Suriya's Karuppu Continues to Dominate Box Office in Third Week

Suriya's fantasy action-drama Karuppu is making waves at the box office, having crossed Rs 280 crore globally and approaching the Rs 300 crore mark. With a remarkable Day 16 performance, the film is on track to surpass Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu, solidifying its place among the top Tamil films. Director RJ Balaji shares insights into the film's journey, revealing its initial connection to Vijay. Read on to explore the film's success and its impact on Tamil cinema.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 08:38 IST

Karuppu's Box Office Success

The fantasy action-drama Karuppu, featuring Suriya, is holding strong at the box office as it enters its third week. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film has already crossed the impressive Rs 280 crore mark globally and is on track to reach the coveted Rs 300 crore milestone. Following a successful two-week run, the film continues to attract audiences, with Day 16 collections reflecting a positive reception. Currently, Karuppu is closing in on surpassing Thalapathy Vijay’s Varisu, which is among the highest-grossing Tamil films worldwide.

Day 16 Box Office Performance: Karuppu Approaches Vijay’s Varisu

After a successful 15-day run, Karuppu has entered its third weekend with a significant increase in audience turnout, reversing the previous weekday decline. On Day 16, the film earned Rs 5.15 crore nett in India, marking a 58.5 percent rise from the previous day's Rs 3.25 crore. This brings the film's total nett collection in India to Rs 176.55 crore, with a gross of Rs 204.21 crore. In addition to chasing milestones, Karuppu is climbing the all-time Tamil box office rankings, now just Rs 21.8 crore shy of overtaking Thalapathy Vijay’s Varisu, which stands at Rs 299.2 crore globally.

If successful, this achievement would place Karuppu among the top 10 highest-grossing Tamil films worldwide, marking a significant milestone for Suriya. The film has already outperformed Vijay’s Master (Rs 250–260 crore globally), Mersal (Rs 252–260 crore), and Sarkar (Rs 248–252 crore). On Day 16, the film also garnered Rs 2 crore from international markets, bringing its total overseas earnings to Rs 77.75 crore.

RJ Balaji Discusses Karuppu's Journey

In a recent interview, director RJ Balaji revealed that Karuppu was initially intended to be Thalapathy Vijay’s last film before his political career. Although the project ultimately went to Suriya, Balaji noted that discussions with Vijay helped refine the script. He mentioned that Vijay expressed interest in the story during their early talks and requested time to consider his involvement. However, due to his political commitments, Vijay eventually opted out of the film. Balaji expressed respect for Vijay’s decision and appreciated the time he dedicated to the script discussions.