Dhanush has publicly supported fellow actor Suriya amid the confusion surrounding the release of his film Karuppu, which faced unexpected delays in Tamil Nadu. The film's scheduled 9 AM screenings were canceled at the last minute, leaving many fans disappointed and frustrated, especially those who had pre-booked tickets. Producer S. R. Prabhu explained that the cancellations were linked to a mistaken screening in North India, raising concerns about potential piracy. Dhanush took to X to express his hope that the issues would be resolved for a proper theatrical release, stating, "Suriya sir and Karuppu deserve a proper theatrical release." Other industry figures, including Dulquer Salmaan and Vignesh Shivan, also voiced their support for the film and its team. Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu features Suriya in a dual role related to justice and the folk deity Karuppasamy, alongside co-stars Trisha Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Natty Subramaniam.