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Suriya's 'Retro' and Nani's 'HIT 3' Open Strong at the Box Office

Both films achieve double-digit openings, with 'Retro' leading slightly, but mixed reviews and regional disparities may challenge sustained momentum.

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Retro worldwide box office collection day 1: Suriya plays the lead role in Karthik Subbaraj's film.
Retro box office collection day 2: Suriya in a still from the film.
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Overview

  • 'Retro' earned ₹19.25 crore nett in India on its opening day, with ₹17.25 crore from Tamil, ₹1.95 crore from Telugu, and ₹0.05 crore from Hindi markets.
  • 'HIT 3' closely followed with ₹18 crore nett, driven by strong Telugu market performance contributing ₹17.25 crore.
  • Despite a solid start, 'Retro' fell short of Suriya's previous film 'Kanguva,' which opened at ₹28.5 crore in 2024.
  • Mixed reviews for both films highlight strong technical elements but raise concerns about pacing and narrative execution.
  • Weekend sustainability remains uncertain as both films face competition from Hindi releases like Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' and regional market disparities.