In a shocking turn of events, the afternoon shows of the much-anticipated film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, were abruptly cancelled on Thursday. The cancellation left fans disappointed and sparked confusion across theatres in Tamil Nadu.
Technical Glitches Lead to Cancellation
According to theatre owners, the cancellation was due to unforeseen technical glitches in the digital print of the film. The issue reportedly affected the projection quality, prompting the decision to pull the afternoon screenings until the problem could be resolved.
Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, had opened to a strong response in the morning shows, with fans queuing up early to catch the first day first show. However, the technical snag forced several multiplexes and single-screen theatres to cancel the subsequent shows, leaving ticket holders in the lurch.
RJ Balaji Breaks Down While Apologising
In an emotional press conference, director RJ Balaji broke down while apologising to the fans. With tears in his eyes, he said, "I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused. We have worked very hard on this film, and to see this happen on the release day is heartbreaking. I request the audience to bear with us as we fix the issue."
Balaji further assured that the evening shows would proceed as planned once the technical problem was rectified. He thanked the fans for their love and support and urged them not to lose faith in the film.
Fans React to the Cancellation
Social media was abuzz with mixed reactions. While some fans expressed anger and frustration, others offered support and understanding. #Karuppu trended on Twitter, with many sharing their disappointment over the missed shows.
One fan tweeted, "Waited months for this film, and now the show is cancelled. Very disheartening." Another wrote, "Technical issues happen. Hope the team fixes it soon. Good luck to the entire crew."
Production Team Working Overtime
The production team is working overtime to fix the digital prints and ensure smooth screenings from the evening onwards. A source close to the team confirmed that the issue is being addressed on a war footing and that all shows from the evening batch will run without any glitches.
Karuppu marks the reunion of Suriya and Trisha after a long gap, and the film has generated massive buzz. The cancellation of afternoon shows is a setback, but the team is hopeful that the positive word-of-mouth from the morning shows will sustain interest.
As of now, theatre owners are advising patrons to check with their respective theatres for updates on the evening shows. Refunds are being processed for those who had booked tickets for the cancelled shows.
