OM: Chapter 1 Reported Runtime Is 179 Minutes
Dhanush and Mammootty's OM: Chapter 1 is described as a gritty emotional drama with a reported runtime of nearly three hours ahead of its November 20 release.
Dhanush and Mammootty’s OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood is shaping up to be a long, tense theatrical event. The action drama is due in cinemas on November 20, 2026, and a newly shared synopsis gives fans a clearer sense of the world they will walk into.
What the synopsis says
A synopsis shared by Movies Singapore describes the Rajkumar Periasamy directorial as “an emotional drama set in a gritty world ruled by lawbreakers and enforcers in close proximity,” where greed, power and poverty turn violent. The pitch is darker and more character-driven than a typical star vehicle, leaning into moral weight rather than spectacle alone.
How long is the film?
According to the report, OM: Chapter 1 runs for roughly 179 minutes, or 2 hours 59 minutes. That is close to a three-hour sit, which is a major commitment for audiences and a bold choice for a two-star action drama. The makers have not yet confirmed the figure, so treat it as a strong report, not a final cut.
OM: Chapter 1 at a glance
- Director: Rajkumar Periasamy
- Cast: Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah
- Music: Sai Abhyankkar
- Release date: November 20, 2026
- Franchise: First instalment of a two-part story
Why the release date moved
The film was originally planned for an October release. Dhanush confirmed the shift, explaining that the team wanted to avoid a box-office clash with Jailer 2 and Suriya’s Scene. A cleaner opening weekend matters even more for a near-three-hour film, because longer runtimes reduce the number of shows a cinema can program each day.
What fans should do
If you are planning to watch on opening weekend, leave room in your day. A 179-minute runtime plus interval and ads can stretch the cinema visit past three and a half hours. Keep an eye on the makers’ pages for the official runtime and advance booking dates.
The long runtime appears to be setting up a larger story: the project is the first chapter of a planned two-part franchise. Both leads have busy schedules after this, with Dhanush’s D56 and Thamizh Murugan in the pipeline and Mammootty moving to Mela and Mattancherry Mafia.
Source: PINKVILLA
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