Suriya's Retro Creates Advance Booking Frenzy!

Retro, the much-awaited Tamil action thriller starring Suriya Sivakumar and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is already setting records ahead of its big release on May 1, 2025!

Massive Response Across Tamil Nadu

Advance bookings opened on April 27, 2025, at 5 PM, and fans wasted no time! A staggering 83,640 tickets were snapped up in just 24 hours on BookMyShow across Tamil Nadu. Distributor Sakthivelan B of Sakthi Film Factory shared that the excitement is sky-high, thanks to the dream team of Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj.

International Buzz and Record Sales

Retro is creating waves overseas too! In the UK, more than 3,200 tickets were sold within a day, setting a new record for a Tamil film in that market. Distributors Ahimsa Entertainment and Boleyn Cinemas expect this to be Suriya’s biggest UK opening ever. On BookMyShow, over 209,000 users have shown interest globally!

About Retro

The film follows Parivel Kannan (Suriya), a gangster trying to leave his violent life behind for his wife Rukmini (Pooja Hegde). With powerful performances from Prakash Raj, Joju George, and Nassar, and music by Santhosh Narayanan, Retro promises high-octane action and deep emotions.