May 1, 2025: Tamil cinema’s beloved star Suriya returned to the big screen on Thursday with the highly anticipated release of Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film, which also stars Pooja Hegde in the lead, opened to a thunderous response, especially in Chennai, where fans gathered in large numbers to catch the early morning shows.
Visuals from various theatres showed long queues of excited moviegoers and packed auditoriums, underscoring Suriya’s massive fan following. The film marks the first-ever collaboration between Suriya and filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, adding to the buzz surrounding the release.
Retro boasts a strong supporting cast, including Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, and Prakash Raj. Actress Shriya Saran also makes a special cameo appearance, further elevating audience expectations.
This release follows Suriya’s last appearance in Kanguva, an epic historical film directed by Siva, which explored a story set 1,500 years ago. Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde was last seen on screen in Deva opposite Shahid Kapoor, which hit theatres earlier this year.
With packed theatres and fans expressing excitement online, Retro seems poised for a successful theatrical run.