Karuppu makers cancel release at last minute while warning of legal action over leaked clips

All screenings were axed on release day, allegedly unpaid dues

Suriya and Trisha’s courtroom drama Karuppu was set for a theatrical release, but all screenings were cancelled at the last minute, with reports pointing to unpaid dues by the producers. The setback triggered backlash online, protests outside theatres, and an emotional on-camera apology from director RJ Balaji, before the film screened selectively in cities including Mumbai, Pune and Varanasi. As fans demand an updated release timeline, Dream Warrior Pictures warned of legal action against any downloading or sharing of leaked scenes on major platforms.