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News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kanima Fever Is Real: Fans Grooving Inside Theatre Has Pooja Hegde's Attention
Last Updated: The clip shared by Pooja Hegde shows a large group of women who came to the theatre and danced along to the song as it played on the screen. Suriya's most recent film co-starring Pooja Hegde, Retro, made its theatrical debut on May 1. Fans came to see the actor play a local gangster, Paarivel Kannan resulting in a solid start for the picture at the box office. Recently, Pooja shared a clip of the audience dancing to the tunes of Kanima, a catchy number from the film. The actress praised the fans for their well synced performance in the theatre. The clip shared by Pooja shows a large group of women who came to the theatre to watch Retro. They were seen dancing along to the song Kanima which played on the screen. Pooja posted the clip on her Instagram stories and wrote, 'U girls are killing itt." According to industry tracker the film grossed Rs 19.25 crore nationally on its first day of release. Suriya stars in Retro as a criminal looking to escape his violent past. Pooja Hegde portrays his romantic interest, Rukmini. Retro, in addition to Suriya and Pooja Hegde, features major performances from Joju George and Jayaram. Karunakaran, Nassar and Prakash Raj rounded up the cast. Shriya Saran also appears in a rare cameo. The gangster drama is Karthik Subbaraj's debut collaboration with Suriya. Post the film's release, the actress took to social media to offer unseen behind-the-scenes photos from the set. Her post was accompanied by a heartfelt note to her character, Rukmani. She wrote, 'Rukmani, The purest of souls. Innocent but intelligent… protective and fierce when it comes to her loved ones and the kindest and most hopeful,even in the darkest of times. May we all strive to be you. 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>" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) On the work front, Pooja Hegde is now filming for David Dhawan's movie Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai with Varun Dhawan. The film, which promises a mix of comedy, music and mayhem, is now more than halfway through its production. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has an excellent ensemble cast. Expect Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Rakesh Bedi and Ali Asgar to contribute to the mayhem and comedy. Prior to Retro, Pooja recently appeared in the action thriller Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor. Rosshan Andrrews directed the film, which received mixed reviews from the public. It is presently available on Netflix. First Published: May 02, 2025, 17:02 IST
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Retro review: Suriya, Karthik's overstuffed film stumbles between eras and ideas
What is the purpose of life? Some figure out on their own. Some people need a guiding light. Some die struggling. Director Karthik Subbaraj's 'Retro' is a story of an orphan with a Trishul (a trident) birthmark, who has a strong purpose in life. 'Retro' is Subbaraj's 'Jigarthanda Double XL' meets Arun Matheswaran's 'Captain Miller'. Is it as effective as 'Jigarthanda Double XL'? Let's find out!advertisementPaarivelkannan (Suriya) gets adopted by Sandhya (Swastika) and her gangster husband Thilagan (Joju George) after the two follow a few spiritual signs. Thilagan despises Paari as he is not his kid. His childhood drama rips off his smile and happiness, leaving him brooding all the time. When Sandhya dies, Paari is left with no one, but in a quick turn of events, Thilagan accepts Paari when he gives first-hand proof of how he can be an A-class henchman. This whole episode also brings Paari and Rukmini together - both of whom are also grieving the loss of their mother.14 years later, when Paari meets Rukmini in Coorg, sparks fly. After four years of courtship and several changes in his personality, Paari is now a transformed man, ready to leave his gangster life behind. But, is there a way out when you are neck-deep into a life that's all about gore and blood? Director Karthik Subbaraj answers this and more in over two hours and 48 'Retro' begins on a spectacular note. The 15-minute single-shot sequence, featuring the catchy 'Kanima' song, showcases varied emotions and brilliantly choreographed stunt sequences. The rollercoaster of emotions that Suriya and Joju, as son and father, go through sets the stage for bigger conflicts. The story begins in the 1960s with Paari's life coming to an abrupt halt with the death of his speech-impaired father. After the flashback, the film takes us to the 90s when Paari and Rukku are trying to live like a normal couple. The conflicts begin with Paari and Joju's characters being at loggerheads over a costly dealing with foreigners. As the story shifts to Andamans, it also treads a treacherous slope that bogs down the impressive start. It is here the film falters majorly. Absurd ideas galore with random sermons on authoritarianism and democracy. So much so that the film feels overloaded at one point – a recurring problem in Karthik's films. While the world-building, umpteen meta references and political takes add depth, the story is so redundant that none of this references to the Lord Krishna-Rukmini story, the difference between Buddha and Krishna, its take on colonialism and democracy are all factors that could have contributed to a well-rounded story about one's purpose in life. But, the quirky nature of certain characters introduced later in the story drags the excitement as Paarivelkannan, shoulders the film with his incredible range of expressions. 'Retro' is a great canvas for him to showcase who he truly is and what a director like Karthik Subbaraj could bring out from an actor like him. However, there is only so much that he can do in a film that drags on more than intended. Karthik Subbraj promoted 'Retro', calling it a love film. But, it is the love portion that has the least impact. While Pooja Hegde's Rukmini embodies Buddha, there is a lack of a character arc that makes you want to root for her. The film also introduces two quirky characters in the form of Nasser and Vidhu, who take it a little too far with their performances.'Retro's' story progresses in chapters and the first two chapters – Love and Laughter – are its weakest and there lies its biggest problem. While the film is technically sound, and composer Santhosh Narayanan's music and songs do their thing, 'Retro' suffers from schooling its audience. It not only shows but uses its characters to spell out everything to the audience.2 out 5 stars for 'Retro'.Trending Reel
