After a thunderous opening, Suriya’s much-awaited film Retro is showing resilience at the box office. Despite a weekend slowdown, the film has already recovered over 53% of its budget and is on track to become Suriya’s first clean hit in nearly a decade.
Total Box Office Collection
Retro has minted an impressive ₹34.72 crore net in India within its first three days. The gross domestic collection stands at ₹40.96 crore, while the worldwide gross has touched ₹59.62 crore, including ₹18.66 crore from overseas markets. This strong showing puts the film in a comfortable position, given its modest ₹65 crore budget.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹19.25 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹7.75 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹7.72 crore |
The film opened big on Thursday, thanks to the Labour Day holiday. However, it saw a sharp 60% drop on Friday, and Saturday’s collections remained flat, signaling mixed word-of-mouth among audiences.
Story: A Gritty Gangster Drama
Retro follows Paarivel Kannan (Suriya), a man with a violent past, as he navigates the underworld and his complicated relationship with Rukmini (Pooja Hegde). The film is set in the 1980s, blending action, romance, and nostalgia, with Suriya’s character seeking redemption amid gang wars and personal turmoil.
Movie Cast
- Suriya as Paarivel Kannan (Paari)
- Pooja Hegde as Rukmini (Rukku)
- Joju George
- Jayaram
- Nassar
- Prakash Raj
- Special cameo: Shriya Saran
Movie Review: What Experts Say
Critics have given Retro mixed to positive reviews. Suriya’s performance and Karthik Subbaraj’s stylish direction are praised, as are the film’s music and action sequences. However, the screenplay and pacing have drawn criticism, with many calling the film entertaining but not groundbreaking. Audience response is similarly divided, with strong support from Suriya’s fanbase but less enthusiasm from the general public.