Karuppu Movie Review, Release And Rating, Worldwide Box office collections Day 1: Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, is headed for a grand theatrical release on May 14. The action-drama, which features Suriya in a double role, has been directed by RJ Balaji, who is also the main antagonist. Touted to be one of the biggest Kollywood releases of 2026, Karuppu also stars Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, Supreeth Reddy and Yogi Babu. Suriya plays a lawyer named Saravanan, with the story blending legal battles and political conflict. Infact, the film has generated major buzz due to its mass-action teaser, courtroom drama elements, and the reunion of Suriya and Trisha on screen. Many fans have pointed out how the trailer is a nostalgic callback to Suriya’s earlier films like Ghajini. Following the trends following its posters, trailer launch and other promotional material, trade experts expect a good opening collection, along with positive reviews.
Karuppu Movie Delay Reason
The release of the Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu faced a last-minute delay with morning and afternoon shows cancelled across Tamil Nadu. Citing the delay, reports indicate that the production house faced significant financial hurdles, with unpaid dues.
Karuppu movie cast
Trisha Krishnan plays the role of lawyer Preethi, while Suriya stars as Saravanan and Karuppuswamy in the movie. RJ Balaji plays the main villain, Baby Kannan.
Plot of Karuppu
The movie is an action drama with fantasy and supernatural elements. Suriya is said to be playing a dual role, one of them being a principled lawyer Saravanan. The plot is about a guardian figure (or god) who wakes up in a corrupt world to bring justice. The trailer hints at a courtroom drama where Trisha as advocate Preethi fights for a marginalised family, while Suriya plays a ‘supernatural host’ or vigilante to settle scores against caste and corruption.
The movie will release with the Telugu dubbed version titled Veerabhadrudu.
