Karthik Subbaraj-directed Tamil action-thriller Retro, featuring Suriya in the lead, releases on 1st May 2025. The wow-inducing cast and chills-providing plot of Retro have generated buzz among moviegoers. Retro Advance Booking began to an unprecedented response. Which is a sign of the boom surrounding the treat for the eyes.
The pre-booking rush for Retro is the unprecedented buzz for this Tamil thriller. Waiting eagerly from the fans, the film is ready to deliver a movie experience so well worth the buzz. With its thrilling plot and super-studded cast, Retro is ready to be history in the world of Tamil cinema.
Retro has already registered ₹5 crores as advance bookings, giving it a great starting point for its box office. The tickets went on the books on April 27, 2025, and the fans did not waste any time in booking their tickets. Within the first 24 hours itself, more than 83,640 tickets were booked in Tamil Nadu. This reflects the huge hype around the film. The response overseas has been equally tremendous, with over 3,200 tickets sold in the UK alone, a record for any Tamil film in the country. The distributors are confident that Retro would witness one of the biggest openings in Suriya’s career.
The Film’s Appeal
Directed and written by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro is the story of Parivel Kannan. A gangster who wants to move away from his violent past for the sake of his wife, Rukmini, played by Pooja Hegde. The movie assures the perfect blend of high-octane action and emotional quotient, well supported by good performances by Prakash Raj, Joju George, and Nassar. With Santhosh Narayanan as the music composer, the music has already secured a place in the hearts of people, adding to the popularity of the movie.
Dreams on Release Day
With pre-bookings continuing to be in demand, Retro is set for a grand opening on May 1, 2025. The movie is hitting the record number of screens, so that it reaches the maximum number of people. Trade experts feel that Retro will create new benchmarks for Tamil cinema, not just box office numbers but also acceptance by people.
ALSO READ:Suriya’s pay for Retro and Venky Atluri’s Movies Revealed