Suriya-Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Retro’ to release on 1 May

Movies By South First Desk Jan 09, 2025 Read the article

Actor Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj are coming together for an action entertainer. Initially referred to as Suriya 44, on Christmas, the makers titled the film Retro.

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On Wednesday, 8 January, the makers also announced the release date of the film.

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The action entertainer will hit the big screens on 1 May. It is one of Suriya’s anticipated films, with elements of romance, humour, and war.

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The movie also features Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, and Sujith Shankar in crucial roles.

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On the occasion of Christmas, the team shared the title of the film and a two-minute teaser.

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Suriya was last seen in Kanguva. The action entertainer opened to mixed reviews, with many complaining of sound issues and a lack of a strong story.

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