A day after the release of Suriya's Karuppu, actor Vishal expressed his happiness on the film gaining positive response across the country. He congratulated Suriya and producer SR Prabhu on their "much deserved success" and recalled the latter's timely help in releasing his 2018 hit film Irumbu Thirai, directed by PS Mithran.

"He was the reason for Irumbu Thirai's release on May 11th. Will never forget the help he extended at 7 am in the morning to make my film release on time. You deserve every bit of this blockbuster success and continue with the same conviction darling. You will, like all of us, come out and prove as a prolific production house," he wrote on his X handle.

He further reserved his special praise for the divine power, thanking Karuppasamy and Veerabhadra Swamy for their blessings and "bringing him back on his feet" with Mark Antony (2023). He recollected how he felt "possessed" while filming a crucial scene.

Coming back to Karuppu, he shared his eagerness to watch the action drama in Kolkata if released there. "Else the excitement will remain till I come back," he wrote.

Directed by RJ Balaji, Trisha as the female lead, reuniting with her Aaru (2005) co-star Suriya. The supporting cast includes Yogi Babu, Indrans, Sshivada, Swasika, Natty, Supreeth Reddy, and Anagha Maya Ravi. RJ Balaji also plays a key role in the film. The film released in theatres on Friday to positive responses from fans and audiences. It earned over Rs 15 crore on its opening day.

Vishal is currently engaged in filming his upcoming film Magudam/Makutam, which marks his directorial debut. The actor had stepped into direct Magudam last year after creative differences with Ravi Arasu, who was initially in charge of helming the project. The film also stars Dushara Vijayan, Yogi Babu, Anjali, Jayaprakash, John Vijay and others. He is also working on Sundar C's Purushan.