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Watch: Karuppu teaser sets internet on fire, Suriya's Ghajini callback and violent alter ego leave fans speechless

On 23 July, fans of Tamil cinema were in for a fiery surprise as the teaser of Karuppu, starring Suriya , dropped on his birthday. Directed by RJ Balaji, the teaser has left fans buzzing, not just because of Suriya's intense dual avatars, but also because it pays tribute to a famous moment from his 2005 hit film Ghajini. A Tale of Two Suriya Avatars The teaser begins with a mysterious voiceover, saying the deity being referred to is not one to be calmed but one to be worshipped with red chillies, a nod to the film's fiery tone. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Project Management Healthcare healthcare Public Policy Data Science Operations Management Others others Technology Data Analytics CXO Data Science Degree MCA Finance MBA Leadership Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Digital Marketing Product Management Cybersecurity PGDM Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details We are then introduced to Suriya in two completely different looks. One is a calm, sharp-looking lawyer named Saravanan, dressed in white, who says he also goes by another name. The second avatar, dressed in black and holding a curved weapon (possibly an aruval), is intense, violent, and ready for action. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You might be interested Undo — Singer_offl (@Singer_offl) Fans were quick to notice the clever callback to Ghajini, in one scene, Suriya as the lawyer seems to mimic his iconic pose from the song Oru Maalai. The teaser keeps things mysterious, leaving us to guess whether it's one man living a double life or two different characters. Live Events Fans React: 'Hot, Spicy, and Out of the Fire!' The response online has been explosive. Fans are loving Suriya's return to an action-packed role. One called the teaser 'raw and intense', while another said, 'RJB serves Karuppu teaser hot, spicy, and straight out of the fire.' The Ghajini reference, already popular in meme culture, added a fun nostalgic twist. About the Film Karuppu is written by Ashwin Ravichandran, Rahul Raj, TS Gopi Krishnan, and Karan Aravind Kumar. It stars Trisha Krishnan alongside Suriya, and also features Swasika, Indrans, Yogi Babu, Sshivada, Natty Subramaniam, and Supreeth Reddy. The music is composed by Sai Abhyankar, and the film is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. Inputs from agencies