Suriya's film with RJ Balaji is titled Karuppu. First poster out
The makers have also revealed a pre-look poster showcasing Suriya's silhouette, sparking curiosity among fans. The film stars Trisha as the female lead and is being produced by SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu under the Dream Warrior Pictures banner. Music is composed by rising sensation Sai Abhyankkar.The film is reportedly being planned to release this October for Diwali.Given RJ Balaji's previous hits like Mookuthi Amman and Veetla Visesham, expectations are high that Suriya 45 will strike a balance between solid content and commercial success. Fans believe this could be the perfect comeback vehicle for Suriya, setting him up for a strong year-end performance at the box office.Trending Reel
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