Karuppu

The story follows Vettai Karuppu, a guardian deity who descends to Earth in the form of a lawyer. In a society where the legal system has become corrupt and targets the vulnerable, this divine figure seeks to restore justice. The plot focuses on the conflict between this supernatural protector and a dishonest judicial structure that preys on those in need.

Directed by Balaji Patturaj, this film is the first in a chronological list of his directorial works, followed by Veerabhadrudu. The screenplay was written by Patturaj alongside Ashwin Ravichandran and Rahul Raj. The cast features Suriya in the lead role as Karuppuswamy / Saravanan, with Trisha Krishnan playing Preethi. Other roles are performed by Balaji Patturaj, Indrans, Anagha Maya Ravi, and Swasika. The production was handled by Dream Warrior Pictures.

Financially, the film had a budget of 16 million USD but earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office, indicating it did not recover its production costs. Audience reception on TMDB is moderate, with a rating of 6.8/10 based on 30 votes.