Dhanush’s upcoming film Om: Chapter 1 – Udhiram (The Blood Wood) has been generating buzz online with the makers unveiling new glimpses from the much-anticipated project. The latest update is the reveal of Mammootty’s character, called Burma Karthikeyan. He is introduced as a smuggler who gets an unusual level of respect from both the local community and the police.
Soon after the glimpse surfaced, eagle-eyed viewers began drawing parallels between one of Mammootty’s scenes and Akshaye Khanna’s viral sequence from Dhurandhar. The clip shows Mammootty walking through an archway as music plays. Dhanush makes an appearance behind him as his sidekick.
The visual immediately reminded fans of Akshaye Khanna’s iconic scene in Dhurandhar, where the actor, as Rehman Dakait, makes a grand entry into a Baloch area amid celebrations while Flipperachi’s Fa9la plays in the background. One user wrote, “Peak Dhurandhar Vibes.”
Peak Dhurandhar Vibes???? #OM #Dhanush pic.twitter.com/yy9LRZ0cTI
— Troll Cinema ( TC ) (@Troll_Cinema) September 7, 2026
Another added, “You know the film is going to be legendary when the lead takes a backseat.”
You know the film is going to be legendary when the lead takes a backseat.#Om #Dhurandhar #ThevarMagan pic.twitter.com/vW53JJ5myS
— #Anish (@moviebeing) September 7, 2026
Someone else commented, “Dhanush & Mammootty from #OM reminded us of Dhurandhar scene.”
Dhanush & Mammootty from #OM reminded us of Dhurandhar scene ????????
pic.twitter.com/8JnyfgRZ9t https://t.co/jimpRGMIuD— Pan India Review (@PanIndiaReview) September 7, 2026
“#OM trying to recreate that #Dhurandhar stuff in this frame?,” asked a viewer.
#OM trying to recreate that #Dhurandhar stuff in this frame? #Mammootty #Dhanush pic.twitter.com/hQyVh8v0JR
— Studio Flicks (@StudioFlicks) September 7, 2026
While fans were quick to point out the similarities between the two scenes, many viewed the comparison positively rather than as an imitation. They felt that having the lead actor take a backseat in such a moment could indicate that the film is placing greater emphasis on the story and narrative instead of relying solely on its stars.
Written and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, Om features Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles. The film is set against the backdrop of dense jungle terrain and the illegal red sanders smuggling trade. The story follows the protagonist, played by Dhanush, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous forest conflict to rescue 20 Tamil woodcutters.
Om releases in theatres on October 16.
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