RJ Balaji gets emotional over Karuppu delay, apologises to fans amid release chaos

RJ Balaji turned emotional and teary-eyed while addressing fans amid the unexpected release delay of Karuppu, starring Suriya. In a video shared on Instagram, the filmmaker apologised to audiences and assured them that the pending issues surrounding the film would likely be resolved by Thursday evening, allowing shows to resume worldwide.

The much-anticipated action drama was originally slated for a global theatrical release today. However, last-minute financial settlement issues reportedly delayed the film’s rollout, leading to the cancellation of morning and afternoon shows and sparking disappointment among fans.

Addressing the situation, RJ Balaji admitted that the team never expected such complications to arise at the final moment. “It shouldn’t have happened. Fans travelled from different places to watch the film, and instead of enjoying cinema, they ended up facing stress. I’m truly sorry,” he said in the video.

Fighting back tears, the actor-director expressed confidence that the hurdles would soon be cleared. “I wanted Karuppu to release on May 14 and become a blockbuster. I strongly believe the film will be worth the wait,” he added, while also praising Suriya’s commitment to the project.

Following the video, several fans took to social media to support RJ Balaji and the team, appreciating his honesty and emotional response.

The film stars Trisha as the female lead, reuniting with Suriya after Aaru (2005). The supporting cast includes Yogi Babu, Indrans, Sshivada, Swasika and Natty.