'Retro' Box Office Collection Day 11: Suriya's action thriller mints Rs 57.18 crore

Suriya and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Retro' continues to enjoy a strong run at the box office, with early estimates showing a collection of around Rs 1.48 crore on its 11th day.Box office trendsAccording to reports from trade analyst Sacnilk, the film's first week saw a robust total of Rs 52.95 crore, predominantly from Tamil Nadu with Rs 47.38 crore, while Telugu and Hindi versions contributed Rs 5.24 crore and Rs 30 Lakhs respectively.Although the collections dipped on the second Friday to about Rs 1.05 crore, the film bounced back on Saturday with Rs 1.7 crore, followed by a steady Rs 1.48 crore on Sunday, bringing the total to approximately Rs 57.18 crore in India.Retro Movie ReviewTheatre occupancyOn Sunday, May 11, 2025, Retro recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 30.27%, reflecting steady audience interest. The occupancy varied throughout the day, with morning shows at 17.43%, afternoon shows peaking at 35.78%, evening shows close behind at 34.21%, and night shows maintaining a solid 33.67%. This pattern indicates strong weekend footfalls, especially during afternoon and evening screenings.About the filmDirected by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro is a gripping romantic action film set against a backdrop of crime, betrayal, and destiny. The story follows Paarivel “Paari” Kannan played by Suriya, an orphan raised by a ruthless gangster, Thilakan, who grows up to be his trusted right-hand man. Paari’s life takes a turn when he falls in love with Rukmini portrayed by Pooja Hegde, a veterinarian, and vows to leave his criminal past behind. However, his plans are shattered when a high-stakes arms deal called "Gold Fish" goes awry, leading to betrayal, violence, and Paari’s imprisonment.The film features strong performances from Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash Raj.'Retro' was released worldwide on May 1, 2025, and has been praised for Suriya and Pooja Hegde’s performances.