Karuppu Achieves Box Office Success, Surpassing Major Records

The courtroom drama 'Karuppu', featuring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, has achieved remarkable success at the box office, grossing over Rs 180 crore in just 17 days. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film has not only surpassed the lifetime earnings of 'Varisu' and 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' but is also on track to reach the Rs 300 crore mark globally. RJ Balaji expressed his satisfaction with the film's performance, highlighting the challenges faced during its release. Discover more about this box office hit and its journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2026, 15:07 IST

Karuppu Box Office Performance on Day 17

Karuppu's Box Office Collection on Day 17: The film featuring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan has emerged as a significant box office success. Directed by RJ Balaji, this courtroom drama has shown impressive performance at the box office. After 17 days in theaters, it has grossed over Rs 180 crore domestically. Notably, it has surpassed the lifetime earnings of both Varisu and Ponniyin Selvan 2. While Varisu starred Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay, Ponniyin Selvan 2 featured Trisha in a crucial role. Keep reading for more details!

Karuppu Breaks Records of Varisu and Ponniyin Selvan 2

As per preliminary estimates from Sacnilk, Karuppu has earned Rs 5.90 crore on its 17th day, bringing its total to an impressive Rs 182.45 crore. In comparison, Varisu accumulated Rs 178.14 crore at the domestic box office. This action drama, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, was released on January 11, 2023, and featured Rashmika Mandanna and R Sarathkumar among others.

On the other hand, Ponniyin Selvan 2 garnered Rs 181.96 crore in India. Directed by Mani Ratnam, this historical action film was a sequel to the 2022 release Ponniyin Selvan, featuring Trisha as Kundavai and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini. It hit theaters on April 28, 2023. Currently, Karuppu is approaching the Rs 200 crore milestone in India, with a global collection of Rs 289.24 crore. It is anticipated to soon cross the Rs 300 crore mark. The film also stars RJ Balaji and Indrans in significant roles.

RJ Balaji Reflects on Karuppu's Success

In a recent interview with a media outlet, RJ Balaji discussed the film's box office triumph. Released on May 15 after facing several challenges, he expressed his happiness with the film's performance. He remarked that the success feels particularly rewarding after the prolonged wait of nearly 33 months. "The outcome is even sweeter given the hurdles we faced," he stated.

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