Retro movie: Suriya is gearing up for the release of Retro, slated to hit the screens on May 1. The film has created a great deal of buzz among fans as it marks the mass hero¡¯s first collaboration with Karthik Subbaraj, the director of films such as Petta and Mahaan. Retro has been shot on a modest budget, which makes it a safe venture for the makers. It, however, still needs to perform better than Kanguva¡ªSuriya¡¯s last release-- to emerge as a success.?
Retro, one of the most talked-about films of the year, is almost upon us. has become the talk of the town with its powerful trailer. This suggests that it has the potential to help Suriya bounce back from the lacklustre response to Kanguva. According to Manobala Vijayabalan. A trade analyst, Retro needs to gross Rs 120 crore or more globally to emerge as a hit.?
¡°Retro was made on a low budget of ?60 cr. If the film does a business of ?120 cr+then it is considered to be a profitable venture,¡± he told Indiatimes.?
Interestingly, Kanguva had grossed Rs 107 crore in its full run. The period drama opened to a good response at the box office but crashed after the first weekend due to the negative word-of-mouth. As such, Retro needs to impress the critics in order to have a long run at the box office and help the Singam actor revive his career.?
Retro is a romantic action drama produced by the 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Creations banners. The film centres on a gangster who tries to live a peaceful life after making a promise to his wife.? Retro features Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead. The cast includes Prakash Raj, Jayaram, and Nassar.?
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