Suriya’s long awaited commercial entertainer Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, released in theatres on May 15. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but audience response has been largely positive across regions.
Despite divided critical opinion, Karuppu is performing strongly at the box office. General audiences have appreciated the film, which has helped it maintain steady momentum and strong occupancy in theatres during its opening days.
According to reports, Karuppu collected over 80 crores in India during its first weekend. The film also passed the Monday test by earning more than 10 crores in Tamil Nadu, showing a stable trend after the opening rush.
The Karuppu team has officially stated that the film crossed 147 crores worldwide within its first three days. Even on working days, it continues to trend on BookMyShow with more than 15K tickets booked per hour.
Trade analysts now believe that Karuppu has the potential to cross 300 crores in its full run. If achieved, this would make it the highest grossing film of Suriya’s career so far.
After Vijay stepped away from acting, many expected Ajith Kumar to dominate the Kollywood box office. His strong fanbase and consistent openings made him a clear contender for the top position.
However, Karuppu has reportedly surpassed the opening numbers of Ajith Kumar’s top grosser Good Bad Ugly. The film is also showing a strong hold, which has surprised many industry observers.
Following this performance, several trackers believe Suriya has made a powerful comeback. Some even suggest that he now has the potential to emerge as the leading star in Kollywood.
This view has not gone down well with Ajith Kumar’s fans. They argue that one successful film cannot determine long term stardom and believe Ajith will bounce back with his upcoming projects.
Karuppu’s box office performance has become a major talking point in the industry. With strong collections and audience support, Suriya has once again proven his box office strength with this commercial entertainer.
