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A lawyer becomes possessed by a deity and battles injustice affecting marginalized communities.
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Yashaswini Sri The Indian Express 3d
3/5
Karuppu is flawed in ways it cannot hide. But it has Suriya at his most committed, a first half that delivers, and enough big moments to make the ticket worth it. Just brace yourself for the second half. Go to Full Review
Rohit Panikker Filmfare 3d
3/5
Karuppu may not achieve perfect balance between mythology, message and mass entertainment, but it remains an ambitious and often compelling film whose strengths outweigh its shortcomings. Go to Full Review
Bhuvanesh Chandar The Hindu 3d
...what really makes Karuppu a fun entertainer is the sheer control of the frame that Suriya exhibits and the goodness in Balaji’s morality tale. This is a story of hope, and hope is always a good thing. Go to Full Review
Vishal Menon The Hollywood Reporter India 3d
A passable mix of myth and mass. Go to Full Review
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Annamalai 15h Good first half and average (or below average ) second half to me ! See more PS 22h The screen presence of Suriya is so fire!!! That man deserves a celebration like this. RJB and team have cooked the right mass commercial movie and a theatrical feast! Sai abhyankar has rocked the music. Absolute treat for Anna's anbaana fans. See more Kamal 23h Boring and illogical See more Praveen G 1d First half fireworks.. Second half and climax felt predictable and routine. Saving grace Surya and a packed theatre. See more Harish N @harish_napa 2d The 2026 Tamil film is a spectacular action drama that masterfully blends a courtroom battle with rooted spiritual folklore. It is a visually magnificent production that breathes fresh life into the commercial genre, proving that a social justice story elevated by a supernatural element can deliver an incredibly high energy experience. Suriya is absolutely stunning and delivers a powerhouse performance as Saravanan, a sharp rural lawyer who serves as a fierce force of nature. He anchors the entire film with an intense screen presence. Trisha Krishnan provides a brilliant and elegant presence, bringing a great sense of nostalgia and high quality chemistry to the screen. The absolute highlight of the film is the spectacular, high octane interval block, where the roaring background score and magnificent cinematography combine to create a stunning visual. It is a memorable entertainer that every commercial cinema lover needs to experience. See more Shebhu 2d PEAK SAMBAVAM LOADING See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A lawyer becomes possessed by a deity and battles injustice affecting marginalized communities.
Director
RJ Balaji
Producer
S.R. Prabhu, S.R. Prakashbabu
Screenwriter
RJ Balaji, Rathna Kumar, Rahul Raj, T S Gopi Krishnan, Karan Aravind Kumar
Distributor
Prime Media
Production Co
Dream Warrior Pictures
Genre
Action
Original Language
Tamil
Release Date (Theaters)
May 14, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1