Karuppu 9 a.m. shows cancelled in Tamil Nadu despite CM approval

The producers of the Tamil action thriller Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha, cancelled all 9 a.m. screenings scheduled for Thursday, May 14, in Tamil Nadu, despite special permission granted by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. The production house, Dream Warrior Pictures, announced the decision on social media, with producer S.R. Prabhu stating, "Due to unavoidable reasons, 9am shows will be cancelled for Karuppu. Our sincere apologies to everyone!"

The film, directed by R.J. Balaji, was set for a worldwide release on May 14, generating significant anticipation among fans. Industry sources attributed the cancellation to unresolved financial disputes, with negotiations extending late into Wednesday night failing to reach an agreement. The Tamil Nadu government had approved the extra early morning shows for May 14 and 15, a rarity under longstanding restrictions aimed at preventing law-and-order issues during major star releases.

Vijay, the actor-turned-politician sworn in as chief minister just days earlier, approved the 9 a.m. screenings on Tuesday. Dream Warrior Pictures expressed gratitude on X, posting, "Special thanks to our honorable Chief Minister Thiru. Joseph Vijay for...