OM trailer reactions: Internet calls Dhanush absolute inferno, say hype is real

Dhanush has given fans plenty to talk about with the trailer of his upcoming film, OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood. Released ahead of its November 20 theatrical debut, the nearly three-minute trailer has sparked excitement online, with viewers particularly taken by Dhanush’s intense new look, Sai Pallavi’s screen presence and his combination with Mammootty. Several fans have called the actor an ‘absolute inferno’, while others feel the film's hype is well deserved.The trailer has also got viewers talking about its action and visual scale, though the background score and sound mixing haven't found favour with everyone.Fans were quick to react to Dhanush's intense transformation, with one calling him an "absolute inferno". Sai Pallavi also found plenty of admirers. Praising her expressions and screen presence, one viewer wrote, "The expressions and attitude are simply outstanding. #OMTrailer has created huge excitement."The Dhanush-Mammootty combination was another talking point. "Dhanush and Mammukka combination is giving us plenty of reasons to be excited. OM trailer looks like a blast," read one reaction. The action and technical aspects received their share of praise, too. One fan called the editing and background score a winning combination, while another was particularly impressed by the blood-soaked fight sequences in the red sandalwood forest.However, the music wasn't a hit across the board. Some viewers felt the heavy background score drowned out the dialogues. "Music is only to elevate the scenes and dialogues, not to overtake them. Sound mixing should have been much better," one reaction read.About the trailerSet against the backdrop of the illegal red sandalwood trade in Andhra Pradesh, the trailer gives a glimpse of a dangerous operation unfolding in the Seshachalam forests. Dhanush appears as an undercover police officer who infiltrates a smuggling network, while Sai Pallavi plays an IPS officer leading the operation. Mammootty, meanwhile, is seen as a mysterious figure with control over the illegal trade. Written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rajkumar Periasamy, OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood revolves around a joint operation by the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu police to dismantle a red sandalwood smuggling network.The film was initially scheduled to release on October 16. However, Dhanush, who is also producing it, later announced a change in plans out of respect for Rajinikanth's Jailer 2. The makers also stayed away from the Diwali release window to give Suriya's Scene a clear run.OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood will now arrive in cinemas worldwide on November 20. The film will release in Tamil, along with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.- Ends