Karuppu 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 152 minutes
- Director
- RJ Balaji
- Network
- Dream Warrior Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Karuppu?
Karuppu is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language fantasy drama film directed by RJ Balaji. The screenplay was co-written by RJ Balaji, Ashwin Ravichandran, Rahul Raj, T.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 152 minutes
- Release date
- May 14, 2026
- Original language
- TA
- Origin
- India
- Studios
- Dream Warrior Pictures
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,345,079
- Genres
- Action, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 21 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~152 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Dream Warrior Pictures
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Overview
Karuppu is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language fantasy drama film directed by RJ Balaji. The screenplay was co-written by RJ Balaji, Ashwin Ravichandran, Rahul Raj, T. S. Gopi Krishnan, and Karan. The film stars Suriya in the titular role, alongside a cast that includes RJ Balaji, Trisha Krishnan, Indrans, Anagha Maya Ravi, Natty Subramaniam, Sshivada, and Swasika. The narrative follows the guardian deity Vettai Karuppu, also known as Karuppusaamy, who descends to earth to combat injustice. In the film, the deity takes the guise of a lawyer named Saravanan to battle a corrupt legal system that preys on the powerless. The plot also involves characters Binu and her father, who travel from Kerala to Chennai for a liver transplant. The film, which translates to Black, was released on May 14, 2026. It is currently available for viewing on Prime Video. As of its thirty-eighth day of release, the film has recorded a total gross of 209.34 crore rupees from 129.6 lakh tickets sold.
Should you watch it?
“A divine guardian assumes the identity of a lawyer to dismantle a corrupt legal system.”
- compelling premise
- strong lead performance
- complex narrative threads
Watch it if you enjoy fantasy dramas that blend mythological themes with legal conflict.
The film contains themes of systemic injustice and supernatural intervention.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
The film stars Suriya as the character Karuppu.
Who directed the film?
RJ Balaji directed the film.
What is the film about?
It follows the guardian deity Vettai Karuppu as he takes the guise of a lawyer to fight for justice.
Is the film available to stream?
The film is available on Prime Video.
Who else is in the cast?
The cast includes RJ Balaji, Trisha Krishnan, Indrans, Anagha Maya Ravi, Natty Subramaniam, Sshivada, and Swasika.
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