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Karuppu: RJ Balaji reveals Suriya rejected Mookuthi Amman dialogue, shares Aamir Khan's praise for fantasy actioner
Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role, is a fantasy action drama directed by RJ Balaji.
Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role, was released in theatres on May 15, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaji, the fantasy action drama has been creating a strong buzz due to its critical acclaim and box office success.
Now, the film’s director has revealed that Aamir Khan texted Suriya following the movie’s success. He also shared how the Retro star was initially reluctant to deliver the Mookuthi Amman dialogue.
RJ Balaji reveals Aamir Khan congratulated Suriya on Karuppu’s success
Speaking with Cinema Vikatan, RJ Balaji said, “After the release of Karuppu, Aamir Khan texted Suriya sir, and he forwarded the message to me. Silambarasan TR also called and wished me. Moreover, many big directors reached out too.”
The actor-director further said, “I communicated the film correctly. Otherwise, I couldn’t have stood up against the criticism from today’s social media. People trust me, so I need to tell the truth. We presented a good story in the first half. That’s why, even though there wasn’t much story in the second half, audiences still enjoyed it.”
Additionally, RJ Balaji mentioned that Suriya was initially reluctant to say the Mookuthi Amman dialogue and even asked for it to be removed from the final cut. The director said, “Suriya sir was not ready to do it. I forced him, and I even mentioned the names of my other films too. He kept saying, ‘I won’t do it… I won’t do it… I won’t do it.’”
He added, “One week before the release, he asked me to remove it. He said, ‘We should not mock other people’s films.’ He’s a very good person. I told him, ‘I directed the film, sir. It’s fine.’”
RJ Balaji further stated that the dialogue received a massive response in theaters, even though no one questioned the fact that Mookuthi Amman had been released directly on OTT.
For those who haven’t watched the movie, Karuppu features a dialogue in which Karuppusamy (played by Suriya) mocks Baby Kannan (portrayed by RJ Balaji).
More about Karuppu
Karuppu tells the story of a father and daughter who travel to Chennai so the latter can undergo surgery. However, during the night at a railway station, the duo is robbed of the gold they intended to sell to cover the medical expenses.
Although the gold is eventually recovered, they are forced to confront corrupt forces led by a lawyer named Baby Kannan. Desperate for help, the father prays to the guardian deity Karuppusamy, who takes human form to help them and reform the system.
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