Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s Karuppu has finally been released. The film was scheduled to release on May 14, but it did not make it. And today, after its release, it was nothing less than a celebration.
Director RJ Balaji was seen breaking down in tears during the film’s first day, first show screening. Videos from inside the theatre have now gone viral on social media, capturing the filmmaker screaming with joy and getting visibly emotional as audiences cheered loudly for the film. Trisha Krishnan, who was also present there, hugged RJ Balaji.
Several videos and photos are going viral on social media. Videos from the venue showed fans crowding around director RJ Balaji at the entrance, while another clip captured him addressing the audience: “Let’s have a great time. We’ve crossed all obstacles. Hope you like the film; the film is all yours now (sic).” Trisha is also seen hugging him as he arrived at the theatre. Karthi has also joined him and was seen celebrating the moment. On Thursday, Dulquer Salmaan, Vignesh Shivan, Dhanush, and others have shown their support to the team after the film did not release on the scheduled time.
Watch the videos here:
#Karuppu Director @RJ_Balaji ‘s Aggressive Success Celebration 💥🔥🔥
After The Positive Response of Film 🏆https://t.co/R6GikVGKuC
— Let’s X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) May 15, 2026
RJ Balaji, Trisha, Karthi, Gnanavel Raja, who arrived for the #karuppu FDFS 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/AjpU9gyS50
— FridayCinema (@FridayCinemaOrg) May 15, 2026
PURE FDFS MADNESS 🔥
Drums. Fireworks. Goosebumps. Absolute festival vibes as #Karuppu took over #FansFortRohini ❤️🔥
The roar, the celebration, the energy – this is what theatre culture is all about. Here’s a glimpse of the electrifying FDFS celebrations with fans going all out… pic.twitter.com/0vYdd3Qram
— Rohini SilverScreens (@RohiniSilverScr) May 15, 2026
OUR DIRECTOR @RJ_Balaji 🥹🫶#Karuppu #KaruppuBlockbuster
pic.twitter.com/AponTVfYW9— Karuppu (@KaruppuMovie) May 15, 2026
All the delay buzz around the film
The film reportedly faced release-day disruptions after several scheduled shows were cancelled, triggering concern and disappointment among fans. Director RJ Balaji shared an emotional video, which immediately went viral. Balaji took to Instagram on Thursday and shared a video apologising to audiences, while assuring them that the team was working to resolve the issue. In the emotional video, RJ Balaji appeared teary-eyed as he addressed viewers and expressed regret over the inconvenience caused. “I hope this is my last update,” he began, before apologising to fans.
He said, “I am really sorry to all the fans. It shouldn’t have happened. You all had travelled from afar to watch the movie. We watch films to let go of our stress and the myriad of problems life throws at us. But you all shouldn’t have experienced stress in going to watch a movie. I am very sorry. Balaji further shared that he had not expected such hurdles to surface so close to the release. He added that the team was hopeful about the film finally reaching theatres by the evening shows. I wanted Karuppu to release on May 14 and become a blockbuster. I was manifesting it. I am very hopeful,” he said while wiping away tears.
Soon after the video was shared, fans flooded the comments section with messages of support for Balaji and the team.
About Karuppu
Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu is billed as a fantasy action drama. The trailer introduced a world where corrupt lawyers exploit and oppress the underprivileged. As the question arose over who would protect the helpless, Karuppusamy, the deity associated with justice, took human form to safeguard his people and restore balance. Besides Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, the film also stars Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, Anagha Maaya Ravi and others in important roles.
