Dhanush‘s massive fan following was on full display as the actor was mobbed by hundreds of admirers during the final schedule of ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ in Thiruvannamalai. Videos of the actor calmly making his way through the crowd with security’s help have gone viral on social media, further building excitement around one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of the year.
Fans surround Dhanush as he wraps up the shoot
While shooting the final schedule of ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ in Thiruvannamalai, actor Dhanush was mobbed by a massive crowd of eager fans as he headed to his car. Swarmed by admirers attempting to capture photos and videos, the actor found it challenging to wade through the gathering. His security team had to step in to navigate him safely into his vehicle, and footage of the frenzy has since gone viral on social media.
Viral video highlights Dhanush’s growing popularity
The viral clip has drawn thousands of reactions from fans across social media platforms. Many have praised Dhanush for being cool and smiling at the crowd even when there is chaos around him. Others said such scenes are common whenever the actor shoots in public places, reflecting his growing popularity. Adding to the buzz, fans are eager to know more about the making of ‘OM Chapter 1’.
National Award-winning director Rajkumar Periasamy helms the project
The film is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, who recently won the National Award for ‘Amaran.’ ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ is one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year and is expected to hit theatres on October 16. The project features an impressive cast including Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Naseeruddin Shah and Indrans. The story has been kept under wraps, adding to the curiosity surrounding the film.
Dhanush has a packed slate beyond ‘OM Chapter 1’
Besides ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’, Dhanush has a host of big projects in the pipeline. He is expected to start shooting for director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu’s ‘D56’ later this month. The actor will also be returning with Mari Selvaraj after ‘Karnan’ for a new film with music by A.R. Rahman. Dhanush will be pairing up with director Vetri Maaran again for ‘Thamizh Murugan,’ which is scripted by noted author Arivumathi.
