Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role, hit theatres on May 15, 2026, and has gone on to become a major box-office success. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film garnered significant attention after the filmmaker revealed that the project was originally narrated to Thalapathy Vijay as a potential final film before the actor’s political transition.
Following the film’s impressive run, RJ Balaji and his wife Divya recently met Vijay and shared glimpses of the interaction on social media.
RJ Balaji meets Thalapathy Vijay after Karuppu‘s success
Taking to social media, RJ Balaji posted photos from his meeting with Thalapathy Vijay and expressed his gratitude to the actor. Alongside the pictures, he wrote, “With the man who started it all for Karuppu. Thank you for everything, dearest Vijay sir.”
The connection between Vijay and Karuppu
Earlier, RJ Balaji had disclosed in an interview that Karuppu was initially developed with Vijay in mind and was discussed as a possible farewell film for the superstar. However, Vijay eventually chose Jana Nayagan as his final acting project, paving the way for Suriya to headline Karuppu.
The fantasy drama follows a father and daughter who travel to Chennai seeking medical treatment for the young girl. Their hopes are shattered when the gold meant to fund her surgery is stolen at a railway station. Although the stolen valuables are later traced, recovering them proves difficult due to the influence of a lawyer named Baby Kannan and his associates.
Left with no options, the father turns to the guardian deity Karuppusamy for help. The deity assumes human form and steps in to not only assist the family but also challenge the corrupt system standing in their way.
Apart from Suriya, the film features Trisha Krishnan, RJ Balaji, Indrans, Anagha Maya Ravi, Natarajan Subramaniam, Swasika, and Sshivada in pivotal roles.
Upcoming projects of Vijay and Suriya
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited Jana Nayagan is yet to arrive in cinemas. Although the film was initially expected to release during Pongal 2026, reports suggest that delays related to certification have pushed back its release. Industry buzz currently points to June 19, 2026, as a possible release date, though the makers have not issued an official announcement.
Meanwhile, Suriya is gearing up for Vishwanath And Sons, co-starring Mamitha Baiju, which is scheduled to hit theatres on August 14, 2026. The actor is also busy with the shooting of his tentatively titled Suriya47, which is reportedly nearing completion and is expected to wrap filming by the end of June 2026.
