Retro Box Office Collection: Suriya’s much-awaited film Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, opened to packed houses in Tamil Nadu but has seen a sharp decline in box office collections over its opening weekend. Despite high expectations for a weekend surge, the film failed to regain momentum after a strong debut.
Total Box Office Collection
As of Saturday evening (Day 3), Retro has collected approximately ₹30.37 crore in India. The final numbers may be updated later, but the trend shows a significant dip after Day 1.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹19.25 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹7.5 crore (61% drop from Day 1)
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹3.37 crore (estimated, further decline)
The film saw a massive drop on Day 2, and Day 3 numbers have not shown the expected weekend recovery. Occupancy on Saturday was just 36.65% in Tamil regions and 17.84% among Telugu audiences.
Story
Retro is a stylish gangster drama set in the 1980s. Suriya plays Paari, a feared gangster in Chennai, navigating power struggles, betrayal, and redemption. The narrative blends action, nostalgia, and emotional drama, with a strong focus on retro aesthetics and music.
Movie Cast
- Suriya as Paari
- Pooja Hegde as Rukku
- Jayaram
- Joju George
- Nassar
- Prakash Raj
- Karunakaran
- Special cameo: Shriya Saran
Movie Review: Expert Opinions
Critics have praised the film’s technical brilliance, especially the first-half action and dance sequences. The retro setting, music, and Suriya’s performance have been highlighted as major strengths. However, reviews note that the screenplay loses steam in the second half, with a choppy narrative and less engaging comedy track.
The first half sets up the story well with superb action and dance routines, but the screenplay gets choppy in the second half.
Movie Rating: Platform Scores
- IMDb: 7.2/10 (early rating)
- BookMyShow: 78% audience score
- Times of India: 3/5
- Filmibeat: 3/5
Ratings will be updated as more reviews come.