Why RJ Balaji insisted on a May release for Suriya's Karuppu

Key points

• RJ Balaji’s latest directorial Karuppu, starring Suriya, continues to perform strongly at the box office, crossing the Rs 150 crore mark and inching towards the Rs 200 crore milestone.
• But before reaching theatres, the action drama underwent multiple delays, with the director insisting on a specific release window despite pressure to release it earlier.
• In a recent interview, RJ Balaji revealed that he had turned down several suggested release dates, including January 23 and multiple dates in February, because he was convinced Karuppu needed a May release to maximise its reach.
• “I was waiting only for this date,” he said.
• Read Full Story RJ Balaji further stated, “It was slated for a Deepavali release, which got pushed due to delays.