Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan Set for November Box-Office Clash
Two movies are planning to arrive in cinemas on November 20, 2026.
One is OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram, which stars Mammootty and Dhanush.
The other is Aakasamlo Oka Tara, starring Dulquer Salmaan.
Mammootty and Dulquer are father and son, making this an unusual family face-off at the box office.
Both movies want to play in many languages and across India.
OM may be stronger in Tamil and Malayalam areas, while Dulquer’s film may have an advantage in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Other big films may also keep many cinema screens occupied.
That could make it harder for the two releases to secure screens.
OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram, starring Dhanush and Mammootty, moved its release from October to November 20, 2026.
The shift avoided a clash with Rajinikanth and Mohanlal’s Jailer 2 but set up a face-off with Dulquer Salmaan’s Aakasamlo Oka Tara.
Both films are aiming for wide, multilingual theatrical releases, creating competition for screens across India.
OM is described as having a geographic advantage in Tamil and Malayalam markets, while Aakasamlo Oka Tara has an advantage in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Suriya’s Scene and Ramayana are expected to retain substantial screen space into late November after Diwali.
- Who
- Mammootty and Dhanush in OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram, and Dulquer Salmaan in Aakasamlo Oka Tara.
- What
- The films are set for a box-office clash, with both targeting wide multilingual releases.
- When
- November 20, 2026.
- Where
- Theatrical markets across India.
- Why
- OM's release was moved from October to avoid a clash with Jailer 2, resulting in a date shared with Aakasamlo Oka Tara.
OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram
Aakasamlo Oka Tara
Regional market advantage
OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram
OM is described as having a natural edge in Tamil and Malayalam sectors because of its star cast.
Aakasamlo Oka Tara
Aakasamlo Oka Tara is described as having an advantage in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Competition for screens
OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram
OM is targeting a wide, multilingual theatrical rollout and will seek screens across India.
Aakasamlo Oka Tara
Aakasamlo Oka Tara is also targeting a wide, multilingual rollout, creating a scramble for screens.
- Clash date
- November 20, 2026
- OM release change
- Moved from October to November
- OM cast
- Dhanush and Mammootty
- Other competing film
- Aakasamlo Oka Tara, starring Dulquer Salmaan
- OM's stated market edge
- Tamil and Malayalam sectors
- Aakasamlo Oka Tara's stated market edge
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Additional screen competition
- Suriya’s Scene and Ramayana are expected to retain substantial screens into late November