Actor-producer Dhanush apologised after fans with entry passes were unable to attend OM’s audio launch at Sairam Engineering College in Chennai on 6 November 2026. In a post on his X account, he expressed distress over supporters having to return without entering the event and accepted responsibility.
Media reports said the auditorium had filled, leaving pass-holding fans outside. Dhanush described their experience as something that “pains me deeply” and said he would work to prevent a similar situation at future events.
Rather than attributing the problem to particular organisers, he said he did not want to investigate whose fault it was and would take full responsibility himself. His statement was a personal apology on his account, not a joint announcement from the film’s production companies.
The gathering promoted OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood. Coverage of the event identified composer Sai Abhyankkar and producer Shraddha Agrawal among those present. The film brings Dhanush and Mammootty together for the first time, with Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah and Indrans also in the cast.
Background
Written and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, OM is produced by Dhanush, Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag under Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios. Earlier reports set its worldwide theatrical release for 20 November 2026, replacing a previously announced 16 October date.
Release-date coverage linked that move to the surrounding theatrical calendar, including Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and the Diwali release window occupied by Suriya’s Scene. Subsequent character-promotion coverage also carried the 20 November date.
OM follows Dhanush’s earlier 2026 release Kara, directed by Vignesh Raja. Sai Abhyankkar is composing its music, which was the focus of the Chennai launch. Earlier event announcements had specified 6 November and Sairam Engineering College as the date and venue.
