Om: After Mammootty, Naseeruddin Shah joins Dhanush’s action drama, marking comeback in Tamil after 26 years

Om, starring Dhanush in the lead role, is the upcoming first instalment of a planned action drama duology, directed by Amaran fame Rajkumar Perisamy.

By Goutham S

Updated on Jul 09, 2026 | 06:32 PM IST | 814K

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Om, starring Dhanush in the lead role, is an action drama slated for a theatrical release on October 16, 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film has welcomed veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah in a key role.

Om: Naseeruddin Shah joins Dhanush starrer movie

Taking to social media, the makers of Om confirmed that Naseeruddin Shah has joined the cast of the action drama. Sharing the announcement, the team wrote, "A strong addition to the world of OM. The veteran Naseeruddin Shah on board the mega biggie."

Previously, Shah had appeared in the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Kamal Haasan starrer Hey Ram, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan.

Here’s the post:

Om Chapter 1 - Udhiram: The Blood Wood is the first installment of the action drama duology. The team recently unveiled the film's first glimpse, confirming its title. The teaser features a group of people trapped in a dangerous situation. Just when all hope appears lost, Dhanush's character arrives and steps in to protect them at a crucial moment.

With Naseeruddin Shah joining the Rajkumar Periasamy directorial, the film's cast also includes Malayalam superstar Mammootty in a key role. Apart from them, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela play the female leads.

Dhanush’s work front

Dhanush was last seen in the lead role in Kara, an action thriller set in 1991. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film follows Karasamy, a reformed thief who is forced by difficult circumstances to return to his old ways in an attempt to reclaim his mortgaged ancestral land and fulfill his father's final wish.

Alongside Dhanush, the film also stars Mamitha Baiju, KS Ravikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunaas, and Jayaram in key roles. It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and is currently streaming on Netflix.

The actor recently shared a cryptic post, which many believe hints at his next project. Carrying the tentative title DxV, fans have speculated that it could be an announcement of his collaboration with director Venkat Prabhu. However, there has been no official confirmation, with other reports suggesting it may instead be an update on a different project.

Additionally, Dhanush is also set to collaborate with Lubber Pandhu director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu.

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