Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 15-17): Suriya's Karuppu Dominates Amid Mixed Result For Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

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Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 15-17): Suriya's Karuppu Dominates Amid Mixed Result For Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

Mumbai, May 18 - The Indian box office has been killing this week, thanks to Tamil star Suriya's Karuppu, which was all in its glory during its opening weekend. The action drama emerged as the undisputed winner during the May 15-17 weekend by a huge margin, followed by an impressive debut of the Malayalam film, Athiradi, while holdovers continue to earn steadily.

Karuppu Continues Rampage At The Box Office

Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu dominated the weekend with a massive around 79 crores gross in its 3-day weekend, comfortably outperforming every other release in the market, and emerging as Suriya's biggest opener to date. The film benefited from strong pre-release buzz, excellent word-of-mouth, and packed shows across Tamil Nadu and overseas territories.

Karuppu has already emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2026 at the domestic as well as worldwide box office. The movie has had its struggles before release, but once it hit the big screens, the film responded with packed houses, and continues to do so on its first Monday.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Scores A Mixed Weekend

This week's Bollywood release, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh and Sara Ali Khan, had an average weekend. The sequel to 2019's hit failed to create pre-release buzz, which reflected in the poor opening of 4.80 crores gross.

It was looking difficult for the film after such a start, but it did show some sign of rebound by jumping over Saturday and Sunday; however, the overall collection remained on the lower side, 21 crore gross collection. It needs to be seen how the movie fares during weekdays, which is crucial, considering the big budget.

Athiradi Posts Strong Numbers

Malayalam entertainer Athiradi, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, secured the second position with 17.35 crore gross Friday to Sunday. At the same time, it minted 24.40 crores gross in the 4-day extended weekend (including paid previews). The film witnessed healthy occupancy in Kerala and also did decently in the rest of India market amid intense competition.

Raja Shivaji Maintains Superb Hold

Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic Raja Shivaji continued its solid theatrical run by collecting 9+ crore gross over the weekend. Despite entering the later stages of its run, the Marathi blockbuster is still drawing solid footfalls in Maharashtra circuits. With this, it has topped 100 crores gross and has become only the second Marathi film of all time to do so.

Krishnavataram and Michael Stay Steady

Devotional drama Krishnavataram had a strong hold this weekend, 8 crore gross. Meanwhile, Michael added another 5.25 crore gross, managing to retain a decent presence despite competition from bigger releases. The combined gross of these five movies during the weekend was 125+ crores gross at the Indian box office, which is a solid result, with Karuppu delivering the lion's share by emerging as a certified blockbuster.

Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 15-17)

S. No. Movie 1st Language Weekend Collection Total India Gross
1 Karuppu Tamil ₹ 78.75 Cr ₹ 78.75 Cr
2 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Hindi ₹ 21.00 Cr ₹ 21.00 Cr
3 Athiradi Malayalam ₹ 17.35 Cr ₹ 24.40 Cr
4 Raja Shivaji Marathi ₹ 9.00 Cr ₹ 100.10 Cr
5 Krishnavataram Hindi ₹ 8.00 Cr ₹ 24.00 Cr
Note: Gross collection*

