The Karuppu starring Suriya is continuing its strong performance at the global box office. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film combines mythology and courtroom drama, which has helped it attract audiences in India and overseas.
Even during the usual weekday slowdown in theatres, the movie has managed to maintain steady collections. In the film, Suriya plays Saravanan, a determined lawyer who takes inspiration from the local deity Karuppusamy. The role has added emotional and cultural depth to the story, which audiences seem to be connecting with.
On Day 13 of its theatrical run, Karuppu crossed the Rs 258 crore mark worldwide. The movie’s total global gross collection now stands at Rs 258.85 crore. With these numbers, the film has officially become the highest grossing movie in Suriya’s career.
The film’s steady performance has also helped theatres, especially regional cinema halls, attract more audiences again. Both single screen theatres and multiplexes have reported consistent footfalls for the movie.
Even on a regular Wednesday, the film recorded around 25% to 28% occupancy during evening and night shows. Trade analysts believe the film’s strong story and Suriya’s popularity are helping it stay stable despite weekday drops.
The overseas market has played a major role in boosting the film’s overall earnings. By Day 13, international markets had contributed nearly Rs 70 crore to the worldwide total.
The movie has performed well in regions such as North America, Malaysia, Gulf countries and Europe. Reports suggest that the strong support from the overseas Tamil audience has helped maintain stable collections even during weekdays.
In India, the film’s total net collection currently stands at Rs 163.20 crore, while the domestic gross collection is estimated at around Rs 188.85 crore.
On Wednesday, the movie earned nearly Rs 4 crore net, which was around 10% lower than the previous day. However, trade experts see this as a normal weekday trend rather than a major decline.
As Karuppu enters its third week in theatres, its future performance will depend on audience response and competition from upcoming releases. Since the film has already crossed the collections of several post pandemic regional hits, the industry is now closely watching its third weekend performance to see if it can continue its successful run.