Karuppu Box Office Collection Day 1: Suriya Film Lives Up To Double-Digit Expectations, Earns Rs 14 Crore

Amid

massive hype and excitement surrounding its grand release, Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s film Karuppu was originally slated to hit theatres on May 14. However, in a shocking turn of events, the release faced a major delay and was pushed by a day. Visuals from theatres showed heartbroken fans expressing disappointment. The makers, including RJ Balaji, were also left disheartened. But fans finally got to witness Suriya and his team’s magic on the big screen as the movie eventually released on Friday. It received a warm welcome from audiences. Putting the chaos behind it, Karuppu opened to decent collections and positive reviews from viewers.

Karuppu Box Office Collection Day 1

Karuppu recorded a strong opening at the box office. It raked in a net collection of Rs 14.40 crore in India after having 4,891 shows. According to early estimates, the Tamil version contributed the major share with Rs 12 crore from 3,448 shows and a 54% occupancy. On the other hand, the Telugu version collected Rs 2.40 crore from 1,443 shows, with a 30% occupancy.

Karuppu Box Office Collection	Net Earnings
Karuppu Box Office Collection Tamil Version	Rs 12 crore
Karuppu Box Office Collection Telugu Version	Rs 2.40 crore
Karuppu Box Office Collection Day 1	Rs 14.40 crore

The total India gross stood at Rs 16.66 crore. Meanwhile, the overseas earnings added another Rs 4 crore, taking the worldwide gross to Rs 20.66 crore. Overall, the film opened on a solid note. While the Tamil markets drove most of the revenue, overseas collections further boosted its global performance on the first day. Now, all eyes are on the weekend numbers. The movie is expected to witness a significant jump in footfalls.

More About Karuppu

In the film, Suriya plays the role of a powerful superhero deeply connected to tradition, faith, and cultural beliefs.Directed by RJ Balaji, it revolves around a dishonest lawyer who faces the fury of Karuppan, a powerful guardian deity worshipped by many. Rooted in folklore, the film combines elements of action, suspense, and drama. The film also stars Indrans, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada, Supreeth Reddy and Yogi Babu in key roles.Our in-house critic gave it a rating of 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Karuppu works best for audiences who enjoy stories centred on the conflict between good and evil. More importantly, it stands out as an engaging theatrical experience for fans of Suriya."Are you planning to watch the film?