Kamal Haasan congratulates Suriya as ‘Karuppu’ overcomes release issues: 'After unexpected delays, ‘Karuppu’ finally makes its way to the big screen'

After facing unexpected release issues, Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s much-anticipated film ‘Karuppu’ has finally arrived in theatres. The movie was initially expected to hit the big screens on May 14 and had even secured approval for early morning shows in Tamil Nadu. However, the release was postponed at the final moment due to unforeseen complications. Director RJ Balaji and the makers later informed audiences about the delay through social media, leaving fans eagerly waiting for an update regarding the film’s release.Soon after ‘Karuppu’ finally made its theatrical debut, veteran actor Kamal Haasan shared a heartfelt message congratulating the entire team. Posting on X, Kamal Haasan wrote," தம்பி@Suriya_offl நடிப்பில் உருவான கருப்பு திரைப்படம் வெளியாவதில் இருந்த பிரச்னைகள் சுமுகமாகத் தீர்க்கப்பட்டு படம் இன்று வெளியாகியுள்ளது. தம்பி சூர்யா, தயாரிப்பாளர்கள், இயக்குனர்@RJ_Balaji மற்றும் படக்குழுவினர் அனைவருக்கும் என் வாழ்த்துகள். "(The issues surrounding the release of brother Suriya’s film ‘Karuppu’ have been resolved amicably, and the movie has now been released today. My wishes to brother Suriya, the producers, director RJ Balaji and the entire team.)His warm message quickly grabbed attention online, especially among fans of both stars, who appreciated the support shown by the legendary actor.According to Bollywood Life, even before its release, ‘Karuppu’ had generated solid buzz among audiences. The advance booking numbers for May 15 reflected the excitement surrounding the film. Reports suggest that the movie collected around Rs 2.08 crore in advance bookings across India, with more than 1.55 lakh tickets already sold. Trade analysts believe the film could witness a bigger jump over the weekend as word-of-mouth and fan enthusiasm continue to grow.Mounted on a reported budget of Rs 130 crore, ‘Karuppu’ will reportedly need to cross the Rs 150 crore mark globally to achieve blockbuster status at the box office. Apart from Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, the film also features actors like Indrans, Natty, Swasika, Sivada, Anagha, Maya Ravi and Supreet Reddy in important roles.Despite the release obstacles, the film has managed to maintain strong momentum among moviegoers. With Suriya’s loyal fan base and Trisha’s popularity adding to the hype, industry observers expect ‘Karuppu’ to witness a steady rise in collections over the coming days. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film has already become one of the most talked-about Tamil releases of the season.