New Delhi:Suriya's blockbuster fantasy action drama Karuppu is all set to make its digital debut after a successful theatrical run. Prime Video has announced that the film will premiere exclusively on the platform on June 12, making it available to viewers in India and worldwide. The film also stars Trisha Krishnan in a key role.
Karuppu on OTT: Where and When to Watch
Karuppu was one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year. It was directed by RJ Balaji and produced by S R Prakashbabu and S R Prabhu under the Dream Warrior Pictures banner. Apart from Tamil, the film will be released in Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. The Telugu version will be available as Veerabhadrudu.
Suriya is the lead and the film also features RJ Balaji and Trisha Krishnan. Its music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar. After a record-breaking theatrical run, the makers now hope to reach out to an even wider audience with its OTT release. The film was released on May 15 in theatres.
Producer SR Prabhu also shared his thoughts on the film’s journey and its upcoming streaming release. Karuppu celebrates the spirit of rooted storytelling and brings the scale and emotion of a truly commercial entertainer. The film has a very distinct identity with its own cocktail of mythology, courtroom drama, action and current social themes, which are brought alive by the power packed charisma and commanding screen presence of Suriya. Following a successful box office run, we’re excited to partner with Prime Video to bring this incredible story to audiences across the country and around the world. “We are confident that with the service’s incredible reach and access, Karuppu will enjoy the same blockbuster success on streaming as it enjoyed in theatres,” he said.
Sharing his excitement, Suriya said, “I am really humbled with the huge love and appreciation Karuppu has received at the box office. The movie will now have its worldwide streaming premiere on Prime Video starting June 12. It's wonderful to see the continuous outpour of love & response. Look forward to OTT premiere as well.”
Karuppu is a story of...
Karuppu is about the guardian deity Vettai Karuppu who takes human form as a lawyer and sets out to fight corruption within a system that exploits ordinary people. Blending mythology, action and courtroom drama, the film connected with audiences during its theatrical run, and will now seek to duplicate that success on streaming.
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