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Regional performance on Friday remained steady, with Chennai maintaining 455 shows at a 32.8 percent occupancy rate, peaking at 43 percent during night screenings. Coimbatore followed with 157 shows at 27.8 percent occupancy. In the Telugu states, Hyderabad managed 235 shows with a 12.3 percent occupancy, while Bengaluru held 234 shows at 10.5 percent. This solid footprint across major cities set the foundation for the significant surge that followed over the next two days. Saturday witnessed a massive turnaround as the collection jumped by 58.5 percent to reach 5.15 Cr net. The total number of shows increased to 3,292, and the overall occupancy rose to 29.1 percent. By the end of Day 16, the total India net collection had reached 176.55 Cr, while the worldwide gross climbed to 281.21 Cr. The overseas market contributed 2.00 Cr on this day alone, pushing the international total to 77.00 Cr. This momentum signaled that the movie was still the primary choice for cinema-goers despite being in its third week, with the audience volume showing a healthy trend that typically suggests long-term stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Sunday brought in the peak performance of the weekend with a net collection of 5.90 Cr, marking a 14.6 percent growth from Saturday. The film reached its highest show count of the weekend at 3,327 shows with an improved overall occupancy of 33.1 percent. The Tamil version led the daily total with 5.20 Cr net from 2,353 shows at a 39 percent occupancy rate, while the Telugu version added 0.70 Cr from 974 shows. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film was a dominant force. On Sunday alone, these chains sold approximately 18,100 tickets, with PVR accounting for roughly 12,700 tickets, INOX for 4,600, and Cinepolis for 800. This pushed the total weekend ticket sales in national chains to over 57,500, outperforming all other current releases. Check Out The State-wise Gross Collection and Totals: Tamil Nadu Gross: 144.05 Cr APTG Gross: 30.61 Cr Karnataka Gross: 20.71 Cr Kerala Gross: 12.60 Cr Rest of India Gross: 3.02 Cr Total India Net: 182.45 Cr Total India Gross: 210.99 Cr Total Worldwide Gross: 289.24 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The engagement on digital booking platforms further validates this theatrical success. On BookMyShow, the film recorded 76.54K tickets on Friday, 113.6K on Saturday, and 98.61K on Sunday. The cumulative BMS sales have now reached 4.31 million, placing Karuppu in the elite tier of recent high-volume ticket sellers, trailing just behind major hits like Amaran. Internationally, the film is achieving milestones that redefine its global reach. In Malaysia, the movie has already collected RM 9.74 million and is currently on track to reach the RM 10 million mark soon. In North America, the film added 11K on Friday to reach a total of 1.34 million. By the end of Day 17, the overseas total gross stood at 78.25 Cr, which, when combined with the India gross of 210.99 Cr, brings the total worldwide collection to a massive 289.24 Cr. The consolidated impact of this third weekend reinforces the movie's status as a major draw, with the film bringing in a net of 14.30 Cr over the three days. This phase has been instrumental in solidifying the film's financial standing, especially with the international circuit maintaining a steady flow to push the total overseas gross to 78.25 Cr. By the end of Sunday, the worldwide total successfully reached the 289.24 Cr mark, proving that the movie remains a dominant force for audiences globally and is effectively sustaining interest well into its run. Karuppu - 3rd Weekend India Gross CollectionDAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 3.73 CrDay 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 5.93 CrDay 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 6.78 CrTotal 3rd Weekend₹ 16.44 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This sustained performance has significantly reshuffled the historical box office charts in Tamil Nadu. With a state gross of 144.05 Cr, Karuppu has officially moved past the lifetime collections of Varisu to claim the ninth spot among the highest-grossing films in the state. The film has also performed exceptionally well in the APTG region, where it has crossed the 30.61 Cr gross milestone. Top 10 Highest Grossing Movies in Tamil Nadu (TamilNadu Gross): 1. The Greatest of All Time - 217.25 Cr 2. Leo - 213.62 Cr 3. Ponniyin Selvan part 1 - 212.92 Cr 4. Jailer - 189.35 Cr 5. Vikram - 180.57 Cr 6. Amaran - 157.38 Cr 7. Good Bad Ugly 2025 - 152.19 Cr 8. Coolie - 147.15 Cr 9. Karuppu - 144.05 Cr 10. Varisu - 142.54 Cr

Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons Reportedly Locks 100+ Crore Non-Theatrical and Theatrical Business Kollywood
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Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons Reportedly Locks 100+ Crore Non-Theatrical and Theatrical Business

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Chennai, May 31 - Tamil superstar Suriya is on cloud nine after the blockbuster success of Karuppu, and his upcoming film Vishwanath And Sons is already generating strong buzz in the trade circles. The family comedy drama is scheduled to release this August, and the latest reports suggest that the film has secured a massive theatrical and non-theatrical deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the Tamil media reports, Vishwanath And Sons has reportedly locked over 100 crore in non-theatrical and overseas revenue, significantly strengthening the film's financial position ahead of its arrival in cinemas. The biggest contributor to the film's pre-release business is said to be its digital streaming rights. Reports indicate that the OTT rights have been sold for a whopping 85+ crore. In recent years, OTT deals have become a crucial revenue stream for big-budget Indian films, and Vishwanath And Sons appears to have secured one of the most notable digital agreements for a Suriya starrer. Apart from the digital rights, the film has reportedly fetched 12+ crore through its music rights, while the overseas distribution rights are said to have been sold for 15+ crore, indicating strong interest in international markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With the combined value exceeding 112 crore, the film has already recovered a substantial portion of its reported production cost of 120+ crores. With Tamil Nadu and the rest of India theatrical deals are yet to be locked, the makers are already in profit even before its big screen debut on August 14. The development also highlights the continued demand for star-driven Tamil films in the digital and overseas markets, where established actors like Suriya command considerable value. The numbers have already become a major talking point among trade observers, and if the film manages to generate strong theatrical revenues upon release, Vishwanath And Sons could emerge as a back-to-back major success for Suriya.

Blast Day 3 Box Office: Arjun Sarja Starrer Grosses Rs. 5.23 Cr Amid 111% Saturday Surge Box Office
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Blast Day 3 Box Office: Arjun Sarja Starrer Grosses Rs. 5.23 Cr Amid 111% Saturday Surge

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The action-drama genre in Tamil cinema has found a fresh pulse with Blast, a film that combines a high-stakes martial arts core with a grounded narrative about a family's survival against corporate greed. The story follows Rajaraman, Neelaveni, and their fearless daughter Nila, whose intervention in a local harassment case leads them into a dangerous confrontation with a violent sand mining baron, Varun. This battle of karate versus criminal syndicates has clearly piqued the audience's interest, further bolstered by the thunderous Tamil debut of music director Ravi Basrur, who brings his signature sonic weight to the project. As we head into the conclusion of the first weekend, Blast has witnessed an extraordinary surge in its trajectory. It appears that positive word of mouth is doing the heavy lifting, as the film has managed to see a notable surge in footfalls every single day of its opening run. On its third day, this momentum delivered a massive shot of oxygen to the box office, with a net collection of 4.55 crore. This represents a staggering 111.6 percent growth compared to Saturday’s 2.15 crore, proving that Sunday has been a complete game-changer. This push brings the total India net collection to 7.95 crore within just three days, with the film playing across 2,294 shows on Sunday alone. The worldwide picture looks equally healthy for a mid-budget actioner. While the India gross has reached 9.13 crore, the overseas market contributed a solid 2.00 crore on Sunday, taking the total international gross to 4.05 crore. This brings the overall worldwide gross tally to 13.18 crore. When you consider that the film has sustained itself across a total of 5,911 shows so far, it is evident that the moolah is coming in from multiple territories with consistent momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the state-wise breakdown for Sunday, Tamil Nadu remains the primary engine, contributing 3.00 crore gross to the kitty. However, the film is finding traction in neighboring states as well, with Kerala pulling in 80 lakhs and the Telugu market (APTG) adding another 75 lakhs. Karnataka saw a gross of 64 lakhs, while the rest of India contributed 4 lakhs, bringing the single-day India gross for Sunday to 5.23 crore. The Telugu version is also holding its own, particularly in Hyderabad, where overall occupancy stood at 32.5 percent. The ground-level occupancy in Tamil Nadu is particularly impressive, indicating strong word-of-mouth. Chennai led the charts with a 64.8 percent overall occupancy, peaking at a massive 85 percent for the night shows. Coimbatore followed closely with 58.5 percent occupancy. Even in smaller Telugu centers like Vijayawada and Vizag, the film maintained steady occupancy levels between 17 and 20 percent. The footfalls are also reflected on digital platforms, with BookMyShow recording 152,890 tickets sold in the last 24 hours, bringing the platform's total to nearly 249,000 tickets. In the national chains, the film saw a significant volume of ticket sales as well. PVR saw approximately 12,000 tickets sold, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed roughly 3,500 and 1,700 tickets respectively. This brings the total ticket count in these three major chains to 17,200 for the day. For a film marking Ravi Basrur's entry into the Tamil market, the initial response suggests that the combination of gritty action and martial arts training has successfully landed with the mass audience.

Karuppu Box Office: Suriya's Film Tops 200 Crore Domestically As It Nears 300 Crore Worldwide and 150 Crore In Tamil Nadu Kollywood
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Karuppu Box Office: Suriya's Film Tops 200 Crore Domestically As It Nears 300 Crore Worldwide and 150 Crore In Tamil Nadu

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Chennai, May 30 - Suriya is enjoying one of the biggest box office triumphs of his career as Karuppu continues to dominate theatres across India and overseas markets. The fantasy action entertainer, directed by RJ Balaji, is marching towards a historic double milestone for the Tamil superstar at the domestic and worldwide box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After 15 days in theatres, Karuppu has grossed approximately 274 crore worldwide and 134 crore in Tamil Nadu, which are already record numbers for the Singam actor. The film opened to strong collections and maintained excellent momentum through its first two weeks, putting it firmly on course to cross 300 crore globally and 150 crore in its home state. The film has emerged as the biggest Tamil hit of 2026 (so far), drawing audiences across domestic and international markets. At the time of writing this piece, it has topped 200 crores at the Indian box office, becoming the first film for Suriya to do so, as Tamil Nadu remains the film's strongest territory. With 134 crore already collected in just 15 days, Karuppu is expected to comfortably surpass the 150 crore mark in the state over the coming days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overseas markets have also contributed significantly to the film's success, with 75+ crores in 15 days. Combined with its robust domestic performance, Karuppu has amassed 274 crore worldwide, leaving the coveted 300 crore milestone within touching distance. Given the trend, the movie is expected to breach the milestone at the end of the third week or during the 4th weekend. The film marks the first collaboration between Suriya and RJ Balaji and has delivered the actor one of the biggest box office successes of his career. Suriya's performance, coupled with the film's blend of action, fantasy and emotional drama, has resonated strongly with audiences.