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Retro Movie LIVE UPDATES and Reviews: Suriya starrer is set for a solid start at box office
Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya in the lead had its much-anticipated release on May 1, 2025. The romantic action thriller also stars Pooja Hegde in the lead. There has been considerable buzz about the film even before its theatrical release and audiences seem to be quite intrigued by it right from the beginning.
Responding to Suriya's generous message for Raid 2's release on May 1, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn also reciprocated the former with love and luck on Retro's release. The latter wrote "Thank you for your wishes brother. All the love & luck to you for Retro too. Hoping we all make a mark and get the silver screens buzzing."
Taking to Instagram, Pooja Hegde dropped some unseen pictures of herself in her character of Rukmani from Retro. These captured several cute frames of the actress from the sets of the film, where she could be seen nailing her role with finesse.
An excerpt from Pooja's caption read as "Becoming Rukku was the most fun thing I’ve ever had to do. I leave behind a piece of my heart with her and from today she is yours as much as she is mine. RETRO time."
Suriya joins Karthik Subbaraj's video call inside Rohini theaters in Chennai where the director shows him a glimpse of the live audience reaction for Retro FDFS.
A peek into Suriya's entry scene for Karthik Subbaraj's Retro has gone viral on social media. The actor's suave look in a white formal suit has grabbed attention among fans, as he breaks out in action mode within minutes away.
R Madhavan dropped a hearty shoutout for Suriya as his film Retro made its theatrical release. Taking to his Instagram story, the Kesari 2 actor penned a special message sharing his excitement.
He wrote "This one is a big winner bro. The excitement and anticipation is awesome. Can't wait to see this in the theaters. @actorsuriya @ksubbaraj."
Music composer GV Prakash has extended his best wishes to Suriya and the entire team of Retro for their continued blockbuster success at the box office upon the film's release.
In a viral video capturing moments from Retro's first-day first-show, fans inside a theater can be seen going gaga and dancing to the tunes of the song Kanimaa, as it plays on-screen.
The quirky track with a foot-tapping beat captures Suriya and Pooja Hegde matching their steps within a celebratory moment.
Filmmakers Lokesh Kanagaraj and Karthik Subbaraj joined to watch the first-day first show of Retro at the Fort Rohini theaters in Chennai.
The viral glimpse of the two directors on social media show them chit-chatting as fans spot them in the gallery and cheer loudest.
The final advance pre-sales booking for Suriya and Pooja Hegde's Retro started off tremendously well marked a solid start with Rs. 7.75 crores in Tamil Nadu.
Additionally, in the neighbouring states of Kerala and Karnataka, the film has clocked over Rs. 1 crore pre-sales, and is expected to mark a further surge.