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RJ Balaji Elated As Karuppu Opens To Positive Response After One-Day Delay

RJ Balaji Elated As Karuppu Opens To Positive Response After One-Day Delay

Nannapuraju Nirnitha
May 16, 2026

Director-actor RJ Balaji is basking in the early success of Karuppu , starring Suriya, as the film opened to a positive response from audiences following its delayed release. The much-awaited entertainer finally hit theatres after being postponed by a day, and initial reactions appear to have lifted the spirits of the entire team.

Soon after the release, social media was flooded with celebratory posts and audience reactions praising the film’s mass appeal, performances and music. A video shared online showed RJ Balaji visibly emotional and excited over the encouraging response . Fans compared his joyful reaction to actor Nani’s heartfelt celebration during the success phase of the sports drama Jersey, noting the same sense of relief and happiness after months of hard work.

Music composer Sai Abhyankkar also joined the celebrations, reacting enthusiastically to the film’s reception online. The energetic background score and songs have already become a talking point among moviegoers.

Karuppu marks another major collaboration for Suriya, with fans praising the actor’s intense screen presence and RJ Balaji’s presentation. Trade circles are now closely watching the film’s box office performance over the opening weekend, especially after the strong word-of-mouth generated on day one.

Despite the brief release delay, the positive audience reception appears to have turned the situation around, giving the makers renewed confidence as the film begins its theatrical run.

RJ Balaji Elated As Karuppu Opens To Positive Response After One-Day Delay - The Morning Voice