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Suriya's ‘Retro' rakes in Rs 1.45 cr in Kerala pre-sales

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The anticipation surrounding Suriya's latest Tamil film 'Retro' has translated into impressive pre-sales figures, especially in Kerala, where the film has recorded a strong Rs 1.45 crore in advance bookings. Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj collaboration! The film, directed by 'Petta' and 'Pizza' fame Karthik Subbaraj, is set to hit theatres soon and has generated massive buzz with its intriguing promos and solid cast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Impressive Kerala pre-sales figures According to South Indian Box Office Twitter forum, 'Retro' has posted final Day 1 pre-sales figures of Rs 11.85 crore from domestic markets, with Tamil Nadu leading the way with Rs 8 crore. Karnataka followed with Rs 1.25 crore, and Telugu states contributed Rs 90 lakhs. The rest of India added Rs 25 lakhs to the tally. Internationally, the film has grossed approximately $550K (around Rs 4.65 crore), taking the total worldwide pre-sales to an impressive Rs 16.5 crore, according to the reports. Suriya and director Karthik at 'Celebrate the Spirit of Retro' event No early morning shows Despite skipping the usual early morning special shows in Tamil Nadu and overseas markets—a strategy commonly used to boost fan frenzy and opening numbers—Retro has managed to hold strong thanks to the star power of Suriya and the reputation of Karthik Subbaraj as a director with a knack for edgy storytelling. Impressive star cast - Jayaram leads the pack in Kerala The film features a powerhouse supporting cast including Jayaram, Joju George, Prakash Raj, Nassar, and Sujith Shankar. With music by Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by Shreyaas Krishna, 'Retro' promises a gritty gangster narrative about a man trying to walk away from violence, only to be haunted by his buried past. For the Kerala audiences, they are eagerly waiting for how Jayaram's character would turn out to be. The film will be released in both Tamil and Telugu languages, further widening its reach. Meanwhile, Suriya's previous film was 'Kanguva'.