Actor-director RJ Balaji became emotional after his much-anticipated film 'Karuppu', starring Suriya, failed to release as planned on Thursday morning. The film was scheduled to hit theatres with special 9 AM shows across Tamil Nadu and other states. However, due to last-minute financial and release-related issues, several morning shows were suddenly cancelled, leaving fans who had traveled long distances and purchased tickets for the first day disappointed.
RJ Balaji's Emotional Video Goes Viral
Amid the chaos, RJ Balaji posted an emotional video message from his car, personally apologizing to fans and viewers with tears in his eyes. His heartfelt reaction quickly went viral on social media, drawing sympathy from movie lovers and Suriya fans. In the video, he expressed that he never expected the situation to become so difficult. Struggling to control his emotions, he apologized to audiences who came to theatres early in the morning expecting to celebrate the film's release.
“Watching films is usually a way for people to escape from their personal problems and stress. But instead, we have now caused more disappointment and pressure for fans,” he said emotionally. He added, “I sincerely apologise to everyone from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra, and all places who travelled to watch the film.” The actor-director further explained that many people were continuously working behind the scenes to resolve the issue and release the film as soon as possible.
RJ Balaji's Allegations Spark Debate
RJ Balaji also spoke about the struggles the team faced during the making and release of the film. He said he had strongly believed that May 14 would become a memorable day for the movie. “I believed this film would become a big success. Now my eyes are filled with tears because of this pain,” he shared. One line from his speech particularly caught the attention of fans online: “I used to say ‘Karuppu varaan, vazhi viduven,’ but many are still blocking the path,” he said emotionally. He also praised Suriya for standing with the team during this difficult moment and noted that the actor was personally putting in huge efforts to resolve the issue quickly.
'Karuppu' Team Hopes for Smooth Release Soon
'Karuppu' features Suriya in the lead role, with Trisha Krishnan playing the female lead. RJ Balaji plays an important negative role in the film, while the music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar. The film has been promoted as a mass commercial entertainer with action, emotions, and social themes. Despite the disappointment caused by the delay, fans have extended their support to the team through social media platforms. In his emotionally charged video, RJ Balaji concluded by saying that all the efforts would be worthwhile once 'Karuppu' is released.
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