'Karuppu' gets 2 extra minutes after censor; Suriya’s mass trailer hypes fans

The buzz around 'Karuppu' has grown as the film gears up for its grand theatrical release on May 14. Starring Suriya in the lead role and directed by RJ Balaji, the film has already created huge excitement among fans. The movie will release worldwide in Tamil, Telugu, and other languages. From the beginning, the film’s teaser videos and posters hinted that the story would blend courtroom drama with elements of rural folklore. The title 'Karuppu' itself grabbed attention because it connects both to the village deity and Suriya’s lawyer character, who fights for justice wearing a black coat.A report from Kollybuzz says that the film was recensored, and around two additional minutes were added after the censorship process. Earlier, the Central Board of Film Certification cleared the film with a U/A certificate. The added footage is said to increase the movie's emotional and mass appeal. Fans are excited because such additions usually mean the makers are confident about the final theatrical version. Ticket bookings, which opened on May 10, have already started strongly in India and overseas markets. The production team is also confident that the film will open big at the box office.The recently released trailer has further increased expectations for 'Karuppu.' The film features Suriya in a strong mass role with enough action, punch dialogues and style reminiscent of his previous hits. Actress Trisha Krishnan also grabbed attention in the trailer, while Chinmayi dubbing for her after a long gap became another talking point online. Overall, the trailer has created strong buzz among movie lovers.Excitement increased further after the UK censor board cleared 'Karuppu' with an uncut ‘15’ certificate. The film's UK distributor has officially confirmed the update and called the film a “massive festival blast” for fans. Overseas bookings have also opened strongly, adding to the release hype before May 14.