The release of the highly anticipated Tamil action drama 'Karuppu,' starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, encountered unexpected trouble on its opening day, leaving fans in shock after several screenings were abruptly cancelled. Director-actor RJ Balaji later took to social media to share an emotional video, where he appeared heartbroken and struggled to hold back tears while addressing the unforeseen delay.
Director RJ Balaji's Emotional Plea
In the video, RJ Balaji expressed his hope that the film would still be released by 6 PM on Thursday. However, as the hours passed, the situation remained uncertain. His tearful appeal quickly garnered widespread attention, prompting numerous figures from the Tamil film industry to rally behind him during this challenging time.
Outpouring of Support from Film Fraternity
Several prominent personalities extended their solidarity. Actor Dulquer Salmaan commented on RJ Balaji's video, writing, 'All will be good brother !! with you always !' Director Vignesh Shivan shared the video on his Instagram Stories, adding, 'The love for you and the movie will remain unchanged! My bro! This tears will change to happy tears in a matter of few hours bro! Love you we are all with you!' Director-writer Rathna Kumar also reacted strongly, stating, 'Can't see you break like this. Stay strong @RJ_Balaji brother. #Karuppu will win big and change the fate of many involved.' Actor Manjima Mohan expressed her support, commenting, 'This shouldn't have happened to you. This shouldn't happen to anyone! I really hope and pray things get sorted soon.'
Financial Issues Behind the Delay
For those unaware, the much-awaited action drama 'Karuppu' faced an unexpected delay on its release day, causing disappointment among fans across Tamil Nadu. The film was originally scheduled for a grand release with special 9 AM shows after receiving permission from the Tamil Nadu government. However, several theatres suddenly cancelled or removed the morning screenings at the last minute. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film also features Yogi Babu, Jaffer Sadiq, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Indrans in pivotal roles.
