Following the Massive Success of ‘Jailer 2’, PEN Marudhar Acquires North India Theatrical Distribution Rights for Dhanush and Mammootty Starrer ‘OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood’
Backed by an ensemble featuring five National Award winners and music by Sai Abhyankkar, Rajkumar Periasamy’s pan-India action drama is slated for a grand theatrical release on November 20, 2026.
Riding high on the massive theatrical success of #Jailer2, PEN Marudhar has officially come on board as the North India theatrical distribution partner for OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood. Uniting an extraordinary ensemble that brings together five National Award winners alongside a chart-topping musical score by Sai Abhyankkar, the film has generated unprecedented anticipation nationwide.
Following its grand audio launch in Chennai—which drew an overwhelming response from thousands of fans—the makers have steadily fortified the film’s pan-India rollout by locking in premier distribution partners across the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam markets. Joining hands with RTake Studios and Wunderbar Films, PEN Marudhar’s entry ensures a wide-reaching theatrical footprint across the northern belt.
Speaking about the collaboration, Dr. Jayantilal Gada, CMD, PEN Studios, said, “We are delighted to partner with RTake Studios and Wunderbar Films for the North India theatrical distribution of OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood. With an extraordinary ensemble, a compelling vision and tremendous audience anticipation, the film promises to be an exciting proposition for the theatrical market. We look forward to bringing this cinematic experience to audiences across North India as part of its pan-India release on 20th November 2026.”
Echoing the enthusiasm, Shraddha Agrawal, Producer, RTake Studios, added, “As producers, our vision has always been to give OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood the widest possible theatrical reach. PEN Marudhar coming on board as the North India theatrical distribution partner marks an important milestone in that direction. We are pleased to associate with a distribution partner that brings the experience and reach required to take the film to audiences across the territory. Along with our distribution partners across the South, this association further strengthens our pan-India release strategy, and we look forward to bringing OM to cinemas on a grand scale.”
Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood boasts a powerhouse cast headlined by Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah, and Indrans. Produced by Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush, and Azmat Jagmag under the banners of RTake Studios and Wunderbar Films, the film currently holds the No. 1 spot on IMDb’s most anticipated list.
OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood is set for a worldwide theatrical release in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu on November 20, 2026.
By Keerti Kadam