Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya's Retro was released in theaters this May and received a mixed response, ending as a big failure at the box office. However, the director Karthik Subbaraj has plans to revive the film as a web series. In a recent interview, Karthik Subbaraj stated that he intends to extend each phase of the film into an episode and release it as a web series on OTT platforms.
The filmmaker revealed that he has more to tell as a story and plans to add more depth to the emotions and action scenes. Karthik Subbaraj is in talks with Netflix to release the extended version of the film, which will include new scenes and more detailed storytelling. The director believes that the film has many exciting episodes that can be explored further, including laughter, spiritual, and cult angles.
Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and headlined by Suriya, didn't reach the massive expectations it had, ultimately ending up as a below-average performer at the box office. However, with the film now streaming on Netflix, Karthik Subbaraj sees an opportunity to give it a second chance. The director is hopeful that the extended version will provide a more satisfying experience for the audience.
The extended version of Retro will not just include deleted scenes but will have more detailing and depth to the story. Karthik Subbaraj is working hard to convince Netflix to agree to the plan. If successful, the web series version of Retro will offer a fresh perspective on the story, and fans will get to see more of Suriya and Pooja Hegde's characters. The fate of the web series remains to be seen, but Karthik Subbaraj's determination to make it happen is evident.