Suriya’s highly anticipated action drama, Karuppu, may finally hit theaters in February 2026. While the makers have yet to announce an official date, recent updates and reports suggest that the film, directed
by RJ Balaji, is gearing up for an early-year release.
According to 123 Telugu, the movie is expected to hit the big screens in February 2026. It is said that the makers also considered a Pongal release, but dropped it because of Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi release. An official announcement is yet to be made. Trisha plays the female lead.
About Karuppu
In June 2025, the first poster for Karuppu was released. It was visually intense, immersed in a striking blood-red hue, setting a powerful and ominous tone. At the center is actor Suriya, silhouetted against the red mist, holding a large machete in a commanding pose. His stance conveys confrontation, strength, and possibly vengeance. Surrounding him are religious and ritualistic elements like tridents (trishuls) and towering statues, hinting at a deeper mythological or spiritual layer to the narrative.
The smoke-filled background adds to the mystical atmosphere, while the title Karuppu, meaning ‘black’ in Tamil, is boldly displayed in sharp red typography, suggesting themes of darkness, intensity, and moral complexity. Dropping the poster, Suriya tagged the film’s writer-director RJ Balaji, and wrote, “Here’s our #Karuppu for you..! Wishing you all happiness @RJ_Balaji (sic).”
The teaser opens with power power-packed avatar of Suriya. The scene keeps on shifting. It is set against the village carnival. A voiceover adds gravitas, as Suriya makes a compelling entrance. On July 22, Suriya shared the poster and wrote, “See you tomorrow.” Fans immediately reacted to the poster and praised his look. One of the fans wrote, “Soda Bottle Cycle Chain… Thoodaa Varan Paaru Daa..!! Masssssss.’ Another wrote, “Thalaiva etthana naal aachu ipdi paathu.” Fans also wished the actor happy birthday.
All you need to know about Suriya’s Karuppu
Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead, is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures and written and directed by RJB, with cinematography by GK Vishnu and music by Sai Abhyankar. Given RJ Balaji’s previous successes like Mookuthi Amman and Veetla Visesham, expectations are high that the film will strike a balance between good content with a mass appeal.
