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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 To Release On THIS Date?
Suriya is gearing up for his next action drama, Karuppu. The film also features a strong supporting cast and is backed by production house Dream Warrior Pictures. In its teaser, released on Suriya’s 50th birthday, we see him in a dual avatar: a lawyer by day and a folk-hero by night. And now report is coming in that makers are planning the film to release in 2026.
About Karuppu
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).”
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. One of the fans wrote, “Soda Bottle Cycle Chain… Thoodaa Varan Paaru Daa..!! Masssssss.’ Another wrote, “Thalaiva etthana naal aachu ipdi paathu.” Fans also wished the actor happy birthday.
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.
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 31, 2025, 12:17 IST
