Naseeruddin Shah will return to Tamil cinema after 26 years, the actor will be seen with Dhanush in this film…

Hindi cinema’s veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is once again in the headlines. After the success of his recently released film ‘I will be back’, he is now going to be a part of South Indian cinema’s much awaited film ‘Om’. The makers have officially announced his name, with which it has also become clear that Naseeruddin Shah is going to make a comeback in Tamil cinema after almost 26 years. This news has increased the excitement among the audience of Hindi and South film industry.

He is directing the film

The film ‘Om’ is a big budget action-drama project, which is being made in two parts. This ambitious film is being directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. The director had received a lot of appreciation from the audience and critics for his previous film ‘Amaran’. Now he is coming up with another grand project with Dhanush, from which the audience has high expectations.

The makers themselves shared the information

Let us tell you that the makers have shared the information about Naseeruddin Shah joining this film through social media. His official post along with a picture of the actor read – “A powerful entry into the world of Om. The legendary Naseeruddin has become a part of this mega film. Coming to theaters worldwide on 16th October 2026.” After this announcement, fans are continuously expressing their happiness on social media and curiosity about the film has increased.

Last seen in 2000

Naseeruddin Shah’s return to Tamil cinema is also considered special because he last worked in ‘Hey Ram’ released in 2000. In this famous film directed by Kamal Haasan, he played the role of Mahatma Gandhi, while Shahrukh Khan was also seen in an important role in the film. Now after almost two and a half decades, he is again ready to make his strong presence felt in the Tamil film industry.

film me strong star cast

The star cast of the film is already considered very strong. Dhanush is playing the lead role in this film. Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela will be seen as female leads with him. At the same time, there are reports that Malayalam superstar Mammootty can also play an important role in the film. However, the official announcement of his name is still awaited.

when is it being released

The first part of the film will be released with the title ‘Om Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’. The makers have fixed its release date as 16 October 2026 and it will be released on a large scale in theaters across the world. Considering the film’s story, grand action sequences and star cast, it is being considered as one of the most talked about films of the next year.