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NGK Box Office Collection | Tamil | Telugu | Worldwide

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NGK Box Office Collection | Tamil | Telugu | Worldwide

Here is the Tamil movie NGK box office collection which is a political action thriller film. The film is written and directed by Selvaraghavan, produced by S. R. Prakashbabu, S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures and distributed by Reliance Entertainment.



NGK stars Suriya, Sai Pallavi, and Rakul Preet Singh in key role.
NGK Review



NGK got decent reviews from critics and audience.



NGK Box Office Collection Day Wise (Tamil + Telugu)

DayIndia Net Collection
Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 14.40 Cr [Ta:12.20 ; Te: 2.20]
Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 11.90 Cr [Ta:10.10 ; Te: 1.80]
Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 10.70 Cr [Ta:9.00 ; Te: 1.70]
Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 3.70 Cr [Ta: 3.00 ; Te: 0.70]
Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 3.60 Cr [Ta: 2.90 ; Te: 0.70]
Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 3.70 Cr [Ta: 3.00 ; Te: 0.70]
Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 3.50 Cr [Ta: 2.90 ; Te: 0.60]
Week 1 Collection ₹ 51.50 Cr [Ta:43.10 ; Te: 8.40]
Week 2 Collection ₹ 9.30 Cr [Ta:9.30]
Week 3 Collection ₹ 2.60 Cr [Ta:2.60]
Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.60 Cr [Ta:0.60]
Total ₹ 64.00 Cr [Ta:55.60 ; Te: 8.40]



Note: Ta: Tamil; Te: Telugu



India Net Collection ₹ 64.00 Cr
Worldwide Collection ₹ 87.25 Cr
Overseas Collection ₹ 12.00 Cr
India Gross Collection ₹ 75.25 Cr
Tamil India Gross Collection ₹ 65.55 Cr
Telugu India Gross Collection ₹ 9.70 Cr

NGK State Wise Gross

DayKarnatakaAP/TGKeralaRest Of IndiaTamil NaduDay Total
Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.50 Cr ₹ 2.00 Cr ₹ 1.00 Cr ₹ 0.50 Cr ₹ 12.00 Cr ₹ 17.00 Cr
Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.20 Cr ₹ 1.70 Cr ₹ 0.70 Cr ₹ 0.40 Cr ₹ 10.00 Cr ₹ 14.00 Cr
Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.00 Cr ₹ 1.50 Cr ₹ 0.60 Cr ₹ 0.30 Cr ₹ 9.20 Cr ₹ 12.60 Cr
Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.40 Cr ₹ 0.50 Cr ₹ 0.20 Cr ₹ 0.10 Cr ₹ 3.10 Cr ₹ 4.30 Cr
Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.40 Cr ₹ 0.50 Cr ₹ 0.20 Cr ₹ 0.10 Cr ₹ 3.00 Cr ₹ 4.20 Cr
Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.40 Cr ₹ 0.50 Cr ₹ 0.20 Cr ₹ 0.10 Cr ₹ 3.10 Cr ₹ 4.30 Cr
Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.35 Cr ₹ 0.45 Cr ₹ 0.20 Cr ₹ 0.10 Cr ₹ 3.00 Cr ₹ 4.10 Cr
Week 1 Collection ₹ 4.90 Cr ₹ 6.70 Cr ₹ 2.90 Cr ₹ 1.50 Cr ₹ 40.60 Cr ₹ 60.50 Cr
Week 2 Collection ₹ 1.00 Cr - ₹ 0.50 Cr ₹ 0.20 Cr ₹ 9.30 Cr ₹ 11.00 Cr
Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.10 Cr - ₹ 0.08 Cr ₹ 0.02 Cr ₹ 2.85 Cr ₹ 3.05 Cr
Week 4 Collection - - - - ₹ 0.70 Cr ₹ 0.70 Cr
Total ₹ 6.00 Cr ₹ 6.70 Cr ₹ 3.48 Cr ₹ 1.72 Cr ₹ 53.45 Cr ₹ 75.25 Cr



* Approx




AP/TG- Andhra Pradesh / Telangana



Chennai Gross



Day 1: 1.03 Cr





Day 2: 1.07 Cr





Day 3: 0.97 Cr





Day 4: 0.32 Cr





Day 5: 0.29 Cr





Day 6: 0.29 Cr





Day 7: 0.24 Cr





Total: ₹ 5.00 Cr (21 days)





NGK Budget: ₹ 75 Cr



NGK Pre-release Business:



Tamil Nadu: ₹ 50 Cr





Telugu States: ₹ 9 Cr





ROI: ₹ 7 Cr





Overseas: ₹ 12 Cr





Non-Theatricals Rights: ₹ 30 Cr





Hindi- Dubbed: -





Total Pre-release Business ₹ 108 Cr



NGK Verdict: Flop



NGK screen count will be around 1500+ (worldwide).





Release Date: 31st May 2019



NGK Records



2nd highest opening day collection in Chennai for 2019





Note: Data as of 31st May 2019



Story Line-


Nandha Gopalan Kumaran (NGK), a charismatic young man, embarks on a political journey that brings about an unprecedented socio-political revolution. Directed by ace filmmaker K. Selvaraghavan, NGK stars Suriya Sivakumar in the titular role.



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The second Monday is usually when we see how much staying power a film really has, and for Karuppu, the Day 11 numbers are looking quite steady. Based on early estimates, the film has now crossed the 150 Crore net mark in India. It is an important milestone that shows the movie is holding onto its audience well even after the initial rush of the first week. If we look at the raw data, the film collected a net of 5.90 Crore on Day 11 across 4,457 shows. While this represents a 60.0 percent drop compared to the previous day's net collection of 14.75 Crore, it is a very logical and expected trend for a working Monday following a massive second weekend. This takes the total India net collection to 154.75 Crore. On the gross front, the domestic total has reached 179.15 Crore, while the overseas market contributed another 1.00 Crore on Monday, pushing the total overseas gross to 68.00 Crore. When you combine these figures, Karuppu stands at a worldwide gross of 247.15 Crore. One of the most impressive aspects of this run is the ticket sales momentum. On its second Monday, Karuppu recorded approximately 100.84K ticket bookings on BookMyShow. To put this into perspective, we can compare it with previous blockbusters to understand the magnitude of this trend. While Jailer held a record with 126K sales on its second Monday, Karuppu’s performance of roughly 101K puts it right in the league of massive hits like The GOAT. Staying in the six-figure range for weekday ticket sales is a clear indicator of strong word-of-mouth and repeat audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Breaking down the performance in national chains for the day, we see a steady flow of revenue. In the major multiplexes, the film collected about 32.8 Lakhs gross from approximately 22.4K tickets sold. If we look at the individual chain performance, PVR led the way with 23.2 Lakhs, followed by INOX with 7.7 Lakhs, and Cinepolis with 1.9 Lakhs. The total contribution from these three major chains aligns perfectly with the overall reported 32.8 Lakhs. Even with competition from Drishyam 3, which is also vying for screen time, Karuppu maintained a superior occupancy rate of around 14.5 percent in these chains compared to its competitor's 9.1 percent. Language-wise, the Tamil version continues to be the primary engine of growth. On Day 11, the Tamil 2D version recorded an overall occupancy of 26.6 percent. Chennai remains the stronghold with 46.0 percent occupancy across 562 shows, showing particular strength in the evening and night shows which hovered around 54 to 56 percent. Coimbatore also put up a strong fight with nearly 40 percent occupancy. The Telugu version is holding its own in pockets like Vizag-Visakhapatnam, which saw a healthy 21.5 percent occupancy, outperforming even Hyderabad which sat at 16.0 percent for its 290 shows. Bengaluru, a crucial melting pot for both languages, saw a combined effort with occupancy rates staying between 12 and 13 percent for both Tamil and Telugu screenings.This consistent performance has helped the film secure a top spot on the historical leaderboard for second Monday collections in Kollywood. Kollywood 2nd Monday Highest Collection (Tamil Net)MOVIE NAME2ND MONDAY NET (TAMIL)The Greatest of All Time₹ 5.80 CrKaruppu₹ 4.90 CrVikram₹ 4.17 CrAmaran₹ 4.15 CrPonniyin Selvan - Part 1₹ 4.00 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Also Check the cumulative state-wise gross breakdown as of the eleventh day: Tamil Nadu: 120.15 Crore Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (APTG): 26.15 Crore Karnataka: 18.58 Crore Kerala: 11.51 Crore Rest of India: 2.76 Crore Total India Gross: 179.15 Crore When we look at the historical leaderboard of Tamil cinema, reaching the 250 Crore mark is a benchmark reserved for the biggest blockbusters. Speed-wise, films like Coolie, 2.0, and Leo remain the pace-setters, having achieved this global feat in just 3 days. They are followed by heavyweights like Jailer and The Greatest of All Time, which took 4 days, while Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 crossed the line in 5 days. Karuppu is now on the verge of entering this prestigious circle. Based on early estimates, the film is expected to hit the milestone by its 12th day, placing it right alongside the steady performance of Amaran, which also reached the mark in 12 days. It is a significant achievement that highlights the film's sustained popularity across both domestic and international markets. Looking ahead, the film is on a clear trajectory to hit the 250 Crore worldwide gross mark by today. The overseas performance, which Venky Box Office reports at approximately 7.05 Million dollars or 67.1 Crore before adding Monday’s early estimates, has been a significant pillar for the film's success. As we head into the rest of the week, the stability of these numbers suggests that Karuppu is not just a opening-weekend wonder but a long-distance runner that is effectively capitalizing on its massive show count of over 60,000 screenings since its release.

Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 22-24): Drishyam 3, Karuppu, and Deool Band 2 Dominate As Chand Mera Dil Underperforms Bollywood
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Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 22-24): Drishyam 3, Karuppu, and Deool Band 2 Dominate As Chand Mera Dil Underperforms

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Mumbai, May 25 - The Indian box office was heavily tilted towards regional cinema during the May 22-24 weekend, with the strong debut Malayalam blockbuster Drishyam 3 and Marathi film Deool Band 2, as regional films comfortably outperformed Bollywood releases for the second weekend in a row. On top of that, Suriya's Karuppu continued to attract strong footfalls in the second weekend, also after the blockbuster opening frame. Drishyam 3 Continues Franchise Legacy With Blockbuster Debut (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The third instalment in director Jeethu Joseph's crime thriller franchise once again stayed true to the franchise legacy after an excellent opening weekend at the Indian box office. After the huge opening day upon its Thursday release, Drishyam 3 continued its phenomenal run across Kerala and other domestic markets over the weekend despite mixed word of mouth. Drishyam 3 continued to benefit from the franchise value as Drishyam 3 is easily the biggest film series to come out of Malayalam cinema. It scored the second biggest opening day, followed by the second biggest weekend for a Malayalam trend, and advances for Monday indicate that the film is up for a solid run, especially in Kerala. Karuppu Maintains Excellent Momentum (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Suriya's fantasy action drama Karuppu remained the top choice at the Tamil Nadu box office for the second weekend in a row, after scoring one of the biggest 2nd weekend for a Tamil film. Backed by excellent audience response, the movie continued its successful theatrical journey and moved closer to new worldwide milestones. During the weekend, RJ Balaji's directorial entered the 100 crores gross club in Tamil Nadu, making it the first instance for a Suriya-starrer, thus creating history for the actor. It also went past 200 crores gross at the global box office, which is also the first time for the Singam actor, as the film continues to reach new milestones. Deool Band 2 Emerges As A Surprise Winner (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Marathi devotional drama Deool Band 2 sustained its superb trend at the box office with excellent occupancy in Maharashtra in the first weekend. Family audiences continued to support the film in large numbers, helping it dominate several centres despite competition from bigger releases. The film has now emerged as one of the breakout successes of the month. Chand Mera Dil Underperforms As Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Holds Steady Dharma Production's romantic drama, Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday, failed to generate the expected theatrical momentum. Despite a decent, visible promotional campaign, the film struggled against the dominance of regional cinema due to mixed word of mouth. Although there was some improvement over the weekend, the overall box office performance remained below expectations. Ayushmann Khurrana's romantic-comedy entertainer, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do managed to maintain a decent hold on low levels during the weekend, especially in multiplex-heavy urban centres. While the overall collections remained low, the film managed to escape the free fall due to limited competition despite mixed word of mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Weekend Grossers At Indian Box Office (May 22-24) S. No. Movie Weekend Collection Total Domestic Collection 1 Drishyam 3 ₹ 45.00 Cr ₹ 63.35 Cr 2 Karuppu ₹ 40.55 Cr ₹ 172.40 Cr 3 Deool Band 2 ₹ 15.70 Cr ₹ 18.60 Cr 4 Chand Mera Dil ₹ 13.25 Cr ₹ 13.25 Cr 5 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do ₹ 8.80 Cr ₹ 43.25 Cr Note: Gross collection*

Karuppu Box Office: Suriya's Action Drama Beats Leo, Jailer To Score Excellent Second Weekend Kollywood
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Karuppu Box Office: Suriya's Action Drama Beats Leo, Jailer To Score Excellent Second Weekend

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Chennai, May 25 - Tamil superstar Suriya's action drama Karuppu is putting on a sensational show at the box office, and reaching new highs with each passing day. The film scored an excellent second weekend at the domestic box office, with over 40 crores gross collection, including 17+ crores gross on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu has minted approximately 172+ crores gross at the domestic box office through the second weekend, and is now racing towards the 200 crores milestone, which will be the first for Suriya. In Tamil Nadu, the fantasy action drama has beaten the heavyweights to gross one of the biggest second weekends ever. Helped by the super positive word of mouth, the blockbuster film grossed approximately 30.10 crores gross in Tamil Nadu in the second weekend, which is higher than Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (27.40 crores) and superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer (23.40 crores) second weekend collection. Karuppu is behind only Vijay's The Greatest of All-Time and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan - 1 as the third biggest second weekend grosser in the state. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) All-Time Biggest Second Weekend Grossers In Tamil Nadu S. No. Movie Second Weekend Gross 1 The GOAT ₹ 35.75 Cr 2 PS-1 ₹ 35.05 Cr 3 Karuppu ₹ 30.10 Cr 4 Amaran ₹ 28.35 Cr 5 Vikram ₹ 27.60 Cr 6 Leo ₹ 27.40 Cr 7 Jailer ₹ 23.40 Cr Note: Baahubali 2's Tamil Nadu data not available for the second weekend (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the worldwide box office, the Dream Warrior Pictures' production is heading towards 250 crores gross mark after grossing around 240 crores through the second weekend (10 days). In the overseas market, Karuppu has also emerged as Suriya's biggest grosser with an estimated gross collection of around 67 crores. Karuppu is now heading towards 275+ crores finish, and if the momentum continues, it has a chance to enter the 300 crores club. It is already Suriya's biggest blockbuster, and one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all-time. The movie ended Suriya's long dry period and put him into the league of the biggest Tamil stars.

Karuppu Box Office: Career Records Shattered and New Benchmarks Set as Suriya's Latest Hits Rs. 240 Cr Worldwide Box Office
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Karuppu Box Office: Career Records Shattered and New Benchmarks Set as Suriya's Latest Hits Rs. 240 Cr Worldwide

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Suriya's latest outing, Karuppu (released as VeeraBhadrudu in Telugu), has effectively ended the dry spell at the Tamil box office, turning into a massive commercial juggernaut. After a relatively quiet nine months for the industry, this film has brought the audience back in droves, raking in a staggering worldwide gross of ₹239.40 crore in record time. With an India net collection of ₹148.85 crore and a solid overseas contribution of ₹67 crore, the film has firmly established itself as the highest-grossing Tamil release of 2026 so far. The momentum isn't just limited to the home turf; the movie is finding immense love across the Telugu states and international circuits, proving that the Suriya brand is stronger than ever. Tamil Nadu Milestone: On May 25, the film became the first in Suriya’s career to cross the ₹100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu alone, making it the 24th film in history to enter this elite club. Career Record: Karuppu took just four days to surpass the 13-year-old lifetime record of Singam 2 (₹124 crore), officially becoming the highest-grossing film in Suriya's career. ₹200 Crore Sprint: The film reached the ₹200 crore global milestone in just 8 days, outpacing blockbusters like Mersal, Petta, and Thunivu. BookMyShow Record: It set a new all-time Day 2 record on the platform by selling 690K tickets, narrowly beating out Rajinikanth's Coolie (689K) and Vijay's Leo (646K). Opening Day Strength: The film secured the 4th spot all-time for highest Day 1 ticket sales in Kollywood history with 700K bookings, trailing only Jailer, Leo, and Coolie. Telugu Market Dominance: Reaffirming his status as the Adopted Son of Telugu states, the Telugu version, VeeraBhadrudu, hit a peak booking speed of 43K tickets per hour—a career-high for the actor in that region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Tamil Nadu Century:It became the 22nd film in history to cross the ₹100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu alone, ending a drought in the state that had lasted since August 2025. Kerala Career Best: The film has now emerged as Suriya's highest-grossing project in Kerala, which has always been a key stronghold for his mass-market appeal. North American Breakthrough: It shattered Suriya's previous records in North America, amassing over $1.1 million in its opening week alone. Middle East Juggernaut: The film is now officially his biggest grosser in the GCC/Middle East, collecting approximately $2.5 million to $2.8 million (₹21 - ₹23.5 crore) by its second weekend. UK Box Office: In just three days, it grossed £235,080, surpassing his previous film Retro to become his number one performer in the territory. Sustained Momentum: Even deep into its second week, the film is maintaining incredible longevity, booking over 255K tickets every 24 hours on digital platforms. The sheer scale of these numbers shows that Karuppu is more than just a hit; it's a revival of sorts for the Tamil trade. By the end of its second Sunday, the total BookMyShow ticket sales had climbed to 36.62 lakh, a testament to the film's broad appeal. With nearly 56,000 shows played worldwide already, the movie is still holding strong in prime properties. While it has already set a high benchmark for 2026, the focus is now on the weekday holds to see just how much more moolah it can add to its already impressive kitty.

Karuppu Box Office: Action Drama Tops 100 Crore Gross In Tamil Nadu To Script History For Suriya Kollywood
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Karuppu Box Office: Action Drama Tops 100 Crore Gross In Tamil Nadu To Script History For Suriya

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Chennai, May 23 - Tamil superstar Suriya has scripted a historic box office milestone with Karuppu as the fantasy action drama has crossed the massive 100 crore gross mark in Tamil Nadu alone. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film is continuing its sensational theatrical run and has emerged as the biggest blockbuster of Suriya's career. Released on May 14, Karuppu opened to strong word-of-mouth among the mass audience and family viewers, which helped the film maintain extraordinary momentum through weekdays as well. On its second Saturday (9th day), the film topped 100 crores gross in the state, becoming the first film of Suriya to achieve the feat. It's 9 days Tamil Nadu gross stands at an estimated 102 crores. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, the movie has also become the first Tamil film this year to cross the 100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu. Karuppu crossed the 200 crore gross milestone worldwide within just eight days of release, becoming the first Tamil film of 2026 to achieve the feat. After 9 days, the total worldwide gross of the movie stands at around 217+ crores. In India, Karuppu has minted around 155 crores gross, marching towards the 200 crores milestone. The overseas markets have also contributed heavily to the film's blockbuster total, with 9 days' estimated gross around 62+ crores. But today's story is all about the film topping 100 crores gross in the home state, putting him in the league of superstars. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the history of Tamil cinema, only superstar Rajinikanth, along with Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Sivakarthikeyan, have managed to score 100 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. Chiyaan Vikram and Karthi also have 100 crore grossers in the form of legendary Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2. With Karuppu now joining the elite club, 24 films so far have managed to enter the 100 crores club in the Southern state, with Suriya starrer being the 24th title to do so. Thalapathy Vijay has the highest number of films in the club with 8 titles, followed by Rajiniakanth with five films, and Ajith Kumar has four films. Starring Suriya alongside Trisha Krishnan, the film blends mythology, fantasy, and mass action elements, which have resonated strongly with audiences across Tamil Nadu and other regions. Directed by RJ Balaji, the movie has received praise for its scale, emotional depth, and powerful theatrical moments. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Actors With 100 Crore Films In Tamil Nadu (Lead Role) S. No. Actor No. Of 100 Crore Films 1 Vijay 8 2 Rajinikanth 5 3 Ajith Kumar 4 4 Vikram / Karthi / Jayam Ravi 2 5 Kamal Haasan 1 6 Sivakarthikeyan 1 7 Prabhas 1 8 Yash 1 9 Suriya 1