When Thalaivar Calls Your Film “Super” — Rajinikanth’s Reaction to Karuppu is the Validation Suriya and RJ Balaji Deserve

There are film reviews, there are box office numbers, and then there’s getting a personal phone call from Rajinikanth himself. For director RJ Balaji, that call came — and the words from Thalaivar were simple, warm, and absolutely electric for every fan of Karuppu.

Released on May 15, 2026, Karuppu has been on an unstoppable run at the box office. But off the numbers, it’s a quiet moment of one legend appreciating another’s work that’s got everyone talking.

Rajinikanth’s Exact Words — And Why They Matter

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, director RJ Balaji revealed that Rajinikanth personally called him after watching the film. The superstar reportedly said: “Balaji, super…super…super, you have achieved it. What a huge hit! We will meet again soon.”

That’s peak Thalaivar energy — no long speeches, just pure, signature warmth. RJ Balaji also noted that whenever a good film releases, Rajinikanth makes it a point to watch it and personally congratulate the crew, either in person or over the phone. That’s the kind of gesture that reminds you why the man is an institution, not just a star.

For more on Karuppu’s incredible box office journey, check out our full Karuppu box office coverage on Technosports.

What Karuppu Is Actually About

The film follows Binu, a young girl, and her father who travel to Chennai for her surgery. They are robbed of their gold at a railway station — money meant to cover medical costs. Though the gold is recovered, they find themselves up against corrupt lawyers led by Baby Kannan. The father prays to the guardian deity Karuppusamy, who takes human form to help them and reform the system.

It’s the kind of story that hits differently — rooted in folk belief, emotional at its core, and powered by one of Tamil cinema’s finest in Suriya. Learn more about the history of Tamil fantasy cinema on Wikipedia.

What’s Next for Suriya and Rajinikanth

The celebration doesn’t stop here. Both stars have big things lined up.

Suriya will next appear in Vishwanath And Sons, directed by Venky Atluri — a romantic drama about a 40-year-old former international champion attempting a comeback despite failing eyesight, set against a complex love story with a much younger woman. Starring Mamitha Baiju, Radikaa Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon, the film is slated for August 14, 2026. He also has the cop action-comedy Suriya47 in the pipeline, expected to wrap shoot by end of June.

Rajinikanth, meanwhile, is gearing up for Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, reportedly targeting a September 2026 release, alongside Thalaivar173 and the KHxRK Reunion project.

For the latest updates on both stars’ upcoming releases, head to our South Indian cinema section on Technosports.

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