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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:
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Retro: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, And Pooja Hegde Enjoy A Special Screening Of The Latter's Latest Film In London
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Pooja Hegde's film "Retro," featuring Suriya, released on May 1, 2025. Director Karthik Subbaraj attended the premiere; Pooja was absent. A video shows Pooja at a London screening with Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. New Delhi: Pooja Hegde's latest film Retro, starring Suriya in the lead, released in theatres on May 1, 2025. The film is directed by Karthik Subbaraj. While the director was present at the screening along with the producer, Pooja Hegde was not in attendance. However, a video has now surfaced online where Pooja Hegde is seen enjoying a special screening of her film Retro in a theatre, in London. She was seen with her Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai co-stars Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. Check out the viral video: Pooja Hegde watched #Retro in London! — Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) May 2, 2025 Fans had missed Suriya at the Retro FDFS premiere along with Pooja Hegde. However, Suriya did not disappoint his fans as he made a virtual appearance with director Karthik Subbaraj. He took time out to interact with his fans and was elated with their response. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude for their love and support. #Suriya Anna on Video call with fans😭💥💥 Fans Very Happy ❤️🫂 #Retro #RetroFDFS #RetroBlockbuster — Cinema Chashma (@cinemachashma) May 1, 2025 Fans too were extremely touched to see Suriya's efforts in meeting his fans, despite not being there in person. The film also has Joju George and Jayaram in key roles. On the work front, Suriya has confirmed his upcoming project Vaadivaasal with director Vetrimaaran. Pooja is busy shooting with Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur for David Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. She will also make a cameo appearance in Rajnikanth's Coolie.
