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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
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Pooja Hegde revealed how 'Radhe Shyam' landed her role in 'Retro'
Picture Credit: X Pooja Hegde will be seen in the upcoming film, 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj , starring alongside Suriya . Throwback to the time when the actress revealed how her casting in 'Retro' came about. During an interview with Galatta India, the 'Deva' actress shared that director Karthik Subbaraj was particularly impressed by her performance in ' Radhe Shyam ' starring opposite Prabhas, especially two emotional scenes that stood out to him. Pooja recalled asking the director what made him believe she could pull off such a role, and he explained that it was those powerful moments in 'Radhe Shyam' that convinced him she was the right fit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo She also said, "It just takes a filmmaker to put away everything else and see you for your performance in order to give you another film. That's literally how I made my career." 'Retro' marks the first-ever collaboration between Suriya and Pooja Hegde, as well as Suriya's first project with Karthik Subbaraj. The film is set in a vintage backdrop and will be a romance and high-octane action. The teaser, unveiled on Christmas, features a touching scene on the ghats of Varanasi, where Pooja's character, dressed in a light pink sari, ties a sacred band around Suriya's wrist. The film's cast includes Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj, and a special cameo by Shriya Saran. The film is set for a worldwide release on May 1, 2025. Pooja Hegde was last seen in 'Deva' which is an action-packed thriller starring Shahid Kapoor in the lead. Directed by acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, Shahid Kapoor plays a brilliant yet rebellious police officer who gets entangled in a high-profile case filled with deceit and betrayal. Whereas, Pooja Hegde, stars as a journalist who becomes an integral part of the story.
