📌 Key Points
- RJ Balaji’s Karuppu earned ₹207 crore worldwide, becoming Suriya’s highest-grossing film.
- The film achieved massive box office success despite initially receiving mixed critical reviews.
- Jyotika passionately defended Karuppu, stating it possesses a unique ‘soul’ beyond its commercial appeal.
- She specifically praised Suriya’s “brilliant” performance in the movie’s final ten minutes.
Actress Jyotika has passionately defended her husband Suriya’s latest blockbuster, Karuppu, which soared past ₹200 crore despite mixed reviews. She highlighted the film’s unique ‘soul’ and praised Suriya’s exceptional performance, particularly in its climactic moments.
Karuppu’s Box Office Triumph Amidst Mixed Reviews
RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu has collected ₹ 175 crore worldwide within a week despite receiving mixed reviews.
RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu opened to mixed reviews but went on to become a resounding box-office success. The film has grossed ₹ 207 crore worldwide according to the film’s team, making it Suriya’s highest-grossing film yet. In an episode of 60 Minutes with Sudhir on YouTube, Jyotika defended the film, saying it is not ‘run-of-the-mill’ and has a soul.
Jyotika Defends Film’s ‘Soul’ and Commercial Appeal
However, Jyotika pointed out that apart from being a commercial film, Karuppu also had a soul. She also praised Suriya’s performance, stating, “Definitely, it’s very overwhelming. And if you see Karuppu , along with being an absolute fan and commercial film, there’s a story going on. He’s playing a God, and there’s something to the script, definitely. It’s not just one of the run-of-the-mill commercial films. It has its own soul. It’s just been put across differently for the masses to see. But the last ten minutes of the film, I mean, Suriya’s really performed brilliantly. We’re so overwhelmed and so happy with the love. It’s a celebration at home.”
Suriya’s Climax Performance Hailed by Jyotika
Jyotika , who was most recently seen in Srikanth (2024) and the web series Dabba Cartel (2025), has System lined up for release. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, it also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Ashutosh Gowariker in lead roles. The film will be released on Prime Video on May 22.
Jyotika’s strong defense underscores Karuppu’s dual nature as both a commercial hit and a film with depth. Her praise for Suriya’s performance further solidifies its impact, celebrating the movie’s overwhelming success and audience reception.
