Suriya’s Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, collected ₹0.47 crore in Tamil Nadu on its fourth Tuesday, taking its total box office gross in the state to ₹157.66 crore gross. The film has edged past Amaran (₹157.56 crore) to become sixth highest grosser of all time in the state.
The film’s remarkable run has been driven by strong word of mouth, repeat audience and exceptional support from family crowds. Even 25 days after release, movie has continued to attract good footfalls across Tamil Nadu.
What makes Karuppu’s achievement even more special is the fact that it has surpassed several major blockbusters and secured a place among some of the most celebrated films in Tamil cinema history. The movie’s performance highlights the continued strength of theatrical exhibition in Tamil Nadu and proves that compelling content combined with strong audience support can still create box office milestones.
Highest Grossing films in Tamil Nadu are as follows
| Rank | Title | Gross |
| 1 | Leo | ₹228.30 Cr |
| 2 | Ponniyin Selvan 1 | ₹221.25 Cr |
| 3 | The Greatest of All Time | ₹219.90 Cr |
| 4 | Jailer | ₹194.25 Cr |
| 5 | Vikram | ₹183.35 Cr |
| 6 | Karuppu | ₹157.66 Cr*** |
| 7 | Amaran | ₹157.56 Cr |
| 8 | Good Bad Ugly | ₹153.71 Cr |
| 9 | Baahubali: The Conclusion | ₹150.10 Cr |
| 10 | Coolie | ₹149.45 Cr |
Regardless of its final number, Karuppu is already a historic blockbuster and a career landmark film for Suriya.
