O.M Trailer: Dhanush Takes on Red Sandalwood Mafia as Mammootty and Sai Pallavi Stand Out

After a long delay, the much-awaited trailer for Dhanush’s O.M, i.e., OPERATION MOLE Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, has finally been unveiled, and it lives up to the expectations. The trailer takes viewers into the dangerous world of red sandalwood smuggling, with Dhanush portraying a woodcutter who gets drawn into the criminal syndicate.

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Sai Pallavi, who is currently winning hearts as Sita Mata in Ramayana, makes a strong impression as Nithya Reddy, a CBI officer in O.M. Her character was previously described as a blend of “honesty, smartness, and experience in young blood.” The trailer offers a glimpse of her leading Operation Mole to dismantle the illegal smuggling network.

One of the biggest surprises is Mammootty, who appears to be portraying a politician. Although his character details have not been officially disclosed, his commanding, grey-shaded appearance suggests that he could be pulling the strings of the smuggling operation from behind the scenes. The film also marks his first on-screen collaboration with Dhanush.

The trailer also features a glimpse of Naseeruddin Shah. While details about his role remain under wraps, his appearance suggests a relatively brief part. Meanwhile, Sreeleela plays Dhanush’s wife in the film, sporting a remarkably natural and realistic look.

The film is written and directed by Amaran fame Rajkumar Periasamy, with music composed by Sai Abhyankar. Backed by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios, O.M is envisioned as the opening chapter of a two-part franchise. With stylish action sequences, compelling performances and an intriguing storyline, the film appears to be a promising Tamil cinema offering this year.

Initially scheduled for an October release, the film was postponed to avoid a box-office clash with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and Suriya’s Scene. O.M is now slated to arrive in theatres worldwide on November 20, 2026.