The highly anticipated Tamil film 'Karuppu', featuring Suriya, was scheduled to release on May 14, 2026, but faced last-minute cancellations across Tamil Nadu due to financial difficulties of its production company, Dream Warrior Pictures. Despite this, the film was mistakenly screened in some northern states of India due to an unauthorized activation of Key Delivery Messages by Qube Cinema Technologies. In response, Dream Warrior Pictures issued a legal notice to halt the illegal circulation of content and warned the public against sharing any leaked material, citing copyright infringement under Indian laws. They emphasized that those involved in distributing the unauthorized content would face legal repercussions. Additionally, the Tamil Producers Council has reached out to Qube, seeking compensation for the estimated losses of ₹150 crores (approximately $18 million USD) incurred due to these unauthorized screenings. The council condemned the incident as unprecedented in Tamil cinema and called for negotiations with Qube to resolve the issue. Fans eagerly awaiting the film were disappointed by the cancellations, but the film is now expected to finally release on May 15, 2026.