'Karuppu' director RJ Balaji praises CM Vijay after special meeting; Emotional post sparks debate

Directed by and starring RJ Balaji alongside Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, 'Karuppu' has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year, crossing the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. Amid the celebrations, RJ Balaji recently met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician Vijay. Sharing pictures from the meeting on social media, the filmmaker described it as a special and unforgettable experience. The photos, which also featured his wife Divya, quickly caught the attention of cinema fans and political followers alike.In his post, RJ Balaji referred to Vijay as the person who “started it all” for 'Karuppu.' He also spoke warmly about meeting him in his new role as Chief Minister. The director praised Vijay’s kindness, calm nature, and encouragement, saying that despite the years and changing responsibilities, the affection and warmth remained the same. The emotional message soon started to trend on social media, with lots of fans appreciating his message of respect for the star. The meeting became one of the most talked-about topics on social media platforms within hours.While many Vijay supporters celebrated the meeting, another section of movie fans reacted differently to RJ Balaji’s comments. Many netizens were curious about the saying “the man who started it all for 'Karuppu'” and commented on how Suriya was the protagonist and contributed significantly to making it happen. Fans were aware of the fact that Suriya had always been behind the movie from beginning to end and supported the whole crew whenever they faced something challenging. Thus, the comments in the post turned into a heated argument, and both of the celebrities’ supporters took their sides on social media platforms.As the argument grew bigger, many fans went through the older interviews of RJ Balaji related to his movie 'Karuppu.' In certain cases, he stated that the storyline was specially created for Vijay, whereas in other videos, he claimed that the script was specifically written for Suriya and narrated by him personally. This information came out at the very moment when there were many people expressing their opinion concerning the matter.