Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, finally hit theatres on May 15 after facing multiple delays and cancellations. On the same day, Trisha visited Chennai’s Rohini Theatre with director RJ Balaji and actor Karthi. Music composer Sai Abhyankkar also joined the team during the visit. Videos from the theatre showed RJ Balaji and Trisha greeting each other warmly. Amid the release-day chaos, the film managed to register an impressive opening at the box office.Karuppu box office collection day-wiseAccording to early estimates reported by Sacnilk, Karuppu earned around Rs 14.40 crore net in India on its first day. The film reportedly ran across 4,891 shows nationwide. With this, the India gross collection touched Rs 16.66 crore, while overseas markets added another Rs 4 crore. The film’s total worldwide gross collection now stands at approximately Rs 20.66 crore.The Tamil version led the film’s performance at the domestic box office. It contributed nearly Rs 12 crore net and recorded an overall occupancy of 54 per cent across 3,448 shows. Evening and night screenings witnessed the biggest rush from audiences, with night occupancy in Tamil regions reportedly crossing 75 per cent.The Telugu dubbed version also performed decently on opening day. It collected Rs 2.40 crore net from 1,443 shows and recorded an overall occupancy of 30 per cent. While the Tamil market remained dominant, the Telugu version helped boost the film’s overall numbers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.You Might Also Like:Tamil Nadu emerged as the strongest territory for Karuppu, contributing around Rs 10.50 crore in gross collections. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together added Rs 2.75 crore, while Karnataka brought in nearly Rs 2 crore. Kerala also showed a positive response with Rs 1.25 crore in collections. The rest of India contributed around Rs 16 lakh.More about KaruppuThe strong opening comes despite the film facing several release hurdles just hours before hitting theatres. Reports suggested that pending financial settlements between the producers and financiers delayed the film’s screenings in several regions. Morning, noon, and matinee shows in multiple theatres across Tamil Nadu were cancelled, leaving fans confused and frustrated.The situation became more surprising because the film had received special permission from the Tamil Nadu government for early 9 am screenings. However, many moviegoers claimed online that they were unable to find or book the morning shows on ticketing platforms even after the announcement.You Might Also Like:As uncertainty around the release grew, RJ Balaji addressed fans on X. Without revealing specific details, the filmmaker-actor said the producers were trying their best to resolve the issues. He also reflected on the difficult journey of the film, saying Karuppu had faced several obstacles over the last 32 months, but expressed confidence that the team would overcome the latest challenge as well. The producer then cancelled the morning shows. Karuppu is particularly special for fans because it reunites Suriya and Trisha after nearly two decades. The duo was last seen together in Aaru, which released in 2005. Directed by RJ Balaji, the action drama also features Yogi Babu, Indrans, Sshivada and Swasika in important roles, while RJ Balaji himself appears in a negative role. Stay tuned!