Last updated on May 8, 2025
Suriya much-anticipated film Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has made a strong debut at the Indian box office, earning approximately ₹19.25 crore nett across all languages on its opening day, May 1, 2025.
📊 Language-wise Breakdown
- Tamil: ₹17.25 crore
- Telugu: ₹ 35 Lakh
- Kannada: ₹ 5 Lakh
- Hindi: ₹ 25 Lakh
The Tamil version led the collections, showcasing high occupancy rates, especially in cities like Chennai and Coimbatore. The Times of India
🎟️ Occupancy Rates
- Tamil: Overall occupancy was 78.89%, with evening shows witnessing up to 83.91% occupancy.
- Telugu: Registered an overall occupancy of 39.03%.
- Hindi: Saw a modest occupancy of 8.55%.Bolly Movie Reviewz+2Sacnilk+2Hindustan Times+2
🌟 Cast and Crew
Retro features a stellar cast including Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash Raj. The film is produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films.
🆚 Competition
Retro faced stiff competition from Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 and Nani’s HIT: The Third Case, both releasing on the same day. However, Retro managed to edge ahead in collections, with Raid 2 earning ₹18.25 crore and HIT 3 close behind at ₹18 crore.
📈 Outlook
With positive word-of-mouth and a strong opening, Retro is poised for a successful run at the box office. The film’s performance over the weekend will be crucial in determining its long-term success.
