Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, is all set for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14. However, just hours before the film’s release, confusion erupted among fans after reports emerged that several theatres had paused advance bookings. The unexpected development triggered speculation online about possible distribution issues and raised concerns over the film’s first-day-first-show plans.Makers react to Karuppu special showsAs uncertainty continued to grow, director RJ Balaji addressed fans through social media. Without revealing the exact reason behind the issue, the filmmaker admitted that the team still did not have a clear answer about the ongoing situation. He assured fans that the producers were actively working to resolve the hurdles and expressed confidence that the film would eventually be released smoothly. RJ Balaji also looked back on the film’s long production journey. In his emotional note, he wrote, "This film has always had hurdles, and somehow God has made us sail through all that, and here we are after 32 months. This time as well, I have faith, complete faith in him." His message quickly went viral among fans, many of whom appreciated his honesty and optimism during the tense situation.The confusion intensified after producer SR Prabhu officially announced that the planned 9 am screenings of the film had been cancelled due to “unavoidable reasons.” The statement disappointed fans who had already booked tickets for the early morning shows, especially after the makers had earlier promoted the special first-day-first-show timings online.You Might Also Like:— prabhu_sr (@prabhu_sr) The production team later issued refund details for affected audiences. According to the reports, online ticket bookings would be refunded within four to five business days, while those who purchased tickets directly from theatre counters could collect their refunds from the respective cinemas.Meanwhile, several reports claimed that revised screenings may begin from 11.30 am instead of 9 am. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm the updated timings. With no final clarification yet from the team, fans continue to wait for an official update regarding the release schedule.CM Vijay approves Karuppu 9 AM showsInterestingly, the developments came shortly after a major announcement involving Vijay. Just two days after reportedly taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay had granted special permission for 9 am screenings of Karuppu. The decision attracted significant attention in the Tamil film industry, where early morning screenings have become less common in recent years due to concerns over crowd management and fan celebrations.You Might Also Like: The makers had publicly thanked Vijay on social media and shared a post confirming that the film’s first-day-first-show would begin at 9 am. The announcement generated excitement among fans, who viewed the approval as a major boost for the film’s release. However, the later cancellation of those very shows led to even greater confusion online.Written and directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu is one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of the year. Apart from Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, the film features Indrans, Sshivada, Natty, Swasika and several others in important roles. The music for the film has been composed by Sai Abhyankkar.Despite the last-minute uncertainty, excitement around Karuppu remains strong. Fans across Tamil Nadu are now waiting for the makers to provide an official confirmation about the revised show timings and the film’s smooth theatrical rollout. Stay tuned!