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Karuppu Release Halted: Rs 50 Crore Dues Cripple Suriya's Film
14 May
Summary
- Karuppu screenings were cancelled in southern states due to unpaid dues.
- An estimated Rs 50 crore in dues led to the last-minute cancellation.
- Suriya is reportedly stepping in to resolve the financial issues.
The release of Suriya and Trisha Krishnan's film, Karuppu, faced significant disruption on May 14, 2026, with morning screenings cancelled across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Karnataka. These cancellations stemmed from the production house, Dream Warrior Pictures, reportedly owing over Rs 50 crore to various parties. The delay prevented the necessary Key Delivery Message (KDM), a secure digital key for screening films, from being issued.
Amidst this southern stalemate, reports indicated that Karuppu screenings commenced in Pune, with videos of its title card circulating online. It remained unclear if screenings were ongoing in other northern states. The financial bottleneck, exacerbated by unpaid dues to locations like EVP Studios near Chennai, cast a shadow over the film's wider release.
Actor Suriya has reportedly intervened to help resolve the financial complexities surrounding Karuppu. While Suriya is said to be clearing dues directly related to the film, Dream Warrior Pictures is tasked with managing its remaining financial obligations separately. The situation for the film's release in southern states remained uncertain as of May 14, 2026.
