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Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Karthik Subbaraj wants to make an ‘indie film for film festivals' after Suriya's Retro: ‘Want to see the other side'
Director Karthik Subbaraj recently spoke about his most recent film, Retro, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter India, he revealed that he has wanted to make an independent film since Jigarthanda Double X (2023), so that might be his next project. (Also Read: 'I stopped looking at reviews as they're no longer authentic': Retro director Karthik Subbaraj) Director Karthik Subbaraj's latest release was Retro starring Suriya. Karthik was asked what's next for him after Retro, and he revealed his dream of making a film that does the rounds at film festivals. He said, 'After Double X itself, I thought I should make an indie film and send it to festivals. And then after a year or something, release it in the theatre. So, I have a script ready for it. But then, Retro happened. Now I'm thinking maybe I should do that.' When asked why he wants to venture into indie filmmaking, Karthik stated that it's because he 'wants to do it'. When prodded if it's because he can deliver what he intends to without any box office pressure, he agreed and said, 'This film (Retro), I'm telling it in a way I want, but it has some responsibilities to fulfil because of the budget, it demands such a budget because it has a big star. That film is a very small-budget film, with a new artist. It doesn't need a star. I just want to make it to see the other side. So, it might be my next.' Karthik Subbaraj's filmography Since his debut with the 2012 Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Pizza, Karthik has delivered mixed-genre films that might receive polarising reviews but leave a mark on the audience. His next film, Jigarthanda, in 2014, only solidified that. Since then, he has made films like Iravi, Petta, and Mahaan. His most recent film, Retro, released in theatres on May 1 and collected ₹ 78 crore worldwide in five days, according to Sacnilk.
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth Loved Suriya's Performance In Retro, Called It 'Super': Karthik Subbaraj
Last Updated: Director Karthik Subbaraj revealed that Rajinikanth loved his film 'Retro' and praised Suriya's performance. Director Karthik Subbaraj, whose film 'Retro' featuring actor Suriya in the lead released recently in theatres, has now disclosed that superstar Rajinikanth loved his film and that he had termed Suriya's performance in it as 'super". Taking to his X timeline to make the disclosure, director Karthik Subbaraj wrote, 'Thalaivar watched #Retro & he loved it…. Exact words of Thalaivar…'What an effort by (the) whole team…. Suriya performance Super…. Last 40 minutes of the film Superb… Laughter touch is Fantastic….God bless.'" The director further wrote, 'Am flying now…..Love you Thalaivaaa. @Suriya_offl @Music_Santhosh @2D_ENTPVTLTD @stonebenchers #Thalaivar #RetroBlockbuster" Meanwhile, the director, in an interview to a YouTube channel, has said that after Retro, he was contemplating doing an independent movie next. 'I haven't decided as such. After Double X (Jigarthanda Double X) itself, I thought I should make an Indie film. Make a film and just send it to festivals and after a year, release it in theatres. I have a script ready for it but then Retro happened. Now, I am thinking maybe I should do that." 'Retro', which opened to positive reviews, features Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead. The film released on May 1 on the occasion of International Workers' Day this year. It may be recalled that Suriya underwent martial arts training in Thailand for the stunt sequences in this film. Suriya went to Thailand to get trained in certain styles of fighting, the makers informed and added that Suriya surprised his trainers with his commitment level and hardwork. Apart from Suriya and Pooja Hegde, 'Retro' features a host of stars including Malayalam actors Joju George and Jayaram and Tamil actor Karunakaran. Music for the film is by Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by Shreyaas Krishna. Editing was by Shafique Mohamed Ali and art direction by Jacki, Mayapandi. The film, which is high on action, has stunts by Kecha Khamphakdee. First Published:
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Retro is a love story, confirms Karthik Subbaraj; reveals this wasn't the first script he narrated to Suriya: ‘He wanted to try something new'
Refuting rumours that his upcoming Retro is a gangster movie, director Karthik Subbaraj has revealed that the Suriya and Pooja Hegde-starrer is a romantic actioner. Dubbing it as his first film with a love story at the centre, Karthik shared that Retro, however, features a lot of action sequences too. 'It doesn't feature a gangster story. This is the first time I am doing a love story. Although I had explored (romantic) relationships in my previous films too, this one is conceived as a man-woman love story. At the same time, it also has a lot of action; but the movie is not about a gangster,' he shared during a chat with Galatta Plus. Karthik also shared that the movie doesn't even fall into the same bracket as his previous directorial Mahaan (2022), which had opened to widespread acclaim. 'I got to explore the emotion of love more in this film,' he shared, adding that the contributions of the music department and the actors have also helped him materialise his vision properly. 'This, I would say, is my full-fledged love story,' he added. Recalling how he managed to bring Suriya on board the project, Karthik Subbaraj said: 'I met him once 2-3 years ago; but it was another script that I narrated to him then. He liked that one too. However, I was working on Mahaan at that time. After that (once Karthik became free), he had some film commitments. And then I started Jigarthanda DoubleX. I met with him again after completing DoubleX. Since the project we had already shaken hands on required more pre-production work, we decided to keep it for later.' Watch Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya's Retro trailer here: The filmmaker continued: 'Suriya asked me if I had any other script and shared that he wanted to try out something new that deviated from the kind of work that he had been doing till that point. I had the crux of Retro's script then itself; I had noted down the idea beforehand. I gave him that to read, and he liked it a lot. Then he gave a suggestion that I liked a lot. Pointing out that it had too many mass action elements, Suriya suggested making the lead character more grounded and vulnerable. I liked that and wrote another version of the script. We commenced the project soon afterwards.'
