RJ Balaji has officially addressed and cleared up all rumours about his highly anticipated film Karuppu, which stars Suriya and marks his 45th movie.
Since the film’s announcement, speculation had been swirling that the story was originally written for Vijay and then later adapted for Suriya. At a recent college cultural event, RJ Balaji set the record straight, stating that the script was never intended for any other actor. From the beginning, it was always created specifically for Suriya.
RJ Balaji shared that he started working on the story on August 21, 2023. In the early stages, multiple ideas and possible character scenarios came to him, which he explained is a normal part of the creative process. These initial ideas helped shape the story, but the lead character was always envisioned as Suriya.
He also highlighted that creating a story involves exploring different directions, but that does not mean it was ever intended for someone else. The narrative, character arcs, and dramatic sequences were all tailored with Suriya’s persona in mind.
With this clarification, RJ Balaji has officially put an end to all speculation. Fans of both RJ Balaji and Suriya can now be assured that Suriya is the true and intended lead of Karuppu, adding to the excitement for what is expected to be a major cinematic release.
The film, which has been generating a lot of buzz, continues to be one of the most awaited projects in Tamil cinema. Observers are eager to see Suriya bring RJ Balaji’s vision to life on the big screen, especially after this clarification confirms the story was crafted with him in mind from the very start.