Suriya’s much-anticipated gangster drama Retro, co-starring Pooja Hegde, opened to a massive response at the box office but saw a significant dip on Day 2. According to early estimates by sacnilk.com, the film earned ₹7.5 crore across all languages on Friday, bringing its total two-day India nett collection to ₹26.5 crore.

The film had a thunderous start with ₹19.25 crore on Day 1, marking the biggest opening in Suriya’s career. However, the Day 2 numbers reflect a steep drop. Comparatively, his previous release Kanguva collected ₹33 crore in two days, slightly ahead of Retro.

Despite the drop, the film may bounce back with the help of the extended weekend.

Critics Praise Performances, Question Screenplay

Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro has received mixed reviews. While Suriya’s performance and the supporting cast—including Joju George, Shriya Saran, Prakash Raj, and Jayaram—earned praise, the screenplay left some viewers underwhelmed.

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The story centers on Paarivel Kannan aka Paari (Suriya), a former gangster raised by a don, Thilakan (Joju George). Trying to escape his violent past, Paari falls in love with a veterinarian, Rukmini (Pooja Hegde), hoping to start a peaceful new life.

Director and Suriya Share Their Insights

Director Karthik Subbaraj described the film as “not your typical redemption arc,” but rather a tale of a man discovering the possibility of peace through love. Suriya also addressed fans about his character’s smoking scenes, warning viewers not to emulate the habit in real life.

Box Office Competition

Retro faced stiff competition from Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh’s Raid 2 and Nani’s Hit 3, which may have contributed to the drop in collections.