Cinema VinesThe bustling sets of "Om: Chapter 1" recently became the backdrop for a rare gathering of four National Film Award winners. Veteran actor Mammootty, actor‑producer Dhanush, director Rajkumar Periasamy, and editor R Kalaivanan all celebrated their accolades together on the film’s set, turning the location into an impromptu awards ceremony.
Mammootty, who captured his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor with his chilling performance in the horror thriller "Bramayugam", joined his co‑honorees to cut a large celebratory cake. The quartet’s photos were shared by the production house Mammootty Kampany, which added a caption: "A small celebration of our National Award wins with Dhanush, Rajkumar Periasamy and R. Kalaivanan on the set of OM. Grateful for all the love and wishes."
Periasamy took home the Best Director award for the blockbuster "Amaran", while Dhanush received the Special Jury Award for "Raayan". The film "Amaran" also earned R Kalaivanan the Best Editing prize, underscoring the collaborative spirit that now extends to their joint project, "Om: Chapter 1".
"Om: Chapter 1" marks Periasamy’s next directorial effort after "Amaran" and is produced by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films in partnership with RTake Studios. The pan‑Indian action‑drama is slated for a worldwide release on 16 October 2026 and features a star‑studded cast that includes Mammootty, Dhanush, Sai Pallavi, and Sreeleela.
The film’s teaser, released earlier, has generated buzz with the tagline "Udhiram: The Blood Wood" and promises a high‑octane commercial entertainer. It also represents a significant milestone for Mammootty, who is returning to Tamil cinema after nearly eight years since his acclaimed film "Peranbu", and reunites Dhanush with Sai Pallavi following their hit "Maari 2".
Sai Abhyankar is credited with the music, marking his first collaboration with Dhanush. Veteran Malayalam actor Indrans also features prominently. Periasamy revealed that Mammootty’s character will be named "Karthikeyan". The film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, and is produced by Sradha Agarwal, Dhanush, and Asmat Jagmag, with Vishu Ramasamy serving as creative producer. Co‑producers Shreyas Sreenivasan and Sandesh Agarwal are also involved, while Ezhil Arasan handles cinematography.
