Dhanush recently met athlete Vithya Ramraj , who made headlines at the 2026 Asian Games after returning home with three medals and a national record that had stood for more than four decades. The actor met Vithya and her family following her impressive campaign, as his own public activities continue to draw attention amid growing speculation about a possible move into politics.
OM: Chapter 1 (Udhiram – The Blood Wood) is an upcoming Tamil action-thriller starring Dhanush, Mammootty , Sai Pallavi, and Sreeleela. Directed by Rajkumar, it was scheduled for a worldwide release on October 16. Photos from the meeting show Dhanush checking out Vithya’s medals and posing with her and her family. His visit came as a personal gesture of appreciation for the athlete, whose performance has brought considerable attention to Coimbatore and Indian athletics. He was later asked about the possibility of launching a political party after receiving two honours at the 72nd National Film Awards. Dhanush responded with a smile and a laugh but did not give a clear answer. The film is inspired by real-life events, though the full narrative details are kept under wraps. The film is backed by Wunderbar Films and R Take Studios, with music composed by Sai Abhyankkar.
The actor’s political future also came up after DMK MP Kanimozhi said that Dhanush had “come to politics now.
Dhanush’s meeting with Vithya comes at a time when there is increasing interest in his activities outside cinema. At a recent gathering of his fans in Tiruvallur, the actor spoke about giving his fan base a larger purpose through welfare work. “So many people have gathered in one place. There is great power in this kind of unity. We need to give that unity a purpose.
Beyond just audio launches, we need to engage in even more welfare activities,” he said.
