Dhanush-Mammootty's Om Postponed to Avoid Clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2
Dhanush delayed Om: Chapter 1 after saying the film should avoid a box-office clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, which opens a day earlier.
- On Wednesday, Tamil actor-director Dhanush announced the postponement of his film Om to avoid a box-office clash with superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, releasing October 15.
- Originally scheduled for October 16, Om would have released just one day after Jailer 2. Dhanush wrote, "Out of immense respect for him, we have decided to postpone."
- The production will also skip a Diwali release to accommodate Suriya's film Scene, slated for November 6. Dhanush emphasized that "big films should have a mutual understanding."
- A new release date for Om will be announced soon, Dhanush confirmed, emphasizing the need to prioritize the "larger welfare of the cinema and industry."
- The postponement also averts a rare Tamil box-office clash between Malayalam superstar Mammootty, featured in Om, and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who stars in Jailer 2.
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Dhanush Postpones ‘OM: Chapter 1’ to Avoid Box-office Clash with Rajinikanth, Suriya Films
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Dhanush's OM gets postponed to avoid clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, skips Diwali release for Suriya's film
Dhanush's OM has been postponed to avoid a clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2. The makers also revealed that film will also skip its planned Diwali release window, making way for Suriya's upcoming film Scene.
OM postponed: Dhanush avoids Jailer 2 clash, skips Diwali for Suriya's Scene
Dhanush has postponed OM from its October 16, 2026 release after Rajinikanth’s film was set for October 15. He also ruled out a Diwali release, saying big films should respect earlier announcements for the industry’s welfare.
Dhanush officially postpones ‘OM’ release 'out of immense respect' for Rajinikanth and ‘Jailer 2’, confirms film will not clash with Suriya’s ‘Scene’ this Diwali
Dhanush has decided to delay the release of his film 'OM' to honor the upcoming premiere of Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2.' Originally slated for October 16, just after 'Jailer 2,' Dhanush has announced 'OM' will not hit theaters during Diwali due to Suriya's 'Scene.' He noted the importance of mutual respect among filmmakers regarding release dates, but the new date for 'OM' remains yet to be revealed.
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