Suriya releases teaser of bilingual time travel film 'Kanam'

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December 30, 2021 at 1:23 PM IST
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Suriya releases teaser of bilingual time travel film 'Kanam'

Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Actor Suriya has released the teaser of director Shree Karthik's Tamil-Telugu bilingual film 'Kanam', featuring actors Amala, Sharwanand and Ritu Varma in the lead.





The film, which has been produced Dream Warrior Pictures, has been titled 'Oke Oka Jeevitham' in Telugu, and is based on time travel.





Directed by debutant director Shree Karthik, the film stars Amala Akkineni, Sharwanand, Nasser, Ritu Verma, Satish, Ramesh Tilak and M.S. Bhaskar, among others.





Sujith Sarang is the cinematographer of the film, which has music by Jakes Bejoy. Sreejith Sarang is the editor and Satheesh Kumar is the art director.





Talking about the film, director Shree Karthik said, "'Kanam' is a beautiful sci-fi film centered on a mother's affection. I have directed it in both Tamil and Telugu. Vennela Kishore and Priyadarshini have acted in important roles in the Telugu version while Sathish and Ramesh Thilak have acted in the Tamil version.





"Though we started this as a small-budget film, it is now a science fiction, bilingual film with a substantial budget involved.





"One of south India's favourite stars Amala has played the mother's role in this movie. I wrote this story with her in mind. She has not acted for 25 years but agreed to this film after hearing this story. The most important characters in the story are played by three boys."





The director said that the film was in its final stages and that work was on in full swing.





"Since it is a sci-fi movie, we have taken utmost care and efforts for the VFX scenes. We will soon be releasing a mother song featured in this film. The mesmerising voice of Sid Sriram in that song will definitely linger in your mind. This song will take a prominent place in the list of songs about mothers in Tamil cinema."






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Karuppu Box Office Day 19: Steady 3rd Tuesday Hold; Needs 5 Crore More for Suriya's First 300 Crore Movie

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It is quite impressive to see how Karuppu is maintaining its grip at the box office even as it nears the end of its third week. For a film to keep the momentum going on its nineteenth day is a clear sign of solid word-of-mouth. On its third Tuesday, the movie managed to pull in nearly 2.35 Crore in India gross collections. Such a hold on a weekday is a hallmark of a successful run, especially in the South where gross numbers truly reflect the theatrical footprint. This brings the total India gross to approximately 216 Crore, showing that the film is steadily building its legacy as a major commercial success. When we break down the performance by language, the Tamil version continues to be the primary driver, contributing around 1.65 Crore on Day 19. The Telugu version also added a decent 0.40 Crore to the tally. The film was screened across roughly 3,000 shows on Tuesday, maintaining an overall occupancy of about 19 percent for the Tamil version and 17 percent for the Telugu version. These numbers reflect a loyal audience base that is still turning up in theaters despite several newer releases being available. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the regional performance, Chennai remains the stronghold for Karuppu. The city saw an overall occupancy of nearly 26 percent across more than 400 shows, with night screenings performing even better at around 31 percent. Other regions like Coimbatore and Vizag are also showing healthy trends, with occupancies hovering around 20 percent and 18 percent respectively. Even in Hyderabad, the film managed to stay relevant with over 250 shows, proving its appeal across different states. The ticket sales data further supports this steady trend. On BookMyShow alone, the film managed to sell around 27,300 tickets on its third Tuesday, which is a solid number for this stage of its theatrical run. When we look closer at the national multiplex chains, they played a massive role in this volume, accounting for over 26,750 tickets in total. PVR led the way by selling approximately 18,400 tickets across 220 shows, maintaining a healthy occupancy of about 32 percent. INOX also contributed significantly with around 7,000 tickets sold from 105 shows at an occupancy of 27 percent. Meanwhile, Cinepolis added another 1,350 tickets from 40 shows with occupancy hovering near 16 percent. Karuppu is right on the doorstep of a Noteworthy achievement. The total worldwide gross has now climbed to approximately 295 Crore, fueled by a strong India gross of nearly 216 Crore and an overseas performance that has contributed about 79 Crore. With just 5 Crore left to hit the monumental 300 Crore mark and two more days still to go in its third week, the film is perfectly on track to reach this milestone before entering its fourth week. It is a significant feat that firmly establishes the movie as one of the standout commercial hits of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this run even more interesting is how Karuppu compares to other big-ticket films during their third week. Its third Tuesday performance has landed it a spot among the top five highest-collecting movies in Kollywood for that specific day. It is interesting to note that this list includes a mix of home-grown Tamil hits and successful dubbed versions from other industries like Kannada, highlighting how competitive the current box office landscape has become. Top 5 Movies - 3rd Tuesday Tamil Net CollectionMOVIE NAMETAMIL NET COLLECTIONKGF Chapter 2₹ 3.15 CrJailer₹ 2.80 CrKantara₹ 1.85 CrVikram₹ 1.68 CrKaruppu₹ 1.65 Cr The rankings in the table highlight the strong box office position Karuppu has maintained. By earning around 1.65 Crore in its Tamil version on the nineteenth day, the film has secured a spot among the top performers for a third Tuesday. If these steady numbers continue for the next two days, the film is expected to reach that 300 Crore milestone before the week concludes.

Karuppu Day 18 Box Office: Earns Rs. 2.76 Cr Gross to Record 2nd Highest 3rd Monday; Beats Amaran and Vikram Kollywood
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Karuppu Day 18 Box Office: Earns Rs. 2.76 Cr Gross to Record 2nd Highest 3rd Monday; Beats Amaran and Vikram

BY SACNILK

Karuppu has officially completed eighteen days in theaters, and the latest box office numbers indicate that the film is holding its ground remarkably well. For any big-budget South Indian film, the third week is usually where the steam starts to run out, but this one is proving its longevity by maintaining a very steady flow of footfalls. On Day 18, the film managed to pull in a gross collection of ₹2.76 Cr across India. This brings its total India gross to a massive ₹213.75 Cr, while the total India net collection stands at ₹184.85 Cr. Looking at the collection trend, the Day 18 performance shows a 59.3 percent drop from the previous day net collection of ₹5.90 Cr. A drop on a Monday is quite typical for any big release, but the significant part is the show count. The film managed to pull in its numbers while running across 3,141 shows nationwide. Maintaining this volume of screenings into the third week is a clear indication that the demand is still strong enough to sustain a wide release across all major circuits. Let's break down the regional gross performance for Day 18. Tamil Nadu continues to be the primary engine, contributing a gross of ₹2.10 Cr yesterday. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana markets also added a decent gross of ₹0.45 Cr. Looking at other southern states, Karnataka contributed ₹0.11 Cr and Kerala added ₹0.09 Cr. This regional spread shows that the film has found a wide audience beyond just its primary market. In terms of occupancy, the Tamil version recorded 21.0 percent, with major hubs like Chennai leading at 27.5 percent and Coimbatore at 24.5 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the record books, Karuppu has delivered a very strong performance. Its third Monday Tamil net collection is now the second-highest ever in Kollywood history, trailing only behind Jailer. By doing so, it has overtaken the collections of major hits like Vikram and Amaran for the same day. This steady pace is a clear indicator that the word-of-mouth remains positive, helping the film maintain its momentum even as it approaches the end of its third week. Top 5 Kollywood Movies - Highest 3rd Monday Tamil NetMOVIE NAME3RD MONDAY TAMIL NETJailer₹ 2.30 CrKaruppu₹ 2.05 CrVikram₹ 1.82 CrAmaran₹ 1.75 CrPonniyin Selvan - Part 1₹ 1.46 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital footprint remains equally impressive. According to the latest data from BookMyShow, Karuppu sold approximately 27,260 tickets on its third Monday alone. This puts it at the third spot for the highest third-Monday ticket sales on the platform, staying ahead of major blockbusters like Leo. To date, the total tickets booked on the platform have crossed the 43.35 lakh mark, which is a testament to the film's popularity across different audience segments. Looking at the global picture, while the domestic gross collection is final at ₹213.75 Cr, the international numbers are currently coming in as early estimates. The overseas market added approximately ₹0.50 Cr on Day 18, taking the total overseas gross to ₹78.25 Cr so far. This pushes the worldwide gross collection to an early estimate of ₹292.00 Cr. With the film now just 8 crores away from the 300 crore worldwide milestone, it is well on its way to becoming one of the most successful outings for the industry this year. The coming days will be crucial as the film looks to sustain this momentum before new big releases hit the screens.

Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 29-31): Drishyam 3, Karuppu, Deool Band 2 Fight For Top Position As Blast and Obsession Open Solid Bollywood
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Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 29-31): Drishyam 3, Karuppu, Deool Band 2 Fight For Top Position As Blast and Obsession Open Solid

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, June 1 - The final weekend of May 2026 delivered another strong showing at the Indian box office, with regional films continuing to dominate Bollywood. While Malayalam blockbuster Drishyam 3, along with Tamil blockbuster Karuppu and Marathi sensation Deool Band 2, battled for the top position, new releases Blast and Hollywood horror thriller Obsession managed solid openings and added fresh momentum to the marketplace. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, continued its superb second-weekend run. The thriller witnessed a good hold in collections in the second weekend, and grossed over 17 crores domestically, dropping around 60% from the opening Friday to Sunday frame. The film emerges as one of the biggest Malayalam successes of the year and is showing good strength in both domestic. Meanwhile, Suriya's Karuppu continued its dream run, and added another 16.40+ crores gross in its third weekend, and grossed slightly higher than the Marathi blockbuster, Deool Band 2, to take the second spot in the weekend chart. Deool Band 2 is turning out to be a sleeper blockbuster with growth in the second weekend. Riding high on the super positive word of mouth, the devotional drama scored an excellent 16.35 crores gross collection, jumping by around 5% from the Friday to Sunday opening window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film continued to attract audiences in huge numbers and crossed the 50 crore mark on the second Sunday to become the second Marathi film of the year to do so. Tamil action entertainer Blast, starring Arjun Sarja, also registered a solid start. The film recorded impressive growth over the weekend due to positive word of mouth, helping it establish a decent base despite competition from several strong holdover releases. On the international front, psychological horror thriller Obsession continued its impressive global run while also posting a good opening weekend in India, continuing the ever-growing interest in the horror genre among the Indian audiences. The low-budget thriller film has been attracting audiences worldwide and has added another encouraging chapter to its remarkable box-office journey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Box Office Weekend Grossers (May 29-31) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Drishyam 3 ₹ 17.10 Cr ₹ 112.20 Cr 2 Karuppu ₹ 16.40 Cr ₹ 211.00 Cr 3 Deool Band 2 ₹ 16.35 Cr ₹ 51.85 Cr 4 Blast ₹ 16.00 Cr ₹ 16.00 Cr 5 Obsession ₹ 9.30 Cr ₹ 9.30 Cr Note: Gross collection*

Karuppu 3rd Weekend Box Office: Suriya Starrer Collects Rs. 16.44 Cr Gross; Enters Top 10 Highest Grossing Films in Tamil Nadu Box Office
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Karuppu 3rd Weekend Box Office: Suriya Starrer Collects Rs. 16.44 Cr Gross; Enters Top 10 Highest Grossing Films in Tamil Nadu

BY SACNILK

Suriya's latest film, Karuppu, is maintaining its momentum as it moves into the third week of its theatrical run. The film offers a raw, grounded narrative that relies heavily on a high-intensity performance by Suriya, moving away from typical commercial tropes to deliver something that feels visceral. This authenticity has clearly resonated with the audience, as the occupancy rates throughout the third weekend remained consistently high, particularly in urban centers where the gritty atmosphere of the plot has found a dedicated following. It is not just about the star power anymore; the plot's ability to keep viewers engaged for seventeen days straight is the real driver behind these numbers. Looking at the specific data, the third Friday or Day 15 saw a net collection of 3.25 Cr. While this represented a 34.3 percent drop from the previous day's 4.95 Cr, the film was still playing across 3,024 shows with an overall occupancy of 22.9 percent. 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