India, May 21 -- 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 Rs.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.

Sudhir mentioned in the episode that much like Kamal Haasan's Vikram, Karuppu might 'not be the greatest film he has ever done', but fans were 'due a celebration'. Jyotika responded that she understands actors need both box-office success and to star in good stories. "We're very overwhelmed. I mean, you know.Suriya loves telling good stories, a...