Suriya isn’t just smashing all-time box office records with Karuppu—he is also setting brand-new standards for celebrating his technical crew. Fresh off the official confirmation that the supernatural legal thriller has permanently sailed past the ₹300 Crore milestone globally, the actor went on a massive celebratory spree on May 31, 2026, gifting the film’s top technicians luxury Mahindra BE6 “Batman Edition” electric SUVs.
The lavish tokens of appreciation were presented to the three core creative pillars who defined the theater-shaking look, sound, and pacing of the blockbuster: Cinematographer GK Vishnu, Music Director Sai Abhyankkar, and Editor Kalaivanan.
“Got My Lifetime Settlement From Rolex!” — The Crew Reacts
The surprise gifts sent shockwaves of excitement across social media as the technicians took to their official handles to share pictures standing proudly next to their stunning, Satin Black “Batman Edition” beasts (valued at over ₹30.27 Lakhs each).
- DOP GK Vishnu: The master cinematographer, celebrated for his visually rich framing in Mersal and Jawan, shared a heartwarming photo with his sleek electric SUV, writing: “Just God things!! Thank you @Suriya_offl sir. You have a huge heart!!!!”
- Composer Sai Abhyankkar: The breakout music prodigy behind the roaring “God Mode” and “Verappa” tracks posted his new ride with a simple, emotional caption: “Love you dear Suriya sir.”
- Editor Kalaivanan: Referencing Suriya’s iconic cinematic history, the editor dropped the ultimate fanboy caption: “Just God things. The surreal moment… Thank you Anna. Got my lifetime settlement from ROLEX!”
Honoring the True Backbones of a Masterpiece
While Karuppu has been heavily lauded for Suriya’s stellar power acting as the lawyer Saravanan, trade analysts and audiences universally agree that the technical crew provided the “magic dust” that made it a must-watch theatrical experience.
Suriya himself recently took to social media to heap praise on these specific craftsmen. He credited Sai Abhyankkar as the true “backbone” behind the ecstatic theater celebrations, thanked Kalaivanan for his relentless focus on locking the complex narrative edit, and expressed immense respect for GK Vishnu’s grueling day-and-night work to give the film its signature divine, moody visual aesthetic.
By actively recognizing his technicians with such grand gestures, Suriya cements his industry reputation as a true leader who shares his historic box office victories directly with the people who built them. With Karuppu still enjoying packed houses and aggressively chasing down the lifetime numbers of Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran, the positive energy surrounding the film is at an all-time high.