sai Pallavi Takes on Massive Operation  

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The 1-minute-42-second clip introduces Sai Pallavi as Nithya Reddy, a daring CBI officer who follows in her father’s footsteps. Tasked with investigating and tackling the illegal trade of valuable sandalwood, she names the massive operation OM and sets out to preserve and protect nature. The raw, rugged, and earthy visuals, combined with a heavy background score, hint at the intense face-offs and the solid on-screen energy between Sai Pallavi and Dhanush. The makers describe Nithya as the one who brings together honesty, smartness, and experience in young blood. Here’s what the makers shared.

HER! The PERFORMER @Sai_Pallavi92,
You will never cease to amaze! Here’s #SaiPallavi as #NithyaReddy, IPS, Naidupeta Ammayi frOM #OM Tamil: https://t.co/pFdjjlniTY
Telugu: https://t.co/RpytZf9tHI
Hindi: https://t.co/511CAUHslV A @SaiAbhyankkar Musical 🎵 #OM
#OMChapter1 #UDHIRAMTHEBLOODWOOD @dhanushkraja @mammukka #NaseeruddinShah @sreeleela14 #Indrans @RTakeStudios @wunderbarfilms @Shra2309 @azy905 @theSreyas @sandy_sashr @vishurams @Ezhil_DOP @kalaivananoffl @iamSandy_Off @kavya_sriram @kabilanchelliah @rajeevan69 @JamRokr @kuchirayar73 @WarnerMusicIN @divomusicindia @ManojMaddyMM @RIAZtheboss @parasriazahmed1 @teamaimpr — Rajkumar Periasamy (@Rajkumar_KP) October 26, 2026

All in all, fans are curious about the action sequences centered around her character as she deals with Dhanush and Mammootty. Though the makers have not revealed many details about the plot or themes, it is expected to be a solid, high-octane action thriller.