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Dhanush Postpones Om Release to Avoid Major Tamil Film Clashes
Dhanush’s movie Om: Chapter 1 was supposed to come out on October 16, 2026.
Rajinikanth’s movie Jailer 2 is planned for the day before.
Dhanush’s team decided that releasing both movies so close together could create a clash.
They said they made the change to show respect for Rajinikanth.
The movie will not come out during Diwali either.
Suriya’s movie had already been given that festival release period.
Dhanush said a new release date will be announced soon.
Om: Chapter 1 includes several well-known actors and is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy.
Dhanush postponed Om: Chapter 1 from October 16, 2026, to avoid competing with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2.
Jailer 2 is scheduled for worldwide release on October 15, 2026, one day before Om: Chapter 1’s original date.
Dhanush said the postponement reflects respect for Rajinikanth and the importance of avoiding major-film clashes.
Om: Chapter 1 will also not release during Diwali because Suriya’s film was announced for that period first.
The film stars Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah and Indrans, and is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy.
- Who
- Dhanush and the team behind Om: Chapter 1; Rajinikanth and Suriya are also involved through their scheduled film releases.
- What
- Om: Chapter 1 has been postponed from October 16, 2026, and will not release during this year’s Diwali period.
- Where
- The films are scheduled for theatrical release; Jailer 2 is specifically planned for worldwide release.
- When
- The original release date was October 16, 2026; a new date will be announced later.
- Why
- Dhanush said the change was made to avoid competing with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and Suriya’s film, whose date was announced first.
Key facts
- Film
- Om: Chapter 1
- Original release date
- October 16, 2026
- Rajinikanth’s film
- Jailer 2, scheduled for worldwide release on October 15, 2026
- Diwali release
- Om: Chapter 1 will not release during Diwali this year
- Director
- Rajkumar Periasamy
- Lead cast
- Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah and Indrans
- New release date
- Not announced; Dhanush said it will be revealed soon
Quotes
Dhanush
Actor and producer of Om: Chapter 1
“At the same time, we will not be arriving for Diwali this year either, as Suriya sir's film has already been announced for the same date. In all fairness, they announced their date first, and we strongly believe that big films should have a mutual understanding and respect each other's decisions, keeping the larger welfare of cinema and the industry in mind. We will announce our new release date very soon.”
NDTV
“Our superstar, Rajinikanth sir, the man whom we have all admired and worshipped over the years has his film arriving on October 15th, just a day before ours. Out of immense respect for him, we have decided to postpone the release of our film, OM, to a later date.”
NDTV
Sources
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