Director Atlee has now joined the growing list of celebrities praising 'Karuppu,' the latest film starring Suriya and directed by RJ Balaji. The filmmaker watched the movie recently and shared his excitement on social media. His positive reaction quickly grabbed attention among fans online. As 'Karuppu' continues to receive strong audience support in theatres, Atlee's appreciation has added even more buzz around the film's success.
Atlee Praises 'Karuppu'
Taking to Instagram Stories, Atlee shared the film's poster along with a long appreciation note for the team. He wrote, “'Karuppu' movie was stunning. So entertaining to watch. Complete treat for family audience. Don't miss this in the theatre, pure mass commercial blockbuster. Congratulations, RJ Balaji bro. Suriya..sir, you killed it. And to the entire team, congratulations.” He also praised technicians, including cinematographer G. K. Vishnu, music director Sai Abhyankkar, and editor R. Kalaivanan, calling their work “verithanam.” Fans have been widely sharing Atlee's statement across social media platforms.
'Karuppu' Continues Strong Box Office Run
The film is also performing strongly at the box office. According to Sacnilk, 'Karuppu' collected Rs 8.94 crore on Wednesday, taking its India net total to Rs 103.99 crore. The India gross collection currently stands at Rs 119.64 crore. After opening with Rs 15.50 crore on day one, the film saw massive growth during the weekend and touched Rs 28.35 crore on Sunday alone. Despite weekday drops, the movie comfortably crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within its first week. The film has already performed better than some of Suriya's recent releases like 'Retro' and 'Kanguva.'
'Karuppu' Overcomes Release Troubles and Emerges as a Big Winner
Interestingly, 'Karuppu' almost missed its theatrical release due to last-minute financial issues between producers and distributors. The film was originally scheduled for release on May 14, but screenings were suddenly cancelled just hours before the first shows. Later, RJ Balaji officially confirmed that the issues had been resolved, and the film was finally released the next day. Since then, the movie has managed to build excellent word-of-mouth among family audiences and fans. Meanwhile, Atlee is currently busy working on his next big project, 'Raaka,' starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.
Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026, and Telugu movies.
About the Author: TOI Entertainment Desk. The TOI Entertainment Desk is a dynamic and dedicated team of journalists, working tirelessly to bring the pulse of the entertainment world straight to the readers of The Times of India. No red carpet goes unrolled, no stage goes dark - our team spans the globe, bringing you the latest scoops and insider insights from Bollywood to Hollywood, and every entertainment hotspot in between. We don't just report; we tell tales of stardom and stories untold. Whether it's the rise of a new sensation or the seasoned journey of an industry veteran, the TOI Entertainment Desk is your front-row seat to the fascinating narratives that shape the entertainment landscape. Beyond the breaking news, we present a celebration of culture. We explore the intersections of entertainment with society, politics, and everyday life.
