Filmmaker RJ Balaji revealed in an interview that Karuppu, Suriya's latest release, was originally intended to be Vijay's final film before his full-time political entry.
However, Vijay eventually opted out of the film, and Balaji later narrated the script to Suriya, who reportedly loved the concept and also suggested changes that helped shape the final version of the screenplay.
Karuppu, a fantasy action drama, revolves around the guardian deity Vettai Karuppu, who disguises himself as a lawyer to fight corruption within a legal system, exploiting a young girl awaiting a liver transplant.
The film, released on May 15, opened to mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and went on to become not only the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 but also the biggest hit of Suriya's career so far, collecting ₹253 crore worldwide, including over ₹150 crore in India.
