When a big star film goes silent for too long, rumours start flying. That’s exactly what happened with ‘Karuppu’, the much-awaited film starring Suriya. For days, social media buzzed with claims that the movie would hit theatres on April 10.
But now the film’s director-actor RJ Balaji has stepped in to clear the confusion.
Taking to social media, Balaji directly addressed fans and confirmed that the April 10 release date being discussed online is simply not true. At the same time, he assured audiences that an official announcement about the film’s release is coming very soon.
And yes, he knows fans have been waiting a long time.
‘Your wait will be worth it,’ says Balaji
In a video message shared online, Balaji admitted that the delay has been frustrating not just for fans but for him as well.
He revealed that he has been working on ‘Karuppu’ for almost two years now. According to him, the team has resumed work on the film and is pushing hard to finish the remaining tasks.
Balaji acknowledged the disappointment among fans, especially the loyal supporters of Suriya, who have been hearing about updates on the film for quite some time.
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But he asked everyone to stay patient.
The filmmaker promised that within one week or ten days, the team will officially reveal the film’s release date. However, he made one thing very clear; April 10 is not the day.
He also added that he is not interested in dragging the project any further and wants to bring the film to audiences soon.
Rumours of fights? Balaji shuts them down
Along with release date gossip, another set of rumours has been doing the rounds. Some reports claimed that there was a fallout between the director and the producers, or even disagreements involving the music director and other collaborators.
Balaji briefly addressed those whispers too.
He said he understands why fans might feel frustrated after such a long wait, but insisted that the stories about conflicts within the team are just rumours.
According to him, the team is working together smoothly, and he is confident that audiences will enjoy the film once it releases.
A quiet two years away from the spotlight
Interestingly, Balaji also spoke about his own absence from the public eye.
For nearly two years, he stayed largely away from television and public appearances while focusing on ‘Karuppu’. Recently, however, he made a small comeback by returning to a television channel as a cricket commentator.
Balaji thanked viewers for the warm welcome and said the love he received during his commentary stint meant a lot to him. He admitted that stepping back into the public space after such a long break felt special.
According to him, the encouraging feedback, both online and in person, along with strong ratings made the experience even more rewarding.
He said he accepts all the love shown to him with humility.
Karuppu cast
‘Karuppu’ is shaping up to be a major Tamil film with a strong ensemble cast.
Alongside Suriya, the movie also features Trisha Krishnan, Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, Anagha Maya Ravi and Supreeth Reddy in key roles.
The music for the film is composed by Sai Abhyankkar.
Production duties are handled by SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu under the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures.