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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Retro' director Karthik Subbaraj spills the reason behind casting Pooja Hegde
Suriya and director Karthik at 'Celebrate the Spirit of Retro' event Southern beauty Pooja Hegde recently joined forces with director Karthik Subbaraj for the gangster drama , "Retro".As the film witnesses a successful theatrical run, Subbaraj not only praised Pooja for her performance, but also revealed the reason behind casting disclosed that he was looking for someone who had not performed in this zone filmmaker stated, "Initially, I wanted someone who could perform really well, somebody who had not performed in this zone. I wanted an actor who had not done this sort of role or this acting space. I thought Pooja Hegde would be good because I saw 'Radhe Shyam' film and a few intense scenes wherein she performed really well. Then we thought to talk to her. And she was quite excited when she came to know about her role, and she said that she was looking for something like this where she could concentrate more on the performance side."Subbara added, "She also did a lot of homework. She had a language trainer, she also had a lot of discussions with the acting trainer, and prepared her lines for the character. I believe she is a really good performer. She got the character in her mind, and the flow of it was very good."Starring Suriya as the lead, "Retro" revolves around the life of an orphan raised by a gangster, who faces betrayal and a violent cult as he searches for his true origins. During his search, he ends up fulfilling a prophecy and attempts to reunite with his lost by Stone Bench Creations, along with 2D Entertainment, "Retro" reached the cinema halls on May next, Pooja will be seen sharing the screen space with Varun Dhawan in "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai". Made under the direction of David Dhawan, the drama is poised to be a lighthearted rom-com.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Retro' box office collections day 5: Suriya's film crosses Rs 46 crores despite mixed reviews
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Suriya's much-anticipated collaboration with director Karthik Subbaraj , 'Retro', continues to post steady numbers at the box office despite receiving mixed critical reception. The film has managed to collect over Rs 46.50 crore in India net collections within five days of its theatrical run, according to early estimates reported by the Sacnilk website. Tamil version shines On its fifth day (Monday, May 5, 2025), Retro earned approximately Rs 3.35 crore across all languages, a significant drop from its opening day numbers but consistent with weekday trends. The film opened strong on Day 1 with Rs 19.25 crore, bolstered primarily by the Tamil version (Rs 17.25 Cr), followed by decent holdover figures through the weekend — Rs 7.75 Cr on Friday, Rs 8 Cr on Saturday, and Rs 8.15 Cr on Sunday. Suriya and director Karthik at 'Celebrate the Spirit of Retro' event Decent occupancy rates The overall Tamil occupancy on Monday stood at 22.54%, with night shows registering the highest turnout at 26.95%. Telugu occupancy was lower at 13.36%, reflecting moderate traction in the Andhra-Telangana belt. Despite these dips, the film's star power and stylish presentation seem to be drawing a steady stream of viewers. Mixed reviews pour in Featuring an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash Raj, Retro blends action, nostalgia, and socio-political themes in Karthik Subbaraj's signature style. While reviews have been mixed, with praise for Suriya's performance and visuals, criticism has been directed at the film's screenplay and pacing. Our review reads, 'There are moments in the second half when some of the ambitious writing choices - like the climax, which echoes that of the filmmaker's Jigarthanda Double X in some aspects - lead to unintended reactions. There are also times when the violence feels prolonged. Even Rukmini's pacifism needed a stronger reason to make us understand why she keeps breaking up with Paari when he resorts to violence, especially when it is to save her or someone else.'
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suriya says he's not a ‘great actor' while responding to overacting criticism: ‘I can't be Karthi... I can't be Meiyazhagan'
Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj recently collaborated on the much-awaited film ' Retro ', which received only mixed reviews from both fans and critics alike. Following the setback of 'Kanguva' in 2024, 'Retro' was seen as a crucial project in Suriya's career. Nevertheless, amidst the lukewarm reviews and concerns about the ' Ghajini ' actor's acting skills, a statement made by the actor has been gaining attention. Karthik Subbaraj about Suriya During a promotional discussion with Karthik Subbaraj and music director Santhosh Narayanan, Suriya humbly reflected on his approach to acting. Director Karthik recounted how the actor invested care and attention to detail in every moment of the film—even in scenes that might have seemed inconsequential in the grand scheme of the story. Suriya's reaction Suriya responded to the statement by saying, 'I am not a great actor. There are people who say I overact. Many people will have that opinion. I simply follow what Bala (director) once told me: 'Be honest in front of the camera; just be honest. If you slip out of the emotional state of the character and I fail to notice it, just let me know. I will be very happy if you do that.' Since I studied at that university (Bala)... I try my best. It doesn't happen every time, but I genuinely try my best,' he said. Suriya and director Karthik at 'Celebrate the Spirit of Retro' event Suriya about Karthi 's skills Suriya also admitted that his younger brother Karthi brings a different energy to the screen. 'There are some things I can do, and others I simply can't. Take a film like Meiyazhagan . I can't be Karthi... I can't be Meiyazhagan. There are some things I have no shame in admitting I can't do,' Suriya confessed. 'Retro', starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, hit theatres on May 1 and faced a box office clash with Nani's 'HIT 3'.
