Suriya’s much-awaited action drama ‘Karuppu’, directed by RJ Balaji, finally reached theatres after facing unexpected release delays and financial hurdles. The film, which stars Trisha Krishnan as the female lead, was originally planned for a grand release a day earlier. However, some last-minute problems on the production front led to the cancellation of many of the morning shows, which saddened the fans. The delay led to tension among the team, especially RJ Balaji, who had been emotionally attached to the project for months. Fans across Tamil Nadu waited anxiously as discussions continued to bring the film to theatres.
RJ Balaji’s celebration at ‘Karuppu’ FDFS goes viral
After all the issues were sorted out, ‘Karuppu’ finally released worldwide, and RJ Balaji joined fans for the First Day First Show celebration at Rohini Theatre in Chennai. Unlike the emotional and tearful video he shared during the delay, RJ Balaji arrived at the theatre with a smiling face and visible relief. Fans greeted him with enthusiastic shouts and whistles for his entry.What stole the show was RJ Balaji’s energetic celebration after the movie screening. He reacted excitedly inside the packed theatre, shouted along with fans, and celebrated every big moment on screen. ‘Karuppu’ actress Trisha then calmed RJ Balaji with a friendly hug and encouraged her director. RJ Balaji’s animated reaction quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising his genuine happiness and emotional connection to the film.
RJ Balaji’s emotional video during the ‘Karuppu’ delay went viral
Before the release, RJ Balaji had shared an emotional video apologising to fans for the sudden delay. In the clip, he appeared heartbroken and even fought back tears while speaking about the issue. He said he never expected such problems on release day and felt sorry for fans who travelled long distances to watch the movie. He also revealed that Suriya had worked very hard for the film and hoped all the problems would be solved soon. His emotional words created sympathy among fans, and many supported the team online during the difficult situation.
‘Karuppu’ gets strong fan response after release
With the film finally hitting screens, fans have started celebrating the movie across theatres. Apart from Suriya and Trisha, the film also features RJ Balaji, Yogi Babu, Natty, and several others in key roles. Sai Abhyankkar’s background score and the film’s mass moments are already receiving praise online. Fans who watched the early shows shared positive reactions about the interval block, action scenes, and emotional moments. Although it was difficult to release the film ‘Karuppu’ in theaters, it eventually returned with a packed house and positive fan reactions.
