Suriya’s latest Tamil action drama Retro is off to a promising start at the box office. The film, which released on May 1, wrapped up its four-day extended weekend with a solid collection of ₹43.48 crore in India. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the movie’s worldwide gross has now touched ₹60 crore, including ₹18.65 crore from overseas markets.
Retro had a bumper opening day, collecting ₹19.25 crore on Thursday. Though Friday saw a sharp dip of nearly 59.74%, the film bounced back with steady collections on Saturday and Sunday. On Day 4 (Sunday), the film brought in ₹8.48 crore ₹7.81 crore from Tamil and ₹6.70 lakh from its Telugu version.
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Language-Wise Occupancy and Performance
Retro, which was released in both Tamil and Telugu, witnessed good occupancy rates over the weekend. On Sunday, the film recorded a 44.02% occupancy in Tamil-speaking regions. However, in Telugu-speaking areas, the movie saw a lower occupancy of 17.34%. Despite this, it managed to maintain respectable figures, especially considering its clash with Nani’s HIT 3, which earned nearly ₹10 crore on Sunday.
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Star Cast and Production
Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro marks his first collaboration with Suriya. The movie features Suriya in the role of a gangster, alongside Pooja Hegde as the female lead. It also stars Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, and Prakash Raj in key roles, with a special cameo appearance by actress Shriya Saran.
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Produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films, Retro is gaining attention not just for its gripping narrative and performances but also for its stylish execution and mass appeal. All eyes are now on how the film performs in its second week.Box Office Update: Suriya’s Retro Ends Long Weekend with ₹43 Crore – Check Friday’s Earnings
