Suriya’s Karuppu Smashes Records: 1.5 Million Tickets Sold in 2 Days
Suriya’s Karuppu sells a record 1.5 million BookMyShow tickets in 2 days, marking a career-high opening. Trade buzz signals even bigger numbers ahead.
Dumtika Editorial
May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Suriya’s Karuppu Smashes Records: 1.5 Million Tickets Sold in 2 Days
Suriya’s latest outing, Karuppu, has taken the box office by storm, racking up a phenomenal 1.5 million tickets sold on BookMyShow within just two days of release. The Tamil superstar’s rural mass action drama, which also released in Telugu as Veerabhadrudu, is setting new benchmarks for opening week performances.
Directed by RJ Balaji, who is fresh off a string of well-received projects, the film features Trisha Krishnan in a key role and is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. The ensemble cast includes RJ Balaji himself, Swasika, and Indrans, while the music is handled by Sai Abhyankkar. The strong early response is being celebrated across social media, with fans and trade experts noting that these are the highest BookMyShow numbers of Suriya’s career so far.
As per trade reports, the second day’s collections saw a remarkable surge over the opening day, signalling robust word of mouth and intense audience interest. Shows are reportedly running to packed houses, and the film’s rural backdrop and energetic soundtrack are striking a chord with fans.
With expectations high for another big jump on day three, all eyes are on Karuppu’s continued box office run. Stay tuned as the film aims to rewrite more records in the coming days.
