Dhanush and Mammootty-starrer Om: Chapter 1 has locked a new theatrical release date. The action drama, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, will now hit cinemas worldwide on November 20, 2026, the makers announced on October 2.The film was earlier scheduled to release on October 16 but was postponed to avoid a clash with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. Dhanush had also confirmed that Om would not enter the Diwali release window because Suriya’s Scene had already been announced for that period.Key HighlightsOm: Chapter 1 releases worldwide on November 20, 2026Dhanush and Mammootty headline the action dramaRajkumar Periasamy directs the filmSai Pallavi and Sreeleela are also part of the castThe movie was earlier scheduled for October 16It marks the first on-screen collaboration between Dhanush and MammoottyDhanush and Mammootty’s Om Gets New Release DateThe makers announced the new date through Wunderbar Films, Dhanush’s production banner. A new poster featuring Dhanush and Mammootty was also released alongside the announcement.Om marks the first collaboration between Dhanush and Mammootty, making the film one of the notable upcoming South Indian releases. Mammootty reportedly plays a character named Karthikeyan, while Dhanush leads the film.The cast also includes Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah in important roles.Why Was Om’s Release Date Changed?Om was originally scheduled for October 16, 2026. Dhanush later announced that the release would be postponed because Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 was scheduled to arrive on October 15.Dhanush said the decision was taken out of respect for Rajinikanth and to avoid a major release clash. He also said the film would not be released around Diwali because Suriya’s Scene had already secured that release window.About Om: Chapter 1Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, known for Amaran, Om is planned as the first chapter of a two-part action franchise. The film is being produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films, with RTake Studios also backing the project.The film features music by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by R Kalaivanan. The story and teaser have indicated an action-driven narrative involving red sandalwood and illegal logging, with Dhanush playing a woodcutter.With the new release date confirmed, Om: Chapter 1 will arrive in theatres worldwide on November 20, 2026.
