Romantic action drama movie Retro has hit the theatres on May 1st worldwide, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde. The film has achieved a net collection of Rs 19.25 crores across Pan India on the first day, with 17.75 crores earned in Tamil Nadu alone. The worldwide first day gross stands approximately at 30 crores. Despite being a huge disaster like Kanguva, Suriya's Retro has shown impressive stamina on the silver screen.
The film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, features Suriya as Paarivel Kannan, a reformed gangster who goes after his ladylove to the Andaman Islands. Suriya's performance in various characters has received a good response from all sections of the audience. The film is set in the retro 90s and has garnered polarizing reviews from critics and audiences alike. With a budget of 65 crores, Retro's opening day collection is quite impressive, although it falls short of the opening day collections of Kanguva. The film's success will depend on its word-of-mouth and audience reception in the coming days.
Retro boasts an impressive cast, including Prakash Raj, Nasser, Joju George, and Jayaram. The film's music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, while Shafique Mohamed Ali handles the editing and Shreyaas Krishna is the cinematographer. Produced by Suriya, Jyothika, and Karthikeyan Santhanam under the banner of Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment, Retro has been eagerly awaited by fans of the star.
The film's performance will be closely watched in the coming days, given the mixed reviews and the anticipation surrounding its release. With its strong opening, Retro is poised to perform well at the box office, but its long-term success will depend on its ability to retain audiences and generate positive word-of-mouth.