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Karuppu tops Suriya record, 250 crore worldwide

Published 28 May 2026

The fantasy action film "Karuppu," starring Suriya and Trisha and directed by RJ Balaji, has become the highest-grossing film of Suriya's career, setting new box office records in Tamil Nadu and globally. The film's theatrical run has been marked by strong audience turnout and sustained momentum, reviving commercial fortunes in the regional film industry after a prolonged period of underperformance.

In Tamil Nadu alone, the film has crossed 130 crore rupees, setting an all-time record for the actor within the state. Nationally, its net collection has surpassed 148 crore rupees, while its worldwide gross is nearing 250 crore rupees. The film opened strongly, collecting 15.5 crore rupees on its first Friday and building to a first-week total of approximately 113.85 crore rupees. It has demonstrated notable staying power, with a significant surge in its second weekend collections indicating continued family audience appeal and positive word-of-mouth.

At a recent thanksgiving event celebrating the film's success, Suriya reflected on the production's challenging journey. He revealed that the team shot a crucial climax song five months after the film's edit had been locked, a decision...

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