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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Retro OTT Release Date Confirmed: 5 things to know before watching Suriya and Pooja Hegde's Tamil film online
Retro OTT Release Date Out: Suriya and Pooja Hegde recently headlined this Tamil saga, which emerged as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2025. Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro is produced under the banner of Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment. As the film inches closer towards its digital debut, here are five things you must know about it. 1. When and where to watch Retro? Retro will be streaming on Netflix starting 31st May, 2025, across multiple languages. 2. Retro's cast and crew Other than the lead duo, Retro also stars Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, Prakash Raj, Vidhu, Karunakaran, Gajaraj, Swasika, Avinash Raghudevan, Rakesh Rakku, Kumar Natarajan, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Thamizh, Sujith Shankar, Muthukumar, Singampuli, Sathya, Rajsekar Karpoorasundarapandian and Vijay Muthu among others. This Santhosh Narayanan musical is cinematographed by Shreyaas Krishna and edited by Shafique Mohamed Ali. 3. Retro's review The Times of India rated the movie 3 out of 5, and a part of their review read, 'Karthik Subbaraj manages to make us overlook all reservations with sheer filmmaking flair. A 15-minute single-shot sequence that involves song and dance, heated conversation and tense action just makes one want to stand up and applaud. If only the writing had been more focused in the latter portions, Retro could have escaped the curse of the second half and turned into something truly memorable.' 4. Retro's plot overview Retro is about a man named Paari, who grew up as an orphan in a violent world, raised by a gangster in the 1990s. He wants to leave his criminal life behind and get back the love of his life, Rukmini, who left him because of his dangerous past. Just when he tries to make things right, he gets pulled into trouble by a strange cult that believes he's part of a scary old prophecy. Now, Paari has to fight his past, protect Rukmini, and figure out if he can change his fate, or if he's stuck living out a dark future that others believe is meant for him. 5. Retro's box office Even though Retro is Suriya's highest-grossing film in his career, the film has turned out to be a box office disappointment. As per the Day 24 report, the film has managed to collect ₹52.65 crores in total - ₹36.5 crores from India and ₹16.15 crores from overseas markets. This is significantly low when compared to its estimated budget of ₹75 crores, indicating a clear shortfall in recovery. The film, which initially generated buzz for its Roman-era narrative and visual appeal, failed to sustain momentum at the box office after the first week. Given these figures, Retro has struggled to cover its production costs through its theatrical run alone, and now all eyes are on its OTT release, which could potentially improve its overall revenue performance.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Retro Final Box Office Tamil Nadu: Suriya starrer wraps theatrical run at poor Rs 48.50 crore
Retro, starring Suriya in the lead role, has exhausted its theatrical run at the box office. The romantic action drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj couldn't live upto the expectations and ended up being another flop for Suriya. Bankrolled by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Creations, Retro wrapped its theatrical run by missing the Rs 50 crore mark at the Tamil Nadu box office. Released on May 1st, the Suriya and Pooja Hegde starrer ended its box office journey at just Rs 48.50 crore, turning out a major dud. For the unversed, the movie had a phenomenal opening of Rs 14 crore but failed to capitalise further and lost the momentum from the second day itself. It crashed on its first Monday after witnessing a disappointing four-day weekend of Rs 34.50 crore. The movie faced major competition from a relatively smaller film, Tourist Family, throughout its run. The Sasikumar starrer not only witnessed better traction, but also surpassed its final cume with a constant positive trajectory. While Retro's theatrical run has come to an end, the heartwarming drama has some fuel left. Retro was termed as the comeback film for Suriya, but it received a mixed word-of-mouth, which affected its box office potential heavily. Fans will have to wait for the perfect comeback film by Suriya. He is soon kick-starting the shooting of Suriya 46, co-starring Mamitha Baiju, and to be directed by Venky Atluri. Retro is playing in cinemas. You can book your tickets from the online ticket-booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Retro OTT release: Where to watch Tamil star Suriya's romantic action drama online?
Suriya and Pooja Hegde's Tamil romantic action film Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is set to stream on Netflix from June 5, 2025, after its theatrical release on May 1. The film follows Paari Vel, a gangster's adopted son trying to escape his violent past, only to be pulled back in by fate. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film has generated strong anticipation for its digital debut and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads First Collaboration Between Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Plot: A Man Torn Between Love and Legacy After a mixed reception at the box office, Retro, the Tamil romantic action drama headlined by Suriya and Pooja Hegde, is gearing up for its OTT debut. The Karthik Subbaraj directorial, which hit theaters on May 1, 2025, is now expected to begin streaming on Netflix starting June 5, 2025, as per OTT Play. While neither the filmmakers nor Netflix have officially confirmed the date, multiple reports suggest that the streaming giant has secured post-theatrical digital rights and will offer the film in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and had previously hinted at Retro's intense narrative in a social media teaser, stating, 'A man's love can move mountains, but his rage? That's Retro! Retro, coming to Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada after its theatrical release!' The announcement has generated anticipation among fans awaiting its digital marks the first collaboration between director Karthik Subbaraj and actor Suriya. Subbaraj, known for genre-bending storytelling, initially developed the script with Rajinikanth in mind. He clarified in an interview that despite speculation, the role was never intended for Thalapathy Vijay. 'This story was not written for Thalapathy Vijay sir, as being speculated. I wrote this script keeping in mind Thalaivar,' he explained. However, after approaching Suriya, the narrative evolved from an action-centric plot to a love story with emotional under the banners of 2D Entertainment by Suriya and Jyotika, and Stone Bench Creations, Retro boasts a star-studded ensemble including Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj, and Shriya Saran in a cameo role. The film's cinematography is handled by Shreyaas Krishna, editing by Shafique Mohamed Ali, and music is composed by Santhosh narrative of Retro centers on Paari Vel, portrayed by Suriya, an orphan raised by a gangster he despises. Hoping to abandon his violent upbringing, Paari plans to start a new life with his partner Rukmini, played by Pooja Hegde. However, circumstances force him back into a world of bloodshed as he becomes the defender of his ancestral island, now under the grip of a tyrannical regime. The film tackles themes of betrayal, destiny, and the eternal conflict between past burdens and future opening alongside HIT 3, starring Nani, Retro garnered a mixed critical response. Nevertheless, the buzz around its digital release remains strong, with many praising the film's ambitious storytelling and high production values. The combination of romance, action, and a socio-political backdrop has piqued the interest of streaming audiences.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Retro OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Suriya and Pooja Hegde's Tamil romantic actioner online
Retro OTT Release Date: Suriya recently headlined this Tamil romantic film, which opened to positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Released worldwide on 1st May, the actioner has now locked its digital deal. As per OTT Play, Retro will be streaming on Netflix starting June 5. Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, it is produced by Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment. Retro's cast and crew This Santhosh Narayanan musical is cinematographed by Shreyaas Krishna and edited by Shafique Mohamed Ali. Other than Suriya, Retro also stars Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, Prakash Raj, Vidhu, Karunakaran, Gajaraj, Swasika, Avinash Raghudevan, Rakesh Rakku, Kumar Natarajan, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Thamizh, Sujith Shankar, Muthukumar, Singampuli, Sathya, Rajsekar Karpoorasundarapandian and Vijay Muthu among others. Retro's plot overview Retro follows the journey of Paarivel "Paari" Kannan (Suriya), an orphan raised by a gangster. As he matures, Paari seeks to leave behind his violent past and reunite with his lost love, Rukmini (Pooja). However, his quest for redemption is complicated by a violent cult and a prophecy that intertwines with his fate. The film explores themes of betrayal, destiny, and the struggle between one's past and the desire for a peaceful future. Retro's review The Times of India rated the movie 3 out of 5, and a part of their review read, 'Karthik Subbaraj manages to make us overlook all reservations with sheer filmmaking flair. A 15-minute single-shot sequence that involves song and dance, heated conversation and tense action just makes one want to stand up and applaud. If only had the writing been more focused in the latter portions, Retro could have escaped the curse of the second half and turned into something truly memorable.'
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.
