Retro Box Office Collection Day 2: collects Rs 26.75 cr

Suriya's much-awaited film 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj and featuring Pooja Hegde as the female lead, has opened to a strong response at the box office.
Retro Movie Review

Box Office Trends

According to trade analyst Sacnilk, the film earned an impressive Rs 19.25 crore net on its first day, with Tamil Nadu contributing the lion’s share of Rs 17.25 crore. The Telugu version added Rs 1.95 crore, while the Hindi version contributed a smaller share. On its second day, early estimates suggest 'Retro' collected around Rs 7.50 crore, bringing the two-day total to approximately Rs 26.75 crore.

Theatre Occupancy

On Friday, May 2, the film recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 40.23%. Morning shows attracted about 24% of the audience, which increased to over 42% during afternoon and evening screenings, and peaked at 53% for night shows.
In the Telugu market, 'Retro' saw a more modest occupancy of 15.78% on the same day. Morning shows had around 13% occupancy, with afternoon and evening shows drawing between 15% to 18%, and night shows slightly higher at nearly 17%. The Telugu turnout is lower compared to Tamil.

About the Film

'Retro' tells the story of Paarivel Kannan, aka Paari, played by Suriya, a former gangster raised by a powerful don, Thilakan, portrayed by Joju George. Paari tries to leave his violent past behind and settle down with his love, veterinarian Rukmini, played by Pooja Hegde. However, his peaceful life is shattered when Thilakan disrupts his wedding, demanding the return of stolen goods, forcing Paari back into conflict. After serving time in jail, Paari embarks on a desperate quest to reunite with Rukmini, leading him to a remote island ruled by tyrannical forces.
The cast also includes seasoned actors like Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash Raj.