Suriya’s much-awaited film Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has completed its first week at the box office. The film opened to massive numbers but faced a steady drop in collections during weekdays. Despite this, Retro has crossed the ₹100 crore milestone worldwide, making it one of the biggest Tamil hits of 2025.
Total Box Office Collection
- India Net Collection (7 Days): ₹50 crore (approx.)
- Worldwide Gross Collection: ₹104 crore (official)
- Budget: ₹65 crore
Retro has already surpassed its production budget in gross terms, but it is still working towards full budget recovery in terms of net collections in India.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹19.25 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹7.75 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹8 crore |
| Day 4 | ₹8.15 crore |
| Day 5 | ₹3.4 crore |
| Day 6 | ₹2.35 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹1 crore (approx.) |
Total (7 Days): ₹50 crore (approx.)
Story
Retro is a period romantic action drama. Suriya plays Paarivel Kannan, a gangster with a violent past, while Pooja Hegde stars as his love interest, Rukmini. The film follows Paari’s journey through love, betrayal, and redemption, set against a non-linear narrative that keeps audiences guessing.
Movie Cast
- Suriya as Paarivel Kannan (Paari)
- Pooja Hegde as Rukmini (Rukku)
- Jayaram
- Joju George
- Karunakaran
- Nassar
- Prakash Raj
- Shriya Saran (special cameo)
Movie Review: Expert Opinions
Retro opened to mixed reviews. Critics praised Suriya’s powerful performance and the film’s unique narrative style. However, some felt the screenplay was uneven and the pacing dropped in the second half. The film’s grand production values and strong supporting cast were widely appreciated, but the story’s complexity divided opinions.
Movie Rating: Platform Scores
| Platform | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.1/10 (user reviews, early data) |
| Times of India | 3/5 |
| Filmibeat | 3/5 |