Dhanush has apologised to fans who were unable to attend the audio launch of his upcoming film OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood in Chennai, despite having valid entry passes. The event witnessed a massive turnout, leading to crowd-management issues at the venue. Taking responsibility for the organisers’ lapse, the actor expressed regret and assured fans that such an incident would not happen again.
Dhanush apologises for OM Chennai event mishap
On Friday, the audio launch event of director Rajkumar Periasamy’s OM, featuring actors Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela in the lead, was held at Sairam Engineering College. Thousands of fans, who had got passes for the event, gathered at the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. However, as the crowd swelled, several fans, despite having entry passes, had to be turned back.
ஆயிரக்கணக்கான ரசிகர்கள் கைகளில் நுழைவுச்சீட்டு வைத்திருந்தும் உள்ளே வரமுடியாமல் திரும்பச் சென்றது என் மனதிற்கு மிகவும் வேதனை அளிக்கிறது. இது யாருடைய தவறு? என்று நான் ஆராய விரும்பவில்லை… நானே இதற்குப் பொறுப்பேற்று என் வருத்தங்களை தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். இனி இப்படி நடக்காமல் பார்த்துக் கொள்வது என் பொறுப்பு🙏
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) November 6, 2026
Dhanush, who got to learn of the situation, took responsibility for the lapse on the part of the organisers and expressed regret for what had happened.
Taking to his X timeline to express his regret in Tamil to fans who had returned home disappointed, he wrote, “It pains me deeply that thousands of fans who had tickets in hand were unable to get in and had to turn back.”
Stating that he did not want to go into whose fault this was, the actor said, “I take full responsibility and express my regret. It’s my responsibility to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”
More about OM
It may be recalled that the makers had originally planned to release the film on October 16. However, actor Dhanush, in a statement, announced the film’s postponement. He said that they had chosen to postpone the release of their film out of respect for Superstar Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 is slated to hit screens on October 15.
The film has generated huge interest among fans and film buffs, as this is the first time that Dhanush and Mammootty are collaborating on a project. Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah is also a part of this film. The film’s title has the tagline ‘Chapter 1’, indicating that there could be a sequel.
The film, which features Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the heroines, has music by Sai Abhyankkar.
Chennai witnessed a spectacular celebration of cinema as thousands of fans came together for the grand audio launch of OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood. Turning the occasion into a larger-than-life celebration, the event brought together audiences, music lovers and fans in an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation.
The massive turnout and the energy of the crowd reflected the growing excitement around the film, which is now slated to hit screens on November 20 this year.
