'OM' glimpse unveils Mammootty's powerful Karthikeya avatar from the Dhanush starrer; 'Drishyam' actor turns 75 today
Mammootty ’s birthday came with a special treat for fans as a glimpse of his upcoming Tamil film ‘ OM: Chapter One ’ was unveiled. The video puts the veteran actor at the centre and gives a first look at the character he plays in the Rajkumar Periasamy directorial. The glimpse hints at a mix of action, emotion and style, while keeping much of the story under wraps. The film brings Mammootty together with Dhanush and marks an important return to Tamil cinema for the Malayalam superstar.
Mammootty plays international smuggler Karthikeya in ‘OM’The birthday glimpse introduces Mammootty as Karthikeya, a character associated with the name Siya and described as an international smuggler. His screen presence dominates the short video, with the actor seen in an intense avatar that suggests a character with both power and emotional depth. The glimpse does not reveal much about the plot, but it establishes the scale of Mammootty’s role. His character appears to be central to the film’s action-driven world. ‘OM’ is being planned as a two-part film, with the first chapter carrying the tagline ‘Udhiram: The Blood Wood.’
Rajkumar Periasamy directs Mammootty And Dhanush after Sivakarthikeyan ’s ‘Amaran’ success‘OM’ is the next project from director Rajkumar Periasamy after the success of ‘Amaran’ starring Sivakarthikeyan. The filmmaker is now bringing together two major South Indian stars Mammootty and Dhanush. The film also reunites Dhanush and Sai Pallavi after ‘Maari 2,’ while Sreeleela has an important role. Mammootty’s presence gives the project another major attraction, especially as the actor is returning to Tamil cinema after several years. His last Tamil release was Ram’s ‘Peranbu,’ which hit screens in 2019 after its festival run. The new film is expected to be released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
About ‘OM’‘OM: Chapter One’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026. Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music, marking his first collaboration with Dhanush. Ezhil Arasan is handling the cinematography. The cast also includes Indrans, Naseeruddin Shah, and others in key roles. With Mammootty’s birthday glimpse now revealing his character, attention will next turn to the upcoming updates on Dhanush and the film’s story. The glimpse has added another layer of curiosity to a project that brings together a strong combination of actors and filmmaker.
Mammootty plays international smuggler Karthikeya in ‘OM’The birthday glimpse introduces Mammootty as Karthikeya, a character associated with the name Siya and described as an international smuggler. His screen presence dominates the short video, with the actor seen in an intense avatar that suggests a character with both power and emotional depth. The glimpse does not reveal much about the plot, but it establishes the scale of Mammootty’s role. His character appears to be central to the film’s action-driven world. ‘OM’ is being planned as a two-part film, with the first chapter carrying the tagline ‘Udhiram: The Blood Wood.’
Rajkumar Periasamy directs Mammootty And Dhanush after Sivakarthikeyan ’s ‘Amaran’ success‘OM’ is the next project from director Rajkumar Periasamy after the success of ‘Amaran’ starring Sivakarthikeyan. The filmmaker is now bringing together two major South Indian stars Mammootty and Dhanush. The film also reunites Dhanush and Sai Pallavi after ‘Maari 2,’ while Sreeleela has an important role. Mammootty’s presence gives the project another major attraction, especially as the actor is returning to Tamil cinema after several years. His last Tamil release was Ram’s ‘Peranbu,’ which hit screens in 2019 after its festival run. The new film is expected to be released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
About ‘OM’‘OM: Chapter One’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026. Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music, marking his first collaboration with Dhanush. Ezhil Arasan is handling the cinematography. The cast also includes Indrans, Naseeruddin Shah, and others in key roles. With Mammootty’s birthday glimpse now revealing his character, attention will next turn to the upcoming updates on Dhanush and the film’s story. The glimpse has added another layer of curiosity to a project that brings together a strong combination of actors and filmmaker.
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