RJ Balaji clears the air on ‘Karuppu’ comments, says Vijay ‘Opened first door’, but credits Suriya for film’s ultimate success | Tamil Movie News
filmmaker RJ Balaji has addressed the controversy surrounding his comments about the recent trip Suriya starring ‘Karuppu’. The argument started after social media users felt his comments put more emphasis on him Vijay compared to Suriya, who eventually directed the film.He explained that the intention was to describe how the script went through different stages before reaching its final form. According to him, the misinterpreted narrative online led to unnecessary comparisons between the two actors.
The director of ‘Karuppu’ explains how the project took shape
In a recent fan interaction held by Cineulagam, Balaji detailed how the idea for ‘Karuppu’ initially came about. He said that the first version of the script was narrated to Vijay, which indirectly helped open up more career opportunities.He clarified the sequence of events behind the evolution of the project.“Initially I narrated this film to Vijay sir and told him that the whole journey started with him.”He added that this first story wasn’t part of a finalized collaboration, but that it still played an important role in shaping his next steps as a filmmaker.
Early storytelling led to wider industry access
RJ Balaji further explained that the connection established through Vijay’s initial hearing of the script helped him gain access to new production circles. He said it was a turning point that eventually led him to pitch the story to Suriya’s team.“I was able to reach Suriya sir mainly because Vijay sir had already heard this story.”He added that producers who approached him later were already aware of the earlier narrative, which reinforced interest in the project. This, he argued, created a natural progression from one stage of development to another.
Balaji credits Suriya with shaping the final film
While describing the first journey, Balaji made it clear that the completed film and its success belonged to Suriya. He emphasized that the final version of Karuppu and its audience reception was entirely shaped by Suriya’s involvement.“To open the first door, narrating to Vijay sir became the reason. Somewhere in my mind and heart, that holds a very special place.”“We didn’t collaborate in a film together. Suriya sir is the one who actually made the film. Everything I have in my life today, the love I get, this life-changing moment, is because I did a film with Suriya sir. But the first door opened because people asked for the story that I had narrated earlier to Vijay sir.”
Meeting with Vijay and clarification on reactions
Balaji also spoke about meeting Vijay after the success of ‘Karuppu’. He described the interaction as emotionally meaningful and said it seemed to complete a personal cycle.“Like the pooja we performed for Karuppu at the Masani Amman temple, I felt the journey would feel complete only if I returned to express my gratitude. That’s why I came back.”On Vijay’s reaction, he said, “He said it was a good script and he knew it would do well.”‘Karuppu’ also features Trisha, Swasika, Supreeth Reddy, Indrans and Sshivada in key roles. The movie is now streaming on OTT.
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