🎥 Retro Roars at the Box Office: Suriya Shines, Donates ₹10 Cr to Charity, and Wins Rajinikanth’s Praise
Tamil superstar Suriya is on a roll with his latest film, Retro, directed by the visionary Karthik Subbaraj. The romantic action thriller has not only impressed audiences with its unique storytelling and gripping performances but is also making serious waves at the box office — inching close to the coveted ₹100 crore mark within just a week.
💥 Box Office: ₹82 Cr Worldwide in 7 Days
Since its theatrical release, Retro has grossed an impressive ₹82 crore worldwide, showing steady momentum at the box office. While it’s currently trailing slightly behind Nani’s HIT 3, which released on the same day, the response from audiences and industry veterans suggests that Retro is far from done.
🙏 Suriya Donates ₹10 Cr from Retro’s Profits
In a heartwarming gesture ahead of the film’s success meet, Suriya announced a ₹10 crore donation from the film’s profits to the Agaram Foundation, an educational charity he has long supported.
A viral photo from the occasion showed Suriya alongside director Karthik Subbaraj and the Retro team as he presented the cheque to officials from the foundation. The moment reflects not just Suriya’s star power but also his continued commitment to giving back to society.
🌟 Thalaivar Rajinikanth Praises Retro
Adding to the film’s buzz, legendary actor Rajinikanth recently watched Retro and gave it a glowing review. Director Karthik Subbaraj shared the superstar’s reaction on X (formerly Twitter), quoting him as saying:
“What an effort by the whole team… Suriya’s performance is superb… Last 40 minutes of the film are fantastic… The comedic touch is wonderful. God bless!”
The endorsement from Thalaivar himself has further elevated the film’s status and sent fans into a frenzy.
🎭 Star-Studded Ensemble & OTT Plans
Retro features a powerhouse cast including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, Prakash Raj, Karunakaran, and others in pivotal roles. Backed by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films, and featuring music by Santhosh Narayanan, the film blends intense action with emotional depth and sharp humor.
The makers have confirmed that Retro will stream on Netflix post its theatrical run, ensuring it reaches a wider global audience.
Final Thoughts
With a strong theatrical showing, critical acclaim, charitable goodwill, and Rajinikanth’s seal of approval, Retro is shaping up to be one of the biggest successes of the year. As the film inches toward the ₹100 crore milestone, all eyes are on how far this Suriya-Karthik Subbaraj collaboration will go.
