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Retro’ Garners ₹60 Crore in Three Days as Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj Reflect on Creative Process

Amid mixed reviews, the creators emphasize the film’s technical innovations, including a 15-minute single-shot sequence, and their personal artistic philosophies.

Director Karthik Subbaraj's latest release was Retro starring Suriya.
Karthi played the lead in Meiyazhagan produced by his brother, actor Suriya.

Overview

  • Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya, collected ₹60 crore worldwide in its first three days of release.
  • The film features a technically ambitious 15-minute single-shot sequence, achieved after extensive rehearsals over four days.
  • Co-produced by Suriya’s 2D Productions and Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films, the film allowed the director full creative freedom during production.
  • Suriya candidly discussed his acting journey, crediting director Bala’s influence and acknowledging comparisons to his brother, Karthi.
  • Subbaraj revealed he no longer reads reviews, citing a lack of authenticity, and instead focuses on genuine audience feedback.