Sai Pallavi will be seen as a CBI officer in Dhanush and Mammootty’s upcoming film Om: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Wood of Blood. On Monday, the makers introduced her character, Nithya Reddy through a first look video which has already got fans talking.
The clip gives a glimpse of Nithya’s work as she investigates a red sandalwood smuggling case. Hailing from Naiduppet in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, she has a personal connection with the forests she is entrusted with protecting. His father, who served as an Indian Forest Service officer, lost his life protecting them.
The makers describe Nithya as someone who brings “integrity, smartness and experience in young blood”. The character marks yet another interesting role for Sai Pallavi, who has praised fans for her performances in the past.
The first appearance drew an enthusiastic response online. “Psy is cooking something tough,” wrote one user, while another declared, “The queen is back.”
A third fan described her character as one of the “coolest” they had seen, writing, “One of the coolest Sai Pallavi characters I’ve ever seen.”
Another comment read, “Sai Pallavi is going to cook everyone in the movie with her top notch performance.” “The rowdy baby combo is back,” wrote a fan, recalling his popular duo with Dhanush.
Sai Pallavi is also ready for her Bollywood debut The RamayanaIn which she plays the role of Ravana with Yash as Ram, opposite Ranbir Kapoor as Sita. This film is scheduled to release in theaters on November 5.
The makers have recently released mars colorA song focusing on Rama and Sita’s relationship and their journey together. However, the track became a talking point for reasons beyond its music. AR Rahman faced criticism for his use of Qawwali-like beats, while a scene in which women apply turmeric to Ram, standing next to Sita, sparked a separate controversy. Some viewers questioned why Sita was present during the ceremony, while others suggested that the coronation could be depicted instead of the scene.
Coming back to Om: Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Wood of BloodThe film is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and stars Dhanush and Mammootty in lead roles. It will hit theaters on November 20 after a change in its original schedule.
The film was initially slated to release on October 16, a day after Rajinikanth’s release Jailer 2. Dhanush announced the postponement last month, saying the decision was linked to the release of Rajinikanth’s film and his respect for the superstar.
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