14 May,2026 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karuppu (Pic/X)
Suriya's Karuppu will not release on its scheduled date, May 14. Meanwhile, the makers are now trying for a possible release on May 15. After the morning shows were cancelled, the makers suggested that they were trying for an evening release as they were trying to resolve the financial issues. Now, a few theatre owners in Tamil Nadu have confirmed that the evening and night shows have also been cancelled.
Sharing an update on X (formerly Twitter), Ruban Mathivanan, owner of GK Cinemas in Chennai, stated, "Karuppu - All shows are cancelled today. Team is trying to release it Tomo, will update once Distributor confirms us. Refund is initiated for both online and counter. (sic)."
Similarly, Coimbatore's Broadway Cinemas confirmed the news by writing, "Karuppu evening and night shows have been regrettably cancelled. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused (sic)."
The development comes after the film's morning and afternoon shows were cancelled on Thursday. Amid the delay, Director RJ Balaji shared an emotional video message apologising to fans who had travelled to theatres, saying he had not expected the disruption.
In a video message, a teary-eyed Balaji said he was hoping that the issues would be resolved and that the film could still be released at 6 pm. In the video, he shared, "I am giving you another update from my car. I hope it's the last one. I am really sorry to all the fans. It shouldn't have happened. You must have travelled from long distances to reach the theatres in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and other states to watch the film at 9 am. It shouldn't have happened, and I am sorry for that."
The delay is reportedly linked to reported financial issues surrounding the film, including more than Rs 50 crore in unpaid dues associated with Dream Warrior Pictures, headed by SR Prabu. According to reports, Suriya had intervened in clearing dues related to Karuppu, while the production house would address the remaining issues separately.
Karuppu stars Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, with Yogi Babu, Jaffer Sadiq, Mansoor Ali Khan and Indrans in supporting roles. The film's music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography by GK Vishnu and stunt choreography by Anbariv.
