Karuppu is a Tamil language fantasy action drama starring Suriya, along with Trisha Krishnan, RJ Balaji, Indrans, Anagha Maaya, Natty Subramaniam, Swasika, Sshivada and Supreeth Reddy. The film is directed by RJ Balaji from a screenplay he wrote with Ashwin Ravichandran, Rathna Kumar, TS Gopi Krishnan, Karan Aravind Kumar and Rahul Raj. The film was released on May 15. 2026.
Trisha Krishnan reacted to a fan calling her the common factor in Vijay, Ajith Kumar and Suriya's biggest hits. The social media post referred to Leo, Good Bad Ugly and Karuppu.
Karuppu staged a sharp box-office recovery on its second Saturday, earning Rs 12.20 crore nett in India. The jump pushed the Suriya-starrer’s worldwide total to Rs 217.74 crore, with Tamil Nadu leading the collections.
Suriya's Karuppu has managed to maintain its spot at the worldwide box office on Day 8. The steady second-week hold and strong word of mouth have strengthened its comeback narrative.
Suriya and Trisha Krishnan's Karuppu has grossed Rs 207 crore worldwide in seven days. The film stayed steady on its first Thursday, with the Tamil version leading the run.
Actor-producer Jyotika defended her husband Suriya's latest film Karuppu amid criticism, saying the film has “its own soul” despite being a commercial entertainer. She added that Suriya’s performance, especially in the final portions, has been widely appreciated alongside its box office success.
Suriya's Karuppu crossed Rs 175.96 crore worldwide on its sixth day in theatres. The Tamil version led collections as the film sustained strong audience support despite mixed reviews.
Suriya's Karuppu grossed Rs 161 crore globally in five days. The film's run gives Kollywood the boost Vijay's Jana Nayagan was expected to, had it not been delayed.
Karuppu has drawn celebratory crowds even as many viewers acknowledge its flaws. The reaction reflects the depth of affection for Suriya after years of near-misses and delays.
As Karuppu races towards Rs 200 crore, RJ Balaji revealed why he rejected multiple release dates and waited months to bring Suriya’s film to theatres in May.
Trisha Krishnan's latest Karuppu post and caption have triggered fresh online chatter around Vijay. She posted regular photos from the sets but mentioned a certain "win" in the caption.
Suriya and Trisha Krishnan's Karuppu collected Rs 12.75 crore nett in India on Day 5. The film held steady through the opening week, taking its five-day India nett to Rs 95.05 crore. The global collections stand at Rs 161.04.
The makers of Suriya's Karuppu have apologised for a dialogue referencing Ilaiyaraaja and promised to remove it. The move follows online criticism, even as the team says the scene was not meant to offend.
Suriya's long-awaited box office comeback may finally be here. After a sensational first Monday hold, Karuppu has stormed past Singam 2 to become the biggest hit of the actor's career worldwide.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay conveyed his wishes to producer SR Prabu for Karuppu's success. The film, starring Suriya and Trisha, grossed Rs 147 crore worldwide at the box office.
After dabbling in genres for over a decade, Suriya's latest, Karuppu, is a fan-service that brings him back to familiar turf. With nostalgic nods to past hits, the film is Suriya's first bonafide hit since Singam II in 2013.
Suriya's Karuppu looks have triggered online comparisons with Stranger Things after theatre clips went viral. The chatter has centred on his Karuppasamy avatar, which fans believed resembled Vecna in the Netflix series.
Suriya's thank-you note for Karuppu sparked questions after Trisha Krishnan was not mentioned. The omission set off a fan debate, while others said the post focussed on technicians.
Suriya's Karuppu has opened strongly, grossing Rs 120.75 crore worldwide in three days. The steady rise in collections and mixed reactions has sharpened focus on his box-office return.
Chinmayi Sripada said dubbing for Karuppu brought back memories of the controversy surrounding Vijay and Trisha Krishnan’s Leo. The singer revealed that she was afraid to publicly speak about dubbing for Trisha in the film.
Vijay Deverakonda reacted to the strong response for Suriya’s Karuppu and its Telugu version Veerabhadrudu. Here’s what the actor said as the fantasy thriller continues to gain momentum at the box office
The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy, reaffirming its commitment to a two-language system.
