Dhanush apologises after fans denied entry at OM audio launch

Actor Dhanush has apologised after thousands of fans holding valid passes were denied entry to the audio launch of his upcoming film 'OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood' at Sairam Engineering College in Chennai on Friday, 6 November. The crowd far exceeded venue capacity, and police stopped admitting people on security grounds.

Writing on X on Saturday, 7 November, Dhanush said it pained him that thousands of fans with tickets could not get in. He took full responsibility and promised to ensure it does not happen again. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and starring Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on 20 November 2026.

Update, 7 November 2026: Cinema Express now also reports the story, confirming the same facts: thousands of ticketed fans were turned away at the venue on Friday, 6 November, and Dhanush apologised on X on Saturday, 7 November, taking full responsibility. The outlet adds that the film's audio launch was attended by cast and crew including composer Sai Abhyankkar and producer Shraddha Agarwal.