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Om: Dhanush and Rajkumar Periasamy's D55 Gets Official Title as Makers Unveil Teaser and Release Date

The promo shows a gritty action drama in forests and a temple town, with Dhanush reuniting with Mammootty in the lead cast.

  • The makers unveiled the 'OM First Strike' promo, offering a glimpse into a gritty action drama set against dense forests and a brewing rebellion; the story begins with 'Chapter 1: Udhiram- The Blood Wood'.
  • Originally announced as actor Dhanush's 55th film tentatively titled D55, the project marks his first collaboration with director Rajkumar Periasamy, who previously helmed the commercial success Amaran.
  • Visuals depict a tense standoff in a rain-soaked jungle where villagers, surrounded by armed personnel, chant 'Anna Malaiyarku' in unison; Dhanush performs brutal hand-to-hand combat, disarming opponents and battling multiple attackers.
  • Wunderbar Films produces the project alongside RTake Studios, reuniting Dhanush and Mammootty while featuring Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, with music by composer Sai Abhyankkar.
  • Scheduled for release in October 2026, the film joins Dhanush's upcoming projects including a biographical drama on President APJ Abdul Kalam and a film based on music maestro Ilaiyaraaja's life.
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A new film starring Dhanush is being made under the direction of Rajkumar Periyasamy. The film, which is being made as Dhanush's 55th film, is being jointly produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films and R Take Studios. The film stars actresses Sai Pallavi, Sri Leela and Mammootty in the lead roles. Sai Abhayankar is composing the music for the film. The first look poster and a trailer of the film have been released. Accordingly, it has been titled '…

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Times of India broke the news in India on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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