Renu Desai back in Tamil films after 26 years, in Dhanush’s Om Chapter 1

Actor Renu Desai has confirmed that she is part of Om Chapter 1, a film starring Dhanush, her first Tamil film in 26 years. The Telugu film site 123telugu reported on 10 November.

“See you in theaters on Nov 20,” she wrote on Instagram. The film is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and opens on 20 November. Her role has not been revealed.

Ms. Desai’s last Tamil film was James Pandu, released in 2000. Her latest film, Kashi Majili, went straight to the ETV Win streaming service.

The cast of Om Chapter 1 also includes Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela, Indrans and Naseeruddin Shah. It is produced by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios, with music by Sai Abhyankkar. Pictures she posted with Mammootty in May had led to talk about her role.

Ms. Desai was married to actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Mr. Kalyan and his wife, Anna Lezhneva, announced their separation this week.