OM: Sai Pallavi takes on red sandalwood smugglers as CBI officer in 1st glimpse

Actor Sai Pallavi is stepping into the shoes of a CBI officer in Dhanush and Mammootty’s upcoming film OM Chapter 1 Udhiram: The Blood Wood. The makers on Monday, October 26, unveiled a first-look video introducing her character, Nithya Reddy, a determined officer investigating a red sandalwood smuggling case with a personal connection to the forests at the heart of the investigation.Hailing from Naidupet in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, Nithya has more than just professional reasons to protect the forests. Her father, an Indian Forest Service officer, lost his life while safeguarding them. The backstory adds an emotional layer to her mission, setting the stage for a character driven by both duty and personal loss.Watch the video here: Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi is also preparing for her Bollywood debut with Ramayana, in which she plays Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama, with Yash portraying Ravana. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5. The makers recently released Mangal Rang, a song centred on Rama and Sita’s relationship and their journey together. However, the track drew attention beyond its music, with AR Rahman facing criticism over its qawwali-like beats. A scene showing women applying haldi to Rama, with Sita standing beside him, also sparked debate. While some viewers questioned Sita’s presence during the ceremony, others suggested that the scene might depict a coronation instead.Coming back to OM Chapter 1Udhiram: The Blood Wood, the film is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and stars Dhanush and Mammootty in lead roles. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on November 20, following a change to its original release date.The film was initially slated to arrive on October 16, a day after Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. Dhanush announced the postponement last month, citing the release of Rajinikanth’s film and his respect for the superstar.- Ends