OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood Pre-Release Business
Budget, theatrical rights, OTT, satellite & other reported deals
OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood has a reported budget of ₹200 Cr. Reported worldwide theatrical business is ₹85 Cr. Non-theatrical rights total ₹70 Cr. Total pre-release business is ₹155 Cr.
OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood Budget
| Component / Territory | Value |
|---|---|
| Cast, director and creative team | ₹65 Cr |
| Production, locations and sets | ₹50 Cr |
| Action choreography and stunt production | ₹35 Cr |
| VFX, editing and post-production | ₹30 Cr |
| Publicity and contingency | ₹20 Cr |
| Total Reported Budget | ₹200 Cr |
OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood Area-Wise Theatrical Rights
| Component / Territory | Value |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹40 Cr |
| Telugu states and Hindi markets | ₹25 Cr |
| Karnataka, Kerala and overseas | ₹20 Cr |
| Worldwide Theatrical Business | ₹85 Cr |
OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood OTT, Digital & Non-Theatrical Rights
| Rights | Value | Partner |
|---|---|---|
| OTT rights | ₹50 Cr | Not announced |
| Satellite rights | ₹20 Cr | Not announced |
| Total Non-Theatrical Business | ₹70 Cr |
BoxOfficeX Note: BoxOfficeX working valuations; these are not confirmed rights agreements or transaction prices.
OM Chapter 1 Cast & Crew Salaries
Reported cast, director and technical crew remuneration details.
Actor & Cast Salaries
| Name | Department | Role / Character | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanush | Cast | Lead actor | ₹35 Cr | estimated |
| Mammootty | Cast | Actor | ₹12 Cr | estimated |
| Sai Pallavi | Cast | Actress | ₹5 Cr | estimated |
| Sreeleela | Cast | Actress | ₹2.5 Cr | estimated |
| Naseeruddin Shah | Cast | Actor | ₹1.5 Cr | estimated |
Director & Technical Crew Salaries
| Name | Department | Role / Character | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajkumar Periasamy | Crew | Director and writer | ₹5 Cr | estimated |
| Sai Abhyankkar | Crew | Music director | ₹1.5 Cr | estimated |
| Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee | Crew | Action choreography (combined) | ₹2.5 Cr | estimated |
BoxOfficeX Note: Proposed BoxOfficeX remuneration valuations, not verified contracts. Dhanush acting remuneration excludes any producer profit participation. Included within ₹200 Cr production budget.
Disclaimer: Salary, profit-share and rights figures shown above are based on publicly reported information and industry estimates where applicable. Actual remuneration and contractual terms may differ and may not be officially disclosed.
Dhanush's upcoming pan-India action thriller OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 20, 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film brings together Dhanush and Mammootty, alongside Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah. Set against red sandalwood smuggling, the story follows forest workers, criminal networks and law enforcement. Sai Pallavi's October 26 character reveal as Nithya Reddy has added to interest. BoxOfficeX places the working production budget at ₹200 crore and combined pre-release business valuation at ₹155 crore, comprising ₹85 crore worldwide theatrical rights and ₹70 crore digital and satellite rights. These are analytical valuations rather than confirmed transaction amounts.
OM Chapter 1 Movie Details
Full title: OM — Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood. Release: November 20, 2026 (scheduled). Languages: Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Genre: action thriller. Director and writer: Rajkumar Periasamy. Production: Wunderbar Films and R Take Studios. Producers: Dhanush, Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag. Music: Sai Abhyankkar. Cinematography: Ezhil Arasu K. Editing: R Kalaivanan. Art: A Pannerselvam. Action: Yannick Ben and Kecha Khamphakdee. Cast: Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah and others. Dhanush is presented as a woodcutter; Mammootty plays Karthikeyan. Sai Pallavi plays Nithya Reddy, whose Operation OM investigation connects with the forest-smuggling conflict. Character and production descriptions reflect supplied promotional information.
OM Chapter 1 Budget and Pre-Release Business
OM Chapter 1 Area-Wise Theatrical Rights
Tamil Nadu is the principal theatrical market in the BoxOfficeX analysis, with a ₹40 crore rights valuation. Combined Telugu states and Hindi markets account for ₹25 crore, while Karnataka, Kerala and overseas markets contribute ₹20 crore. The total worldwide theatrical valuation is ₹85 crore. Dhanush’s Tamil audience, Mammootty’s popularity and the wider cast may help the film reach multiple language markets. Actual distribution values depend on final agreements, promotional response and release plans; the territory figures are not confirmed sales.
OM Chapter 1 OTT and Satellite Rights
The non-theatrical business is valued at ₹70 crore in the BoxOfficeX analysis, comprising ₹50 crore in OTT rights and ₹20 crore in satellite rights. Netflix and Prime Video have been discussed as possible streaming destinations, but neither is identified as a confirmed buyer. The eventual platform, streaming date and transaction value should be updated only following an official announcement. The film’s action premise, ensemble cast and multilingual strategy may support digital interest.
OM Chapter 1 Cast and Crew Salaries
OM Chapter 1 Worldwide Theatrical Breakeven
With worldwide theatrical rights valued at ₹85 crore, the film would need approximately ₹170 crore in worldwide ticket sales to generate ₹85 crore distributor revenue under a simplified 50% share assumption. This is an illustrative recovery scenario, not an official breakeven target. Actual distributor shares, taxes, regional arrangements and release costs vary by territory.
Sai Pallavi Reveal, Teaser and Opening Weekend Outlook
The October 26 character reveal introduces Sai Pallavi as Nithya Reddy, a CBI officer involved in Operation OM and the investigation of red sandalwood smuggling. Promotional details describe her as the daughter of an Indian Forest Service officer who died in the line of duty. The film’s campaign also introduces Dhanush’s woodcutter character and Mammootty’s Karthikeyan, combining action, crime and investigation themes. The release is scheduled for November 20, 2026 after an earlier October window. Opening collections will depend on advance bookings, screen allocation, ticket prices and audience response; release plans and character claims should be checked against official updates before publication.
BoxOfficeX Final Analysis
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram — The Blood Wood brings together Dhanush, Mammootty and Sai Pallavi in a large-scale action thriller directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. BoxOfficeX places its production budget valuation at ₹200 crore, worldwide theatrical rights at ₹85 crore and non-theatrical rights at ₹70 crore, resulting in a combined pre-release business valuation of ₹155 crore. The ₹45 crore difference between budget and rights valuation does not automatically represent a producer loss. The final commercial result will depend on actual rights agreements, production spending, distribution terms and theatrical collections. The October 26 Sai Pallavi reveal provides a timely promotional angle before the planned November 20 release.
Data Sources & Methodology
Collections: India gross and overseas gross refer to reported theatrical grosses. Worldwide gross is their combined total where both values are available. Figures may change as reports are updated.
Budget and rights: Budgets, theatrical rights, OTT and other non-theatrical rights, and cast or crew remuneration are reported or estimated amounts unless explicitly identified as confirmed. These categories should not be added together as film profit.
Data limitations: Unavailable values are not assumed to be zero. Reports from different territories or sources may use different accounting and update schedules.