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Sai Pallavi introduced as officer in Dhanush's Om: Chapter 1
Sai Pallavi is introduced as officer Nithya Reddy in a new glimpse from Om: Chapter 1.
The film stars Dhanush and Mammootty and is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy.
Nithya leads an operation against sandalwood smuggling, aiming to protect nature.
She is an Indian police officer who is now an Additional Superintendent with the CBI, according to the film's character description.
Dhanush and Mammootty headline the action thriller, which also features Sreeleela.
The film, planned as the first part of a two-part franchise, is set for a theatrical release on November 20.
Sai Pallavi plays officer Nithya Reddy in the action film OM: Chapter 1.
A glimpse released on October 26 introduces her character leading an operation against sandalwood smuggling.
The film’s title mission, called OM, is presented as an effort to protect nature.
The film, starring Dhanush and Mammootty, is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 20, 2026.
- Who
- Sai Pallavi plays Nithya Reddy, an officer in the film.
- What
- She leads an operation against sandalwood smuggling called OM.
- When
- A character glimpse was released on October 26, 2026. The film is scheduled to release on November 20, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The operation aims to tackle sandalwood smuggling and protect nature.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The film was originally planned for an October release.
Dhanush confirmed the film’s postponement, saying it was to avoid a box-office clash with Jailer 2 and Suriya’s Scene.
The makers released a glimpse introducing Sai Pallavi as Nithya Reddy.
OM: Chapter 1 is scheduled for theatrical release.
- Character
- Sai Pallavi plays IPS Nithya Reddy
- Operation
- OM
- Target of operation
- Sandalwood smuggling
- Glimpse released
- October 26, 2026
- Theatrical release
- November 20, 2026
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the decision was made to avoid a box-office clash with Jailer 2 and Suriya’s Scene