Karuppu director RJ Balaji asks theatre staff to support audience members experiencing ‘divine energy’
Updated On: 18 May, 2026 02:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
RJ Balaji has penned a heartfelt note thanking audiences for the overwhelming love towards Karuppu amid its blockbuster box-office run. The filmmaker also urged moviegoers and theatre staff to treat viewers experiencing “divine energy” during screenings with care, compassion, and dignity

L- RJ Balaji (Pic/X); R- Suriya in Karuppu
RJ Balaji, director and actor of the recently released Karuppu, has appealed to moviegoers and theatre staff. The film, which stars Suriya and Trisha in the lead, was released in theatres on May 15. The film has been well-received and is turning to be a blockbuster at the box office. Amid the film's success, RJ Balaji has penned a note of gratitude along with a gentle request.
RJ Balaji makes heartfelt request
On Monday, RJ Balaji took to his social media handle to pen a note to all movie goers and theatre staff. "To every single one of you who has walked into theatres and embraced Karuppu: THANK YOU! The love you've shown this film has been overwhelming, and beyond anything we imagined when we set out to make it," he wrote.
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