Suriya’s Karuppu is doing something most Tamil films can only dream of — holding like a wall even after the opening weekend buzz fades. The film grossed approximately Rs. 11 crore in Tamil Nadu on its first Monday, and what makes it truly special is the context: no holiday, no long weekend, no festive boost. Just pure audience love.
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Top 10 First Mondays in Tamil Nadu — Karuppu
| Rank | Film | Year | TN Monday Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo (Holiday) | 2023 | Rs. 25.50 cr |
| 2 | Bigil (Holiday) | 2019 | Rs. 18.00 cr |
| 3 | Ponniyin Selvam I (Semi Holiday) | 2022 | Rs. 16.50 cr |
| 4 | Good Bad Ugly (Holiday) | 2025 | Rs. 15.75 cr |
| 5 | Varisu (Holiday) | 2023 | Rs. 14.00 cr |
| 6 | Jailer (Semi Holiday) | 2023 | Rs. 13.75 cr |
| 7 | The Greatest of All Time | 2024 | Rs. 13.25 cr |
| 8 | Thunivu (Holiday) | 2023 | Rs. 12.25 cr |
| 9 | Vikram | 2022 | Rs. 11.25 cr |
| 10 | Karuppu | 2026 | Rs. 11.00 cr |
Why This Monday Record Is Truly Special
Most films on this list had the unfair advantage of a public holiday or festive eve pushing footfalls. When filtering out the holiday factor, Karuppu ranks third among non-holiday Mondays, just behind The Greatest of All Time and almost on par with Vikram.
Karuppu is in elite company — three of the films on this list emerged as all-time record grossers in Tamil Nadu, while the fourth crossed the Rs. 200 crore mark. For Suriya, this is a validation of years of dedicated craft and audience trust.
The Tamil Nadu box office is one of India’s most passionate and discerning film markets — sustaining double-digit numbers on a regular Monday here signals a genuine blockbuster, not just an opening-weekend phenomenon.
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What’s Next for Karuppu?
While Karuppu, at this moment, doesn’t appear to be on track to the Rs. 200 crore mark in Tamil Nadu, one never knows for sure — especially given how organically its collections are growing without any external boosts.
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FAQs
Q: Where does Karuppu rank among non-holiday Mondays at Tamil Nadu box office?
It ranks third among non-holiday Mondays, just behind The Greatest of All Time and nearly on par with the Vikram.
Q: What is Karuppu’s total India collection after four days?
Karuppu crossed Rs. 94 crore in India within its first four days, reflecting exceptional hold post-opening weekend.
