Overview
- Karuppu, which opened Friday after a one-day delay, logged an estimated ₹23.35 crore India net on Saturday, lifting the two-day total to about ₹38.85 crore, according to Sacnilk figures carried by multiple outlets.
- Following Friday's start, trade reports pegged day-one India net around ₹14.4–15.5 crore and worldwide gross near ₹20–22 crore, with Tamil markets contributing the bulk.
- Many Thursday shows were canceled across India and overseas when exhibitors paused screenings over financial issues, after which Dream Warrior Pictures apologized and confirmed a Friday rollout.
- Theatrical buzz swelled as director RJ Balaji, Trisha Krishnan, Karthi and composer Sai Abhyankkar joined fans at Chennai’s Rohini Theatre, and social posts highlighted packed shows and loud receptions.
- Coverage differs on what caused the blockade, with some trade sources citing about ₹10 crore in unpaid dues in Tamil Nadu and others reporting a larger figure above ₹50 crore, while the makers also thanked new Chief Minister Joseph Vijay for approving 9 AM shows in the state.