The teaser of RJ Balaji’s upcoming film Karuppu was unveiled on July 23 to mark actor Suriya’s birthday. Featuring Suriya in two powerful avatars, the teaser has already captured the attention of fans across social media.
Karuppu teaser introduces two shades of Suriya
The teaser starts with a bold voiceover that talks about a fierce deity who is not to be calmed, but worshipped with red chillies. Soon, Suriya appears in two very different looks.
In one look, he plays a lawyer named Saravanan, dressed in white and calm in demeanor. However, he hints at using an alias, suggesting a hidden identity. In the other avatar, he’s seen in black clothes, holding a traditional sickle (aruval or koduval), appearing much more intense and aggressive.
Ghajini reference delights fans
A surprising moment in the teaser is when Suriya, in his lawyer avatar, refers to a scene from his 2005 blockbuster Ghajini, particularly the song Oru Maalai. This brief nod to the past excited fans, especially as that scene has become popular in memes and pop culture.
Is Suriya playing two characters or one?
The teaser doesn’t clearly say whether Suriya is playing two separate characters or one person living a double life. This mystery has added to the excitement, with fans now eager to find out more when the full trailer or film is released.
Fans react with excitement and praise
The teaser quickly trended online, with fans calling it “raw,” “spicy,” and “intense.” One fan wrote, “RJB serves #Karuppu teaser hot, spicy, and straight out of the fire.” Others praised the visual style, background score, and Suriya’s screen presence.
About the film Karuppu
Karuppu is directed by RJ Balaji and written by Ashwin Ravichandran, Rahul Raj, TS Gopi Krishnan, and Karan Aravind Kumar. It is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. The music is composed by Sai Abhyankar.
The film stars Suriya and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles, with supporting performances from Swasika, Indrans, Yogi Babu, Sshivada, Natty Subramaniam, and Supreeth Reddy.
The release date of the film has not been announced yet, but the teaser has already raised high expectations among Tamil movie lovers.
