RJ Balaji ACCEPTS CGI mistakes in Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’; says ‘We must accept our mistakes’ | Tamil Movie News

RJ Balaji‘Karuppu’ turned out to be one of the biggest Tamil box office hits of the year. starring SuriyaStarring Trisha, Indrans and Swasika, the film enjoyed a dream run at the theaters and reportedly crossed Rs 300 crore worldwide. The hit also ended Suriya’s long wait for a big theatrical hit. After the film’s huge success, Suriya even gifted cars to director RJ Balaji and key members of the technical team as a token of appreciation. However, the conversation around the film changed after its OTT release, where viewers started noticing certain visual effects flaws that had gone largely unnoticed on the big screen.

RJ Balaji explains the challenges behind visual effects

As criticism over some CGI-heavy scenes grew online, RJ Balaji addressed the issue during a recent interview with Galatta. Instead of avoiding the subject, the filmmaker openly explained the practical challenges facing the team. Speaking about a much-talked-about head replacement sequence, he said: “For a head replacement shot, it takes almost eight months to get it right. The payment also has to be made well in advance. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to meet those timelines.” He further revealed that removing the sequence was never an option because it played an important role in the film’s narrative.

‘Karuppu’ director admits mistakes and accepts audience feedback

What caught the attention of many people was RJ Balaji’s willingness to accept responsibility. The manager admitted that some portions did not meet the expected quality standards and said the team was fully aware of the shortcomings. “We have to accept our mistakes. We will plan better next time,” he said. He also added with honesty and humor: “More than the public, I have screenshots of these errors. We know everything that is being said.His candid response has been appreciated by many fans, who felt that the filmmaker handled the criticism in a mature manner instead of making excuses.

The viral scene from ‘Singam’ and what went wrong

RJ Balaji also spoke about the viral sequence of Singam, which became a major talking point after the OTT launch. According to him, the team intentionally used fewer shots in this part to manage the technical limitations. “We expected this scene to be discussed after the OTT release because we knew it wasn’t perfectly executed,” he admitted. He explained that action scenes often involve both the lead actor and stunt doubles, which can sometimes create lighting and continuity issues.Although there has been a lot of criticism on the internet about the film, RJ Balaji’s clear explanation and willingness to accept his mistakes have allowed them to turn the discussion into one that reflects the practicalities of filmmaking.