The highly anticipated film ‘Retro,’ helmed by Karthik Subbaraj, has been making waves in theaters. While audience reactions have been mixed, one thing is certain – the film has captured the attention of the cinematic world. Superstar Rajinikanth recently watched ‘Retro’ and was thoroughly impressed.
Rajinikanth’s Reaction: A Boost for ‘Retro’
Karthik Subbaraj took to Twitter to share Rajinikanth’s thoughts on the film, stating, “Thalaivar watched ‘Retro’ and he loved it.” Rajinikanth praised the entire team, saying, “What an effort by the whole team… Suriya’s performance is super… The last 40 minutes of the film are superb… The comedic touch is fantastic.”
Thalaivar watched #Retro & he Loved it…. 🕺🕺💥💥
Exact words of Thalaivar……
“What an effort by whole team…. Suriya performance Super…. Last 40 minutes of the film Superb… Laughter touch is Fantastic….God bless”Am flying now…..Love you Thalaivaaa ❤️❤️… pic.twitter.com/D9pBy5DjhJ
— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) May 6, 2025
Box Office Performance
‘Retro’ has been performing well in Tamil Nadu, with the film collecting around ₹37 crore so far. The movie has received a positive response in cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai, with theaters reporting over 80% occupancy.
Suriya’s Previous Film
Before ‘Retro,’ Suriya starred in ‘Kanguva,’ which unfortunately failed to impress at the box office. However, fans have been appreciating his gangster look in the film, which also features Pooja Hegde.