Karuppan

Karuppan
First look poster
கருப்பன்
Directed by	R. Panneerselvam
Produced by	A. M. Rathnam (Presenter) S. Aishwarya
Written by	R. Panneerselvam
Starring	Vijay Sethupathi Bobby Simha Tanya
Music by	D. Imman
Cinematography	K. A. Sakthivel
Edited by	V. T. Vijayan
Production company	Shri Sai Raam Creations
Distributed by	Sri Suriya movies
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Budget	₹20 crores

Karuppan (English: Karuppan (given name)) is an upcoming action thriller film written and directed by R. Panneerselvam, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha and Tanya in the leading roles. The film began production during January 2017.^[1]

Cast

• Vijay Sethupathi as Karuppan
• Tanya
• Bobby Simha
• Kishore
• Pasupathy
• Singampuli
• Renuga
• Kaveri
• Sharath Lohitashwa

Production

After the production of Naan Thaan Siva was postponed as a result of Thirrupathi Brothers' financial problems, R. Panneerselvam announced in September 2016 that he would collaborate with Vijay Sethupathi for a film.^[2] Produced by A. M. Rathnam, the team approached Keerthy Suresh to play the lead role later that month, but the actress did not sign the project owing to schedule clashes.^[3] Ritika Singh was initially signed on to play the lead role, but was later replaced by Lakshmi Menon before production had begun.^[4] Lakshmi Menon later pulled out of the film citing an injury and was replaced by Tanya. Bobby Simha agreed to play the antagonist in the film, despite earlier opting to star only in leading roles.^[5]

Following a launch event held in December 2016, the team began filming sequences in Theni during January 2017.^[6] The motion poster of this film is planned to release on 13 July 2017.^[7]

Controversy

Kaathan, the owner of the bull, which is used in the first look poster has reported that, the producers of this movie has not got his permission to use Komban's picture (bull's name is Komban). He has also said that, his Komban has not been tamed by anyone so far and the bull has huge fan following for that reason. Now Kaathan is demanding an unconditional apology for the director, producer and the protagonist.^[8]

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