Om trailer: Dhanush plays a cop, Mammootty the villain
The Om trailer shows Dhanush in Tamil Nadu Police's organised crime unit and Mammootty as the antagonist. The film releases worldwide on November 20.
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Quick answer
The trailer for Rajkumar Periasamy's Om shows Dhanush as a member of the Tamil Nadu Police's Organised Crime Intelligence Unit and Mammootty as the antagonist, Red Hills Karthikeyan. The film, also starring Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, releases worldwide on November 20.
Key facts
- Om releases in theatres worldwide on November 20.
- Dhanush plays D 402, a member of the Tamil Nadu Police's Organised Crime Intelligence Unit.
- Mammootty plays the antagonist, Red Hills Karthikeyan, the man behind the crime network.
- It is the first collaboration between Dhanush and Mammootty.
- Music is by Sai Abhyankkar and cinematography by Ezhil Arasu.
What the trailer reveals
Contrary to what audiences were first led to believe, Dhanush plays a member of an intelligence unit set up by the Tamil Nadu Police to deal with organised crime. He is referred to as D 402 and has a wife and child whose identities are unknown to the outside world.
The trailer also shows Mammootty playing the antagonist. He portrays Red Hills Karthikeyan, the man behind the organised crime network. Telangana Today reported that both reveals surprised fans.
Plot and cast
The story is set between two temple towns, and the trailer opens with the line "Some of these things actually happen…". A crime is being committed against nature, and the Andhra Pradesh Police form a Special Task Force led by Nithya Reddy, played by Sai Pallavi, to infiltrate a Red Sanders smuggling network. The operation is codenamed 'OM' (Operation Mole).
Sreeleela plays Dhanush's wife, a character named Roja. Naseeruddin Shah is also part of the film, and the 'Chapter 1' tagline points to a possible sequel. Wunderbar Films head Sreyas has said it is one of the biggest-budget productions of Dhanush's career. Director Rajkumar Periasamy has said Mammootty spent two and a half days listening to the whole script before shooting.
Release date
The makers had planned an October 16 release. Dhanush announced a postponement out of respect for Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 was due on October 15. He also said the film would not release during Deepavali because Suriya's film had been announced for the festive period, and November 20 was announced later. Wunderbar Films shared the trailer on X, saying the film is coming to screens worldwide on that date.
Frequently asked questions
When does Om release?
Om is set to release in theatres worldwide on November 20.
What role does Dhanush play in Om?
Dhanush plays D 402, a member of the Tamil Nadu Police's Organised Crime Intelligence Unit.
Is Mammootty the villain in Om?
Yes. The trailer shows him as the antagonist Red Hills Karthikeyan.
Who else stars in Om?
Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah are part of the cast.
