Dhanush leads undercover mission in Om trailer

Dhanush, Sai Pallavi and Mammootty star in red sandalwood smuggling drama

The film also features Sreeleela in a pivotal role.

The story follows a joint police operation between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to dismantle a smuggling network in the Seshachalam forest.

Her character heads a mission known as Operation Mole, which is referenced by the film’s abbreviated title.

Mammootty appears as Siya, a mysterious character who controls the illicit trade from behind the scenes.

Director Rajkumar Periasamy helms the production

Rajkumar Periasamy wrote and directed the film.

Dhanush, Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag produced the project. The film features production under the banners Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios.

Fans react to trailer action and technical elements

The Times of India reported the trailer for the film is a thrilling mix of crime, action and drama. Fans have been active online discussing the scale of the movie and the new look Dhanush displays in the footage.

One fan praised Sai Pallavi, calling her performance as "casually dominating the star performer and a legendary actor". The viewer also commended Periasamy for providing a female-centric role.

Another viewer stated the expressions and attitude in the trailer are "simply outstanding". They added that the #OMTrailer has created huge excitement.

The pairing of Dhanush and Mammootty has sparked curiosity among the audience. OM trailer looks like a blast".

A viewer praised the technical work, stating, "The cuts and background score work beautifully together. #OMTrailer is genuinely engaging".

Some viewers criticized the music and sound mixing. Sound mixing should have been much better".

The setting in a red sandalwood forest and the action sequences drew attention from fans. One viewer described the experience as "Pure goosebumps!

Undercover mission complexities and plot speculation

The trailer displays sequences that suggest the undercover mission is not straightforward. It includes moments where the protagonist appears to fight against the police.

Fans speculate that Dhanush plays a special task-force agent who infiltrates a smuggling network led by Mammootty, while Sai Pallavi portrays an IPS officer. The trailer has raised many questions about the plot, which remains unconfirmed.

Real-world inspiration behind the red sandalwood trade story

Red sandalwood is a rare wood found mainly in the Seshachalam hills of Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. It is in high demand in international markets such as China and Japan.

Strategic release date adjustments for Om

The production was originally scheduled to release in theaters on October 16, 2026.

Dhanush posted a note on X stating that they decided to postpone the release out of respect for Rajinikanth. The makers also chose not to release the film during the Diwali window to avoid competing with Suriya’s Scene.