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Suriya’s Karuppu director RJ Balaji responds to backlash on comment against ‘dissecting’ films on social media
Karuppu is the upcoming fantasy action drama starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, directed by RJ Balaji.
Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, is slated to release on May 14, 2026. Ahead of the fantasy action drama hitting the big screens, director RJ Balaji made a remark about people on social media, particularly those who analyse films.
Following the backlash over his comment, the actor-director has now clarified his statement.
RJ Balaji reacts to backlash on Karuppu comment
Earlier, during a promotional event, RJ Balaji said, “Karuppu is not made for people on social media. It is made for those who celebrate cinema and not for those who postmortem or dissect films.”
The comment led to backlash from the online community, with many accusing him of belittling people who analyse films online. Later, during a promotional visit to Thiruvananthapuram, the director clarified that his statement had been misunderstood and explained that he was only asking viewers to watch the film without preconceived notions.
RJ Balaji said, “At the Hyderabad event, I made a statement. I said that Karuppu is made for those who celebrate cinema in theatres and not for those who dissect it on social media. But people online started dissecting that line and criticising me.”
The actor-director further added, “I only meant to request the audience not to come to theatres with preconceived notions. I want people to come to theatres with an open mind, have fun, and, after watching the film, tell me whether they liked it or not. In my opinion, once a product is in the market, everybody has the right to talk about it and review it. I was once a reviewer, and only later did I become a filmmaker.”
More about Karuppu
Karuppu explores the story of underprivileged people fighting for their rights while placing their trust in the law. However, when the very system meant to protect them becomes the source of their suffering, the deity Karuppu Swamy takes human form to help them and put an end to injustice in society. The film follows how he fulfills his mission and protects those in need.
Alongside Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, the movie also features RJ Balaji, Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, Anagha Maaya Ravi, and Supreeth Reddy in key roles.
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