Dhanush avoids Rajinikanth clash

National Film Award winner Dhanush has postponed the release date of his upcoming film OM: Chapter 1 to avoid a box-office clash with superstar Rajinikanth and actor Suriya’s films.

Dhanush penned a long note on his X handle to announce the delay of his upcoming film OM: Chapter 1. It was slated to release in theatres on October 16.

Prior to the postponement, the film was bound to have 

a box office clash with Rajinikanth’s upcoming sequel Jailer 2.

The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and also stars Vidya Balan in the lead role. The movie is slated to release in theatres on October 15.

“In times like these, shifting the release of a film comes with its own set of challenges. Our superstar, Rajinikanth sir, the man whom we have all admired and worshipped over the years has his film arriving on October 15th, just a day before ours. Out of immense respect for him, we have decided to postpone the release of our film, OM, to a later date,” wrote Dhanush. 

Along with this, the actor also announced that OM will not release around Diwali as well to avoid the box office clash with Suriya’s upcoming film titled Scene.

“At the same time, we will not be arriving for Diwali this year either, as Suriya sir’s film has already been announced for the same date. In all fairness, they announced their date first, and we strongly believe that big films should have a mutual understanding and respect each other’s decisions, keeping the larger welfare of cinema and the industry in mind. We will announce our new release date very soon,” said Dhanush.