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Karuppu: RJ Balaji drops in to meet Thalapathy Vijay after Suriya starrer, says ‘With the man who started it all’
Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role was revealed by RJ Balaji to have been first pitched to Thalapathy Vijay.
Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role, was released in theaters on May 15, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film has emerged as a massive success at the box office, with the director himself confirming that it was initially pitched to Thalapathy Vijay as the actor’s final cinematic venture.
Now, following the success of Karuppu, the actor-director has met the superstar along with his wife, Divya.
RJ Balaji and his wife meet Thalapathy Vijay after Karuppu’s success
In a post shared on social media, RJ Balaji posted a couple of pictures from his meeting with Thalapathy Vijay following the release of Karuppu. Sharing the images, the filmmaker wrote, “With the man who started it all for Karuppu. Thank you for everything, dearest Vijay sir.”
Here’s the post:
For those unaware, RJ Balaji recently confirmed in an interview that the film was initially pitched to Thalapathy Vijay and was being considered as the superstar’s final cinematic venture. However, the actor later opted for Jana Nayagan instead, and Karuppu eventually went to Suriya.
Karuppu tells the story of a father and daughter who travel to Chennai so that the latter can undergo surgery. However, during the night at a railway station, the duo is robbed of the gold they intend to sell to cover the medical expenses.
Although the gold is eventually recovered, they are forced to confront a group led by a lawyer named Baby Kannan and are unable to reclaim it. Desperate for help, the father prays to the guardian deity Karuppusamy, who takes human form to assist them and reform the system.
With Suriya in the lead role, the film also stars Trisha Krishnan, RJ Balaji, Indrans, Anagha Maya Ravi, Natarajan Subramaniam, Swasika, and Sshivada in key roles.
Thalapathy Vijay and Suriya’s work front
Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, is yet to hit the big screens, despite initially being expected to release during Pongal 2026. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is reportedly stuck in limbo due to delays in CBFC certification, with reports suggesting that it may arrive in theaters on June 19, 2026. However, no official confirmation has been made so far.
On the other hand, Suriya will next be seen alongside Mamitha Baiju in Vishwanath And Sons, which is slated for release on August 14, 2026. Moreover, he is also working on the tentatively titled Suriya47, which is expected to wrap up filming by the end of June 2026.
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