It has now been officially announced that Karuppu is the title of Suriya 45, actor Suriya's upcoming film with writer, director RJ Balaji. In 2024, it was widely buzzed that Suriya 45 might be titled Karuppu, and that it was a devotional script RJ Balaji had originally penned for Trisha under the title Maasani Amman. 

With pride and Excitement, we present the title of #Suriya45: 'KARUPPU'. A name that embodies the soul of our story, shaped by heart, spirit, and purpose. #கருப்பு #Karuppu💥

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our director @RJ_Balaji 💐@Suriya_offl @trishtrashers #Indrans… pic.twitter.com/xW3DD94Wfs

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Latest we hear Suriya plays a lawyer in Karuppu, and it is is indeed a divine fantasy film with Suriya also playing a devotee of clain deity 'Ayyanar' in the movie. Karuppu has Trisha playing female lead, and also stars Indrans, Natarajan "Natty" Subramanian, Swasika, Sshivada, Supreeth Reddy, Anagha Maaya Ravi, among others. 

A Dream Warrior Pictures production, Karuppu has Sai Abhyankkar for music, GK Vishnu for cinematography, Vikram Mor for stunts, R Kalaivanan for edits, Arun Venjaramoodu for production design, and Praveen Raja for costume design.