Karuppu (UA13+)
14/May/2026 Action, Drama 2hr 30min

3.00

A celebratory commercial entertainer with solid fan moments

The story carries strong potential, and the fantasy angle adds a refreshing touch to the commercial setup. While the writing could have explored the concept with more depth and inventiveness, the film still manages to engage through its theatrical highs and crowd-pleasing moments. The commercial app...(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram , MovieCrow

3.00

Suriya enters 'God Mode' in RJ Balaji's masala fanfare

I don't know if God could fight for justice. But Karuppu, even while being a shallow fanfare entertainer, could still instil hope and positivity. And perhaps that's the real victory of the film. And in its own twisted way, perhaps that is still worth every penny. Just God things.(more)

Source: Bhuvanesh Chandar, The Hindu

3.00

Suriya Sivakumar is in top form, but the film is not

Suriya is why this film works and why he is worth watching. He plays both the man and the deity without letting either feel like a costume change. While the courtroom scenes are patient and controlled, the fight sequences are loud and physical, making it exactly what the fans came for. And then ther...(more)

Source: Yashaswini Sri, Indian Express

2.50

A nostalgic but uneven ride with Suriya at his best

Director RJ Balaji's Karuppu, starring Suriya, Trisha and himself, is a fantasy courtroom drama that exposes how corruption is deeply ingrained in the system. While the film taps into a familiar idea, it doesn't capitalise and use it to its full potential.(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

2.50

Karuppu Movie Review: Karuppu shines in court mode, slips in God mode

As long as it sticks to "just court things", Karuppu works. But once it goes all out "just God things", the film swaps human emotion for divine spectacle, and emerges less powerful for it.(more)

Source: M Suganth, Times Of India

2.75

Karuppu Review - Suriya's Aura Points Get Wasted in RJ Balaji's Clueless Fantasy

The issue with the movie lies in the second half. The challenge that was in front of God quickly fades away, and the screenplay becomes a series of events where God is flexing his powers. The Baby Kannan vs Saravanan game becomes a fan service package for Suriya's fans who may have enjoyed even his ...(more)

Source: Aswin Bharadwaj, Lenmenreviews

2.50

Karuppu Movie Review: Suriya on 'God Mode' in a film that settles for less

Apart from Suriya and Balaji, Indrans gets the lion's share of the film's runtime, and the veteran delivers a powerful performance as a person defeated by the system. Along with Anagha, Indrans holds the key to the film's emotional core, and when the eventuality occurs, Karuppu is truly elevated.(more)

Source: Avinash Ramachandran, The New Indian Express

3.50

Karuppu review: Suriya's screen presence powers this mythological court drama

Karuppu mixes social commentary, mythology and courtroom politics to deliver a rooted entertainer packed with fan-service moments for Suriya.(more)

Source: Balakrishna Ganeshan, The News Minute