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.
Suriya and Trisha’s upcoming film Karuppu hit a tense release-day moment as early morning shows were cancelled abruptly. Fans staged protests amid silence from the production house, claims from theatre exhibitors, and an emotional appeal from director Suriya. The situation escalated further as bookings reportedly opened very late, fueling allegations of something being handled behind the scenes despite CM Vijay’s special sign-off.
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Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s action drama Karuppu hit an unexpected release day delay after morning screenings were cancelled across Tamil Nadu. Fans were left disappointed as producers worked to clear the reported financial issues and move screenings to later in the day. The film, featuring Suriya in a dual role, already had strong advance bookings.
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