Dhanush's O.M Trailer Reveals Intense Red Sandalwood Smuggling Plot
· Entertainment · Pinkvilla, Indian Express
The O.M (Operation Mole) trailer, released on November 14, 2026, shows Dhanush as a woodcutter drawn into red sandalwood smuggling by Mammootty, who plays a shadowy politician. Sai Pallavi appears as CBI officer Nithya Reddy leading the anti-smuggling operation, while Naseeruddin Shah has a brief, undisclosed role. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Wunderbar Films, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on November 20, 2026, after postponement to avoid box-office clashes with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 and Suriya's Scene. Sreeleela co-stars as Dhanush's wife with a realistic portrayal, marking the first installment of a planned two-part franchise.
Why it matters
The film's focus on red sandalwood smuggling directly impacts India's forest conservation efforts and law enforcement agencies like the CBI, highlighting a high-stakes battle against an organized syndicate that threatens biodiversity and regional economies.
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