Dulquer Salmaan and Vignesh Shivan have shown their support for director RJ Balaji amid the unexpected delays in the release of his film Karuppu. The film faced significant disruptions on its release day, leading to the cancellation of several scheduled shows, which disappointed many fans. In response, RJ Balaji shared an emotional video on Instagram, where he apologized to audiences for the inconvenience caused. He expressed his regret, stating, "I am really sorry to all the fans. It shouldn’t have happened... You all had travelled from afar to watch the movie." He reassured fans that the team was working diligently to resolve the issues and expressed hope that Karuppu would finally reach theaters by the evening shows. The film stars Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, marking their reunion after 18 years, and features a narrative centered around a father-daughter duo seeking justice. Following the emotional video, fans flooded social media with supportive messages for Balaji and the team. Refunds will be provided to those who had purchased tickets for the early screenings.