Retro starring actor Suriya in the lead is an upcoming Karthik Subbaraj movie that is produced by both Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj. The movie is scheduled to hit theater screens on May 1, 2025, and the makers have been revealing behind-the scenes stories as 'Retro BTS comic' leading upto the film's release.

Retro BTS Comic episode 5 dropped on Monday, and details of the same as shared on X:

"When director Karthik Subbaraj was searching for a heroine, multiple names were suggested, but it was Pooja Hegde who caught everyone’s attention. After seeing her, Pandiyaa himself confirmed, "This is the girl we’ve been looking for!" ❤️

The only concern was whether she could deliver dialogues fluently in Tamil. But Pooja, known for taking on challenges since her childhood, confidently assured the team that she would overcome this too.

After an impressive look test, she began her daily Tamil training and surprised everyone by delivering even lengthy monologue sequences flawlessly. There were plenty of fun moments on set, with the team confusing her with tougher Tamil words.

And here’s the big news 🗞️ Pooja Hegde is dubbing in her own voice for the first time in a regional film. Her dedication and hard work has truly paid off. Can’t wait to witness this on the big screen!"