Suriya’s upcoming film Retro has captured attention with the release of its first promo, giving fans a glimpse of the gangster drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The surprise announcement came on Christmas, generating excitement among fans. This follows Suriya’s previous film, Kanguva, which did not perform well at the box office.
Retro Promo
The makers have released a 136-second teaser that introduces key elements of the film. Shot at the historic Chet Singh Ghat in Varanasi, the promo shows Suriya promising Pooja Hegde’s character that he will change and leave violence behind. The film’s tagline, "Love, Laughter, and War," suggests a mix of romance and intense drama.
Suriya shared the teaser on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, "Merry Christmas Dear All #Retro Summer 2025. Meet you all soon! @karthiksubbaraj @hegdepooja @C_I_N_E_M_A_A @Music_Santhosh @kshreyaas."
Merry Christmas Dear All 🌲#Retro Summer 2025https://t.co/Kh8KPEAdrf
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) December 25, 2024
Meet y’all soon!@karthiksubbaraj @hegdepooja @C_I_N_E_M_A_A @Music_Santhosh @kshreyaas @rajsekarpandian @kaarthekeyens@2D_ENTPVTLTD @stonebenchers pic.twitter.com/UUljLf0pEQ
Retro Plot and Themes
‘Retro’ carries the tagline “Love, Laughter, and War,” setting up a story full of emotions and conflict. The teaser starts with Suriya and Pooja Hegde sitting by the Varanasi ghat, with the evening aarti in the background. Suriya, in a black kurta, promises Pooja that he will change and focus on love instead of violence. He asks, “Should we get married?” Pooja smiles, kisses him, and agrees.
The teaser also shows glimpses of his violent past, highlighting his struggle to reform while facing his dark history.
Retro Cast and Crew
Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, known for Petta and Jigarthanda, ‘Retro’ stars Suriya alongside Pooja Hegde. The film also features Joju George, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Nasser in supporting roles.
The music for ‘Retro’ is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, who worked on Vikram and Kaithi. Shreyaas Krishna handles the cinematography, and Shafique Mohamed Ali is in charge of editing.
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Retro Tentative Release Date
While the release date has not been confirmed, the makers have hinted that ‘Retro’ will be released around the summer of 2025.
Suriya’s Upcoming Films
Suriya is also working on another film with RJ Balaji, tentatively titled ‘Suriya 45’. This action thriller began shooting in November 2024 with a pooja ceremony in Pollachi.
Suriya was last seen in ‘Kanguva’, which earned ₹70.02 crore in India and ₹106.25 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.
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