India, June 2 -- RJ Balaji's Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu was released in theatres on May 15 to mixed reviews from critics. But the film has performed very well at the box office, crossing Rs.300 crore worldwide. The director had revealed days after the release that Karuppu was initially planned with Vijay in mind but he chose to retire from acting and join politics. On Tuesday, RJ Balaji met Vijay and shared how 'surreal' it felt to see him as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu now.

Taking to his X account, Balaji shared a pair of pictures where he was seen with Vijay. The two of them stood and smiled for the shot. In the caption, Balaji wrote, "With the man who started it all for #Karuppu !!! Wow.! Feels unreal to meet him ...