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News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suriya Donates Rs 10 Crore As Retro Mints Rs 235 Crore: 'No Greater Joy Than Sharing'
Last Updated: Suriya donates Rs 10 crore from Retro's profits to Agaram Foundation, aiding students' education. Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, earned ₹235 crore globally. News18 Suriya is winning hearts once again. The actor has donated a whopping Rs 10 crore from the profits of his latest blockbuster Retro to the Agaram Foundation, his long-standing initiative that supports students' education. The generous move was announced during a thanksgiving event for the film, and fans couldn't be more proud. 'To increase this number, we need to increase our contributions to Agaram. As a first step towards that goal, I'm happy to share that from the love and support you gave to our film Retro, I'm contributing Rs. 10 crore to the Agaram Foundation in this academic year 2025," Suriya said at the event. He added, 'There is no greater joy than sharing. It has always brought me immense fulfillment to share my success with all of you, who recognised my efforts and gave me an identity as an actor." Suriya also reflected on the love Retro has received, saying, 'The overwhelming support you've shown for the film Retro has made it a heartwarming success. Every time I face a challenging situation, it is your love and encouragement that lifts me up and keeps me going." Meanwhile, the film's success story continues. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya alongside Pooja Hegde, Retro has raked in a massive ₹235 crore globally, according to its makers. Production house 2D Entertainment shared the milestone on X (formerly Twitter), thanking fans for their 'immense love and support." They shared a poster that said, 'Worldwide 235 crore" and wrote, 'Dear Audience and #AnbaanaFans, we're humbled by your immense love and support for #TheOne. Grateful for the glory, it's all because of you. #RETRO." Released on May 1, the high-octane action drama also stars Joju George, Jayaram, and Karunakaran. With music by Santhosh Narayanan and action choreography by Kecha Khamphakdee, Retro not only set the box office on fire but also brought real change. First Published:
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
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Pooja Hegde Says Playing ‘Rukmani' In Retro Was The ‘Most Fun Thing'
Pan-India sensation Pooja Hegde and South star Suriya's Retro released in theatres on May 1. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the gangster drama has been receiving widespread appreciation from both audiences and critics. Basking in the glow of the positive responses, the actress took to social media to share some unseen behind-the-scenes glimpses from the sets. Her post was accompanied by a touching note dedicated to her character, Rukmani, and the experience of portraying such an authentic role. In her heartfelt message, Pooja described portraying 'Rukku" as the most fun thing she has ever had to do. She added, '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."
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Retro Movie X Review: Fans Call Suriya's Comeback ‘Painful' To Watch And Karthik Subbaraj's Carrer ‘Worst' Movie
New Delhi: Tamil actor Suriya starrer 'Retro' hit theatres today, Thursday, 01 May 2025 and the highly anticipated action thriller has garnered widespread reactions from fans nationwide. Upon its release, the Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, netizens took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their admiration for the film, with one calling this film 'pure cinema'. Written and directed by Subbaraj, Retro explores the life of a gangster who attempts to lead a peaceful existence after making a promise to his wife. The cast includes Pooja Hegde in a prominent role, alongside Malayalam stars Joju George and Jayaram, and Tamil actor Karunakaran. While expectations were high, early audience reviews present a mixed bag. One enthusiastic fan hailed the film as a triumphant comeback for Suriya, writing, 'Finally @Suriya_offl na Comeback Done & Dusted #RETRO pure Cinema A Karthik Subbaraj Padam #RetroFromToday'. However, not all feedback was positive. Another user called Retro 'Karthik Subbaraj's career worst movie,' criticizing the screenplay while mildly praising the performances of Suriya and others. '#retro Karthik Subbaraj's career worst movie… Below avg പടം,' the user commented. #retro Karthik Subbaraj's career worst movie.. Jt>> retro 20 mints single shot scene um സൂര്യയുടെ perfomance um കൊള്ളാം.. Jayaram as usual കോമാളി role.. joju um വല്ല്യ മെനയില്ല.. Below avg പടം — ARB VIEWS... (@AadhiAdhit72313) May 1, 2025 A third viewer offered a lukewarm review, calling it 'average' with a passable second half: '#Retro average movie… Overall one time watchable'. #Retro average movie Second Half okay First Half average Overall one time watchable Movie making #RetroFDFS #RetroFromToday — Kutty Dragon (@kuttydragon_) May 1, 2025 Others echoed the sentiment, highlighting issues with pacing and structure. '#Retro a real slow second half… A decent watch I'd say,' another user observed. #Retro a real slow second half could've trimmed so many scenes, the plot was really good but the screenplay is bad imo. A decent watch I'd say. #RetroFromToday — Joshuaa (@Joshuaaaah7) May 1, 2025 An overseas viewer went so far as to label the film a 'disaster,' praising only Pooja Hegde's performance while criticizing the screenplay's lack of clarity in tone. 'Another disaster from Suriya… painful for the watchers,' read the tweet. Retro Movie Review #RetroReview FDFS Review from my US Friend. Another disaster from Surya. மரண மொக்கை Positives: Pooja Hegde Negatives: All others Criticism: Poor screen play. Karthik Subburaj should have given the screenplay impacting, or film should have been sprinkled with… — Prasanna (@DTRPrasanna) May 1, 2025 Despite the varied responses, Retro's release has generated significant buzz, with high-octane action and a star-studded cast, the film still holds promise for fans of the genre.
