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In June, the first poster for Karuppu was released. It was visually intense, immersed in a striking blood-red hue, setting a powerful and ominous tone.
Suriya Starrer Karuppu First Song To Release On THIS Date
Suriya’s highly anticipated film Karuppu’s first song release date is out. Along with the big update, the makers also unveiled a striking new poster featuring Suriya in an intense and rugged avatar, further amplifying excitement for the song.
Dream Warrior Pictures took to their X handle and wrote, “Get ready for a Deepavali filled with mass and music. The FIRST SINGLE from #Karuppu drops on Oct 20! #KaruppuFirstSingle #Diwali. A @SaiAbhyankkar musical.” The poster shows Suriya in a fierce avatar. Fans also immediately reacted.
Take a look here:
Karuppu Teaser Out
The film was announced in June this year. The teaser opens with power power-packed avatar of Suriya. The scene keeps on shifting. It is set against the village carnival. A voiceover adds gravitas, as Suriya makes a compelling entrance. On July 22, Suriya shared the poster and wrote, “See you tomorrow.” Fans immediately reacted to the poster and praised his look.
First poster out
In June, the first poster for Karuppu was released. It was visually intense, immersed in a striking blood-red hue, setting a powerful and ominous tone. At the center is actor Suriya, silhouetted against the red mist, holding a large machete in a commanding pose. His stance conveys confrontation, strength, and possibly vengeance. Surrounding him are religious and ritualistic elements like tridents (trishuls) and towering statues, hinting at a deeper mythological or spiritual layer to the narrative. The smoke-filled background adds to the mystical atmosphere, while the title Karuppu, meaning ‘black’ in Tamil, is boldly displayed in sharp red typography, suggesting themes of darkness, intensity, and moral complexity. Dropping the poster, Suriya tagged the film’s writer-director RJ Balaji, and wrote, “Here’s our #Karuppu for you..! Wishing you all happiness @RJ_Balaji (sic).”
All you need to know about Suriya’s Karuppu
Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead, is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures and written and directed by RJB, with cinematography by GK Vishnu and music by Sai Abhyankar. Given RJ Balaji’s previous successes like Mookuthi Amman and Veetla Visesham, expectations are high that the film will strike a balance between good content with a mass appeal. It is planned for release this October during Diwali.
Suriya’s last film
The actor was last seen in Retro. etro hit theatres on May 1 as a gripping gangster drama. In the film, Suriya portrays a character struggling to break free from a violent past. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the movie has garnered positive reviews, with critics especially lauding Suriya’s powerful performance. The cast also includes notable actors like Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj, and Jayaram, adding depth to the intense narrative. In addition, Shriya Saran made a special cameo role in the film. Overall, Retro has made a strong impression on audiences and critics alike.
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g…Read More
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g… Read More
October 19, 2025, 10:25 IST
