Karuppu opened with a strong start at the box office, grossing ₹3.71 crore across India on its first day of release, with Tamil Nadu contributing the highest share at ₹1.40 crore. The film registered 22.9% occupancy across 2,797 shows in 537 cities, marking a promising debut for Suriya’s rural action drama.
On its opening day, Karuppu made a strong impression at the Indian box office, grossing ₹3.71 crore nationwide. The film’s extensive release across 2,797 shows in 1,107 theatres spanning 537 cities ensured wide accessibility, drawing audiences from both urban and smaller regions.
With 2,51,107 tickets sold, the movie demonstrated significant appeal among fans eager to catch the rural action drama.
Occupancy stood at 22.9%, a healthy figure for a debut, especially in Tamil cinema’s competitive environment. The film also recorded 119 housefull shows and 346 fast-filling screenings, signaling strong momentum and setting the stage for a promising weekend run.
Karuppu Day 1 Box Office Report
| State | Gross (₹) | Tickets Sold | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹1.40 Cr | 86,972 | 26.7% |
| Telangana | ₹68.26 L | 52,956 | 23.0% |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹53.77 L | 45,104 | 17.6% |
| Karnataka | ₹52.71 L | 30,572 | 17.6% |
| Kerala | ₹49.93 L | 31,793 | 31.3% |
Tamil Nadu emerged as the strongest market, accounting for nearly 38% of the total gross, followed by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- Bengaluru: ₹41.98 L (22,617 tickets, 17.7% occupancy)
- Chennai: ₹34.99 L (20,849 tickets, 59% occupancy)
- Hyderabad: ₹34.18 L (21,542 tickets, 19.8% occupancy)
- Trichy: ₹15.33 L (8,913 tickets, 58.1% occupancy)
- Pondicherry: ₹5.01 L (3,848 tickets, 68.6% occupancy)
Advance bookings for Day 2 already show momentum, with ₹2.15 crore recorded across 3,062 shows. This suggests that Karuppu could sustain strong collections through the weekend, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala where occupancy rates are higher.
