Actor Dhanush has admitted that he once thought Mammootty was “rude” after working with him briefly on the 2013 Malayalam comedy Kammath and Kammath. More than a decade later, their reunion for OM: Chapter One gave him the chance to spend time with the veteran actor and changed his perception within days.Speaking at a promotional event for the film, Dhanush described Mammootty as sweet, humble and grounded, while also praising his unusual sense of humour.

Their reunion has also drawn attention following the release of the nearly three-minute trailer for OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on November 20.Dhanush spoke about Mammootty’s distinctive way of responding to people. “Mammootty sir means ‘Thug Life’ and ‘Thug Life’ means Mammootty sir,” he said, according to Cinema Express.He also recalled an amusing exchange that began when he greeted Mammootty and asked how he was doing. Instead of giving him a direct answer, Mammootty responded with another question. “I once asked him, ‘How are you, sir?’ He replied, ‘How do you think I am?’ I said, ‘You look good.’ And he confirmed, saying, ‘In that case, I am good only,’” Dhanush said.The conversation left Dhanush curious about Mammootty’s personality.

He subsequently watched several of the actor’s interviews to understand his humour and conversational style better. #Dhanush imitating #Mammootty.. https://t.co/XyBfLFHKBN— Laxmi Kanth (@iammoviebuff007) November 14, 2026Dhanush and Mammootty first shared screen space in Kammath and Kammath, which also starred Dileep. The film marked Dhanush’s Malayalam cinema debut, though his role was limited to a cameo and he worked with Mammootty for only two days.“I didn’t get an opportunity to work with him after that,” Dhanush said while recalling their first collaboration.“I met him for this film after that.

Three days after meeting him, I realised that he is such a sweet, humble, grounded and giving person. His sense of humour is unbelievable,” he added.Trailer puts the Dhanush-Mammootty pairing in focusThe makers recently released the trailer of OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, featuring Dhanush, Mammootty and Sai Pallavi.

It shows an operation involving the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu police, a criminal network and the illegal red sandalwood trade in the Seshachalam forests.Dhanush appears as an undercover police officer who infiltrates the smuggling network, while Sai Pallavi plays an IPS officer leading the operation. Mammootty is seen as a mysterious figure who controls the illegal trade.

The trailer prompted online reactions to Dhanush’s intense appearance, Sai Pallavi’s expressions and screen presence, and the pairing of Dhanush and Mammootty. One viewer described Dhanush as an “absolute inferno”, while another wrote, “The expressions and attitude are simply outstanding. #OMTrailer has created huge excitement.”Reacting to the two lead actors sharing the screen, a viewer wrote, “Dhanush and Mammukka combination is giving us plenty of reasons to be excited.

OM trailer looks like a blast.” The action, editing and visual scale also received praise, including the blood-soaked fight sequences set in the red sandalwood forest.A two-part film franchiseWritten and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film also features Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah in important roles. It is planned as the first instalment of a two-part franchise.

Sai Abhyankkar has composed the songs and background score.The film was initially scheduled to release on October 16. Dhanush, who is also producing it, later announced a change in plans out of respect for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2.

The makers also avoided the Diwali release window to give Suriya’s Scene a clear run.OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood will now be released worldwide on November 20 in Tamil, with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.- Ends