Karuppu Advance Booking: Suriya-Trisha Film Crosses Rs 6.3 Crore In India; Will It Become 2026’s Biggest Tamil Opener?

Suriya’s upcoming action drama Karuppu is slowly turning into one of the most talked about Tamil releases of the year. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film has picked up strong momentum in advance bookings just days before hitting theatres. From packed ticket counters in Tamil Nadu to rapidly increasing BookMyShow sales, the film appears to be building the kind of pre-release excitement usually seen around festival entertainers. While the overseas response is still developing, the domestic market, especially Tamil Nadu, has given the film a major push. With special 9 AM shows now approved and fan anticipation climbing steadily, industry watchers are closely tracking whether Karuppu can challenge the opening-day benchmark set by Parasakthi earlier

this year.

Karuppu Figures Reached Pre-release

According to trade figures reported by Sacnilk, Karuppu has already crossed around Rs 6.3 crore in India advance booking gross for Day 1, while the overall pre-sales figure reportedly goes close to Rs 11 crore after blocked seats are included. The film has also sold more than 1.88 lakh tickets across over 4,300 shows nationwide ahead of release.Tamil Nadu alone has contributed the majority of the business, with Chennai emerging as the film’s strongest centre. Reports suggest that the Tamil version is leading by a huge margin, while markets like Kerala, Karnataka and Telugu regions are gradually picking up pace closer to release day.The film has also received permission for special 9 AM shows on its first two days, something that usually benefits mass entertainers with strong fan followings. The move is expected to give Karuppu a significant boost during its opening weekend.

BookMyShow trends have also shown a rapid jump over the last few days. Ticket sales reportedly climbed from around 13,000 tickets on May 10 to over 1.19 lakh tickets within a short span, indicating that audience interest has grown considerably closer to release. Multiplex chains including PVR, INOX and Cinepolis are also reporting steady ticket movement for the opening weekend.What makes the response more important is the pressure surrounding the film.Suriya has been waiting for a solid theatrical success, and many fans are hoping Karuppu becomes the comeback vehicle that puts him back in the box office race in a major way.

Can Karuppu Cross Parasakthi’s Opening Day Benchmark?

Even with the strong pre-release buzz, Karuppu still faces a tough challenge. Earlier this year, Parasakthi had set the record for one of the biggest Tamil openers of 2026 trade analysts believe that the record of it is tough to beat.

However, the current status suggests that Karuppu could still surprise. The film is releasing across more than 4,000 shows, with Tamil screens doing most of the heavy lifting. Telugu markets are gradually opening up, while overseas territories like North America are showing moderate but stable pre-sales.Much of the film’s success may now depend on audience response after the first few shows. Positive word-of-mouth could push the numbers significantly higher over the weekend. For now, though, Karuppu has already managed to create the kind of pre-release noise that every commercial entertainer aims for before release day.