'Retro' has officially crossed the ₹60 crore mark at the Indian box office, ending its 15-day run with a total collection of ₹60.16 crore across all languages. On its fifteenth day (May 15), the film earned ₹0.76 crore, a slight increase from Day 14’s ₹0.52 crore. While the spike is modest, it reflects sustained interest, especially in Tamil-speaking regions where the film recorded a 14.15% occupancy on Thursday.
Suriya leads a strong cast in this emotional gangster drama
Starring Suriya in the lead, 'Retro' is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and features a gripping blend of drama and action set against a nostalgic 1980s backdrop. The film follows a former gangster who, after years of silence, is forced to confront his violent past when a long-forgotten enemy resurfaces. The emotional depth and layered performances — particularly from Suriya and female lead Pooja Hegde have been praised by both critics and fans. The film also features strong supporting performances from actors like Joju George and Vidhu.
Strong opening week laid the foundation for the film’s success
'Retro' made a thunderous start with ₹19.25 crore on Day 1 and maintained solid numbers through its opening weekend, ