Karuppu starring Suriya is enjoying massive success at the box office and has become one of the most talked about Tamil films of the year. Released on May 15, the fantasy action drama has already crossed ₹147 crore worldwide and continues to attract huge crowds in theatres. Apart from its strong earnings, the film is also gaining attention because of the emotional and spiritual reactions from audiences during screenings.

Many videos from theatres have gone viral on social media showing fans becoming highly emotional while watching scenes connected to Karuppusamy, the powerful guardian deity worshipped in Tamil folk traditions. Karuppusamy is considered a symbol of justice, protection, and morality by devotees across Tamil Nadu and other regions. In the film, there are important scenes where Suriya transforms into Karuppusamy, and these moments are creating a deep impact on viewers.

#Karuppu ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/TbK9vlLXVc

— RJ Balaji (@RJ_Balaji) May 18, 2026

Director RJ Balaji shared an emotional message on social media thanking audiences for the overwhelming love shown towards the film. He said the team never expected such strong reactions from people and revealed that many viewers were crying, praying, and feeling spiritually moved inside theatres. According to him, some audience members even felt as though they had experienced something divine while watching the movie.

RJ Balaji also made a heartfelt request to fans and theatre staff. He asked people to be kind and supportive if they notice someone becoming emotional or overwhelmed during a screening. He advised audiences to help such people by offering water, giving them space, and informing theatre staff if needed. He also requested exhibitors across Tamil Nadu to handle these situations with care and respect.

Meanwhile, Suriya also posted a message thanking theatre owners, employees, distributors, and everyone who helped the film release successfully despite several challenges. He requested fans not to record videos of people who become emotional or ecstatic during scenes involving Karuppusamy. Instead, he urged viewers to provide first aid and support if someone needs help.

#Karuppu திரைப்படத்திற்கு ஏற்பட்ட தடைகளைத் தாண்டி முழு ஆதரவு தந்து, வெற்றிகரமாகத் திரையிட்டுவரும் என் அன்பிற்குரிய திரையரங்க உரிமையாளர்கள், ஊழியர்கள் மற்றும் வெளியீட்டிற்கு உறுதுணையாக இருந்த தயாரிப்பாளர் சங்க நிர்வாகிகள், விநியாகஸ்தர் சங்க நிர்வாகிகள் அனைவருக்கும் எனது மனமார்ந்த…

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) May 18, 2026

Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu is a fantasy action drama written by Balaji along with Rathna Kumar, Ashwin Ravichandran, Rahul Raj, TS Gopi Krishnan, and Karan Aravind Kumar. The film also stars Trisha Krishnan along with Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, and Supreeth Reddy in important roles.

Within just a few days of release, Karuppu became the highest grossing Tamil film of 2026, proving that audiences are strongly connecting with its mix of action, emotion, spirituality, and cultural roots.

Rumours linking actress Sreeleela with Indian cricketer Tilak Varma have now been completely dismissed by both the actress’s family and her team. After several days of gossip and speculation on social media, Sreeleela’s mother, Dr Swarnalatha, stepped forward and made it clear that there is no truth behind the reports. She explained that her daughter is currently fully focused on her acting projects and preparing for her upcoming NEET PG examination scheduled for June.

The rumours started after a fun moment involving Tilak Varma and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav became viral online. In the video, Suryakumar jokingly teased Tilak and said that he was in love. Soon after the clip spread across social media platforms, many users began connecting Tilak’s name with Sreeleela. Several online posts even claimed that the actress and the cricketer had secretly been dating for almost a year. However, there was never any official confirmation from either side.

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Speaking to the media, Dr Swarnalatha strongly denied all such rumours. She said that the stories were completely imaginary and that the family was surprised by how quickly false claims spread online. According to her, there is “not even an iota of truth” in the reports suggesting that Sreeleela and Tilak Varma are in a relationship. She also shared that Sreeleela is balancing her education and film career successfully and does not have time to focus on personal matters right now.

Before her mother’s clarification, Sreeleela’s team had also released an official statement rejecting the rumours. The statement said that Sreeleela and Tilak Varma do not even know each other personally. It added that the two have never met or spoken to one another and requested people not to spread fabricated stories without facts.

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The speculation became even stronger after social media users claimed that Dr Swarnalatha was seen attending an IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Some users also alleged that a member of Sreeleela’s team attended the match wearing a jersey with Tilak Varma’s name on it. There were even rumours that the actress and cricketer had followed each other on social media before later unfollowing one another. None of these claims have been officially confirmed.

On the work front, Sreeleela remains busy with multiple projects. She is preparing for her Bollywood debut in filmmaker Anurag Basu’s upcoming film opposite Kartik Aaryan. She also has a Tamil film lined up with actor Dhanush.