No Dhanush vs Rajinikanth: ‘Om’ postponed to avert clash with ‘Jailer 2’
Dhanush has also announced that since Suriya’s ‘Scene’ is slated to release in theatres on November 6 for Deepavali, ‘Om’ will defer its release until after the festival
In a strategic move to avert a box-office clash, Tamil cinema star Dhanush announced on September 23 that his upcoming film Om: Chapter 1 would be postponed. The decision was made in respect for Rajinikanth, the superstar whose film Jailer 2 was originally slated to release on the same day as Om on October 15. Dhanush’s statement on social media read, "Our superstar, Rajinikanth sir, 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." The postponement also ensures that Om will not release for Diwali this year, as SJ Surya’s film Scene is also set to release on the same date, November 6. Dhanush emphasized the importance of mutual understanding and respect among big films, stating that the bigger welfare of cinema and the industry should be considered.
With a new release date expected soon, Om – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, stars Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela in pivotal roles, with music by Sai Abhyankkar. The film is produced by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios, with Shraddha Agarwal, Dhanush, and Azmat Jagmag as producers. Jailer 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Rajinikanth’s 2023 film, is set to release on the same date, further highlighting the significance of Dhanush’s decision.
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