Day 23 Sees a Big Jump
Suriya’s latest blockbuster ‘Karuppu’ is refusing to slow down at the box office. On its 23rd day in theatres, the film recorded a massive 62.7 percent jump in collections, raking in Rs 1.35 crore net in India. This comes after a steady Day 22 collection of Rs 83 lakhs.
Industry tracking sources reveal that the film earned this amount from 931 shows across languages. The total India net collection has now touched Rs 191.53 crore, with the India gross climbing to Rs 221.40 crore. The Tamil version remains the dominant contributor, bringing in Rs 1.25 crore on Day 23 alone, while the Telugu version added Rs 10 lakhs.
Occupancy figures also tell a strong story. The film recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 41.12 percent on Day 23. Morning shows started at 12.55 percent, but by night shows, the number jumped to 48.09 percent. State-wise, Tamil Nadu led the charge with Rs 1.35 crore gross on the same day.
Worldwide Numbers Cross Rs 300 Crore Mark
‘Karuppu’ has officially crossed the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. The film’s overseas gross on Day 23 stood at Rs 20 lakhs, pushing the total overseas collection to Rs 80.40 crore. The worldwide gross now stands at Rs 301.80 crore.
The film had a strong opening week, collecting Rs 113.85 crore, and has maintained steady momentum in the following weeks. The third week alone contributed Rs 21.20 crore, and the fourth week started with Rs 83 lakhs on Friday before the Saturday spike.
Insiders say the film’s sustained performance is a testament to Suriya’s star power and the gripping narrative. The action drama is being dubbed in Telugu as ‘Veerabhadrudu’, and the response in both languages has been overwhelming.
Vijay Deverakonda’s Heartfelt Congratulatory Message
Actor Vijay Deverakonda recently took to social media to celebrate the film’s success. He shared an emotional post, saying he was thrilled to see the love for ‘Karuppu’ in Tamil and ‘Veerabhadrudu’ in Telugu. He wrote that hearing the film was ‘huuuuge’ filled him with joy.
Deverakonda praised Suriya for his brilliance on screen and for giving his everything every year. He also congratulated director RJ Balaji and actress Trisha, calling them dear friends. His message has been widely shared by fans, adding to the film’s buzz.
With the film still running strong in theatres, trade experts predict it could cross the Rs 350 crore mark in the coming weeks. For now, Suriya and the team have plenty to celebrate.