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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has approved a special relaxation permitting 9 am screenings for the upcoming film Karuppu, just two days after assuming office. The decision marks a rare departure from the state’s usual restrictions on early morning shows.
The approval comes ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release scheduled for May 14. Karuppu is an action drama directed by RJ Balaji and stars Suriya alongside Trisha Krishnan in lead roles.
The makers shared the happy news on X. Along with the announcement, they posted a photograph of Vijay at his Chief Minister’s office.
The text read "Special thanks to our honourable Chief Minister Thiru. Joseph Vijay for granting the special permission for the 9 AM shows of #Karuppu. #Karuppu - FDFS begins at 9AM, from May 14. A @SaiAbhyankkar Musical.”
In Tamil Nadu, early morning theatrical shows have long been regulated, with authorities often avoiding pre-10 am screenings. The caution stems from past incidents linked to crowd surges during first-day-first-show celebrations, particularly when multiple major releases clash, and fan gatherings become difficult to control.
Attention around the film has also been amplified as Trisha was recently seen at Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. She arrived in an ice-blue silk saree and was later photographed embracing Vijay’s mother during the event, images that were widely circulated online.
Speculation regarding Vijay and Trisha’s association has frequently resurfaced across social media platforms over the years, which often intensifies when they are spotted during public appearances or major professional milestones. Her presence at the oath-taking ceremony added further momentum to ongoing online discussions.
Despite repeated speculation, neither of them has publicly addressed the claims.
Karuppu features Suriya and Trisha in the lead, along with other actors such as Indrans, Natty, Swasika, Sshivada, Anagha Maya Ravi and Supreeth Reddy in important roles.
The project also brings music composer Sai Abhyankkar on board who handles the soundtrack for the film.
The approval comes ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release scheduled for May 14. Karuppu is an action drama directed by RJ Balaji and stars Suriya alongside Trisha Krishnan in lead roles.
The makers shared the happy news on X. Along with the announcement, they posted a photograph of Vijay at his Chief Minister’s office.
The text read "Special thanks to our honourable Chief Minister Thiru. Joseph Vijay for granting the special permission for the 9 AM shows of #Karuppu. #Karuppu - FDFS begins at 9AM, from May 14. A @SaiAbhyankkar Musical.”
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thanks to our honorable Chief Minister Thiru. Joseph Vijay for granting the special permission for the 9AM shows of #Karuppu.#Karuppu - FDFS begins at 9AM, from May 14th????
A @SaiAbhyankkar Musical ????@Suriya_offl @trishtrashers @RJ_Balaji @dop_gkvishnu @prabhu_sr… pic.twitter.com/6sLumAcAFr
— DreamWarriorPictures (@DreamWarriorpic) May 12, 2026
In Tamil Nadu, early morning theatrical shows have long been regulated, with authorities often avoiding pre-10 am screenings. The caution stems from past incidents linked to crowd surges during first-day-first-show celebrations, particularly when multiple major releases clash, and fan gatherings become difficult to control.
Attention around the film has also been amplified as Trisha was recently seen at Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. She arrived in an ice-blue silk saree and was later photographed embracing Vijay’s mother during the event, images that were widely circulated online.
Speculation regarding Vijay and Trisha’s association has frequently resurfaced across social media platforms over the years, which often intensifies when they are spotted during public appearances or major professional milestones. Her presence at the oath-taking ceremony added further momentum to ongoing online discussions.
Despite repeated speculation, neither of them has publicly addressed the claims.
Karuppu features Suriya and Trisha in the lead, along with other actors such as Indrans, Natty, Swasika, Sshivada, Anagha Maya Ravi and Supreeth Reddy in important roles.
The project also brings music composer Sai Abhyankkar on board who handles the soundtrack for the film.
