Actor Sai Pallavi had one heartfelt request for her co-actor Dhanush at the pre-release event of their upcoming film OM: Chapter One: no matter what path he chooses in life, he mustn’t give up acting. With rumours of the actor possibly entering politics doing the rounds, she brought up Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s decision to step away from films and enter politics, admitting she didn’t want cinema to lose another performer like Dhanush. Her words struck a chord with the audience, which erupted into loud cheers that went on for quite some time.
Sai Pallavi began by recalling the political flags she had spotted on her way to the venue, joking that the gathering almost felt like a political meeting. “On the way here, I kept seeing all those flags, and I was thinking, ‘What is this? This looks like a political gathering,” she said.
She then turned to Dhanush and wished him well, before making her feelings about his acting career clear. Referring to Vijay’s political move, Sai Pallavi said, “Whatever you do, I wish you the best and may the best happen to you. The actor in me is always thinking about how Vijay Sir has gone into politics and stopped acting. So I was hoping and praying that Dhanush should continue to act (translated from Tamil).”
She went on to explain why his presence in films mattered to her. For Sai Pallavi, it isn’t just about the performances themselves but also the kind of impact Dhanush’s films have had on audiences.
“Performances like his, the realistic stories he brings to the audience, have a lasting impact. After Polladhavanso many people bought that bike and picked up that style and attitude. It takes a real actor to create that kind of influence,” she said.
Her appeal ended with another request, this time drawing an even bigger response from the crowd. “So no matter which path you take, please continue to act. We’ll all be missing a great actor. This is my request to him,” she added amid a huge uproar from the crowd. A video of her speech has since made its way to X, where the moment has been widely shared.
Watch the video here:
Dhanush defends Sai Pallavi’s role in Ramayana
The event also saw Dhanush come to Sai Pallavi’s defence over the criticism surrounding her casting as Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. The actor spoke warmly about her dedication, pure heart and performance, calling her work unmatched. The online backlash surrounding her casting has been a talking point, but Dhanush made it clear that he stood firmly by his co-star.
The two actors share a working history, having previously teamed up for the 2018 film Possible 2. Its song, Rowdy Babywent on to become a chartbuster, and their reunion in OM: Chapter One has brought them together for another action-driven story.
About ABOUT: Chapter 1
Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film sees Dhanush play an undercover special task force officer, while Sai Pallavi essays Nithya Reddy, a CBI/IPS officer leading the operation. The recently released trailer, titled OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Woodalso features Mammootty in a mysterious role as a figure controlling an illegal smuggling network.
Set against the backdrop of the Seshachalam forests, the story follows an operation involving the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu police, a criminal network and the illegal red sandalwood trade. Dhanush’s character goes undercover to infiltrate the network, while Sai Pallavi’s officer leads the operation. Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah also feature in important roles.
The film is planned as the first part of a two-film franchise. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the songs and background score. It was initially scheduled to hit theatres on October 16. Dhanush, who is also producing the project, later announced a change in the release plans out of respect for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. The makers also chose to stay away from the Diwali release window, allowing Suriya’s Scene a clear run at the box office.
OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood will now release worldwide on November 20 in Tamil, along with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
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