Dhanush keeps shooting after an axe injury on OM set

An axe hit, and the shot continued

A behind-the-scenes clip from OM has given fans a new measure of Dhanush’s commitment. In the video, he is filming an intense axe-fight sequence, the kind of scene where timing is everything. According to the footage doing the rounds, the axe reportedly struck his hand. Instead of breaking the moment, Dhanush kept performing and completed the take before the injury became obvious.

That decision has turned the circulating clip into a goodwill moment. Social media is full of praise for his professionalism, with viewers noting that he chose the shot over an immediate reaction. People are reading the sequence as proof of how seriously he takes the physical side of acting. At the same time, neither Dhanush nor the makers have confirmed the nature or severity of the injury. Until they do, the clip is evidence of dedication, not a medical report.

Why OM was already on the radar

OM carries heavyweight billing. Dhanush leads an ensemble that includes Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela. Director Rajkumar Periasamy arrives after Amaran, the Sivakarthikeyan film that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. That combination has made even a small behind-the-scenes glimpse a talking point.

Some online chatter has suggested that OM may draw from real incidents involving Tamil workers and red sandalwood smuggling in Andhra Pradesh. The makers have not verified those reports, and the plot details remain unconfirmed. For now, the safest read is that this is an action-heavy project with a cast and director that justify the interest.

All roads now point to November 20

The film was first set for October 16, but its release has been pushed to November 20. The change follows the October 15 opening of Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. Audiences already have two singles from composer Sai Abhyankkar’s soundtrack to sample, and both are generating early listener interest.

Fans tracking OM before release should remember:

• The clip: Dhanush films an axe fight, reportedly takes a hit to the hand, and finishes the take.
• The cast: Dhanush stars with Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela.
• The date: OM moves from October 16 and now opens on November 20.

The viral moment gives audiences a reason to trust the physicality of the film. The team’s next step is to confirm the facts around the injury and keep that trust intact.

Source: The Times of India