After the phenomenal box office success of Amaran, director Rajkumar Periasamy has officially launched his highly anticipated next venture, OM, starring powerhouse performer Dhanush. The star-studded announcement, featuring a dream ensemble cast including Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Srileela, sent a jolt of excitement through Indian cinema, prompting heated debates online. At a recent title launch event in Chennai, the filmmaker actively broke his silence on the ‘OM’ title controversy associated with the 1995 Kannada cult classic, while directly brushing off viral social media comparisons with Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa’.
Rajkumar Periasamy explains the controversy titled ‘OM’
At the title launch event in Chennai, Rajkumar Periyasamy fielded questions about sharing his title with the 1995 Kannada blockbuster ‘Om’ starring Siva Rajkumar. As reported by FilmiBeat, the director dismissed any controversy surrounding the choice of title. “I finalized the title ‘Om’ while writing the script. There is no controversy behind it. Many filmmakers today reuse titles that have been used before, and this is no different.” He also points out that even ‘Amraan’ carries a title that was used earlier, adding that the focus should always be on the story rather than the title.
The director answered questions on the comparison of ‘Pushpa’
Jhalak’s video has also led to comparisons with ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, as both feature forest-based settings and laborers involved in logging activities. In response to those observations, Rajkumar said, “What you have seen is just an introductory glimpse. There is absolutely no connection between that film and ‘OM’.” Our film has many layers, and as more updates are released, the audience will understand its worldHe emphasized that the teaser was only designed to introduce the atmosphere of the film and did not reveal its actual narrative.
After the success of Aaman, there is a lot of expectation about ‘Om’
Rajkumar Periasamy also expressed confidence in the performance rendered by the actors. “Dhanush sir, Mammootty sir, Sai Pallavi and Srileela have all done amazing work. As we reveal more about the film, people will understand what makes Om special,” he said.
More about ‘OM’
Besides Dhanush, the film has a strong ensemble cast led by Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty, whose presence has added significant excitement to the project. Sai Pallavi and Srileela play the lead roles, while rising music composer Sai Avvankar is in charge of the soundtrack. ‘Om’ is slated to release on October 10, 2026.
