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Retro Debuts on Netflix as Fans Praise Suriya and Pooja Hegde

The film’s 15-minute single-take action sequence has garnered particular acclaim following its Rs 97 crore theatrical run

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Retro OTT Verdict: Fans Call  Suriya Acting Demon, Hail The Film's Action Scenes

Overview

  • Retro began streaming on Netflix on May 30 in five languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada
  • Audiences have singled out the 15-minute single-take action sequence and Santhosh Narayanan’s background score as standout elements
  • Suriya’s portrayal of a reformed gangster has earned him accolades on social media, with fans dubbing him an “acting demon”
  • Viewers have hailed Pooja Hegde’s performance as her career-best, praising her emotional depth and screen presence
  • The film concluded its theatrical run on May 18 with a Rs 97 crore worldwide gross, and Suriya donated Rs 10 crore from its profits to the Agaram Foundation