OM Promo Out: Sai Pallavi Takes Charge as CBI Officer Nithya Reddy
In the film, Nithya Reddy is a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer. She is the daughter of an Indian Forest Service officer from Naidupet in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district.
The makers of OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood have released a new glimpse of Sai Pallavi’s character. The actress plays Nithya Reddy, a CBI officer who investigates the illegal smuggling of red sandalwood. The film stars Dhanush and Mammootty in important roles and is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy.
The latest promo introduces Sai Pallavi in a powerful role. Her character is shown as a smart, honest and experienced officer who is ready to take on a major criminal network. The glimpse has created interest among movie fans as they get a closer look at her role in the film.
Who Is Nithya Reddy?
In the film, Nithya Reddy is a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer. She is the daughter of an Indian Forest Service officer from Naidupet in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district. Her father lost his life while performing his duty.
This background gives Nithya a personal connection to the fight against crimes related to forests. Her investigation into red sandalwood smuggling becomes an important part of the film’s story.
Nithya began her career as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in the Andhra Pradesh police department. She later became an Additional Superintendent of Police in the CBI. She was also assigned to work with Interpol.
In the movie, she leads an operation called OM to investigate the red sandalwood smuggling network. Her mission is expected to bring her into conflict with several powerful people involved in the illegal trade.Dhanush plays a woodcutter whose life is connected to the red sandalwood trade. Mammootty also plays a major character, but more details about his role are yet to be revealed. The story brings these characters together through the central conflict surrounding the illegal trade.
The film also features Sreeleela, Sanjay Swaroop and Naseeruddin Shah. The project marks Naseeruddin Shah’s Tamil film debut.
Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music, while Ezhil Arasu K handles cinematography. R. Kalaivanan is the editor, and A. Pannerselvam is the art director.
Dhanush is producing the film under his Wunderbar Films banner along with Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag. RTake Studios is also backing the project.
OM: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on November 20, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. With an action-packed story and a strong cast, the film is expected to attract attention from audiences across different languages.