‘Karuppu’ faced unexpected release issues before finally hitting the theaters with massive fan celebrations. The Suriya-starrer was initially slated to release on May 14, and fans had already gathered outside theaters for the early morning screenings. But, due to last-minute financial and production issues, the release of the film was delayed, resulting in the cancellation of many FDFS shows across Tamil Nadu. After matters were settled overnight, ‘Karuppu’ finally opened on May 15 and opened to huge celebrations, loud cheers and packed theaters across the state.
RJ Balaji and Karthi surprise fans at Chennai FDFS
The excitement got even bigger in Chennai when director RJ Balaji, actress Trisha and actor Karthi joined the fans on the first day of the film to celebrate the first show. Videos from the theaters quickly went viral online as fans welcomed the stars with drums, fireworks and confetti. RJ Balaji thanked the audience for standing by the team during the release battle. Karthi’s surprise appearance also created a festival atmosphere inside the theater. Fans cheered loudly as the team watched the film along with the audience, making the FDFS celebration one of the most talked about film events in Chennai.
It becomes the first film to call ‘Karuppu’ Vijay ‘prime minister’
One of the biggest talking points of the film came from its title card. Before the start of the film, the makers showed a special thank you note referring to Vijay as “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay”. The moment immediately grabbed the attention of fans in theaters and later went viral on social media. Interestingly, many netizens have pointed out that ‘Karuppu’ became the first Tamil film to be directed by Vijay as Chief Minister before ‘Jana Nayagan’.The special mention created a lot of excitement among Vijay’s fans and added another layer of hype around the film’s release.
About ‘Karuppu’
Directed by RJ Balaji, ‘Karuppu’ is a commercial action entertainer that mixes emotions and rural elements. The film is said to revolve around justice, power and the fight against corruption in the background of a village. Trisha Krishnan She plays the female lead opposite Suriya, while the supporting cast has several well-known actors in prominent roles. The film’s music was composed by Sai Abhyankkar, whose songs and background score have already received positive response from fans.
