Third Weekend Brings the Bada Jump
Suriya’s Karuppu is on a roll, and the third weekend proved it’s not slowing down anytime soon. After a relatively quieter week, the film roared back with a massive 58.5% jump on Day 16. According to early estimates, the film collected Rs 5.15 crore net in India, a big leap from the previous day’s Rs 3.25 crore. The film played over 3,292 shows, keeping the momentum alive. With this surge, the India net collection has now reached Rs 176.55 crore.
Inching Towards the Rs 300 Crore Club
The worldwide collections are also looking strong. Karuppu has now crossed Rs 281.96 crore globally, with overseas markets contributing Rs 77.75 crore. The India gross alone stands at Rs 204.21 crore. With such steady performance, the Rs 300 crore milestone is within sight. Industry insiders tip the film to hit that mark by the end of its fourth week, given the strong weekend legs.
Tamil Nadu Leads, Night Shows Packed
Region-wise, Tamil Nadu is the biggest contributor with Rs 4.50 crore gross on Day 16. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana added Rs 78 lakhs, Karnataka Rs 45 lakhs, and Kerala Rs 15 lakhs. The rest of India chipped in with Rs 5 lakhs. Occupancy numbers tell a similar story – overall 34.65%, but night shows saw an impressive 47.54% occupancy, proving audiences are coming out in force for late screenings. Directed by RJ Balaji, the mythological mass entertainer sees Suriya playing a lawyer who becomes the human avatar of Karuppusamy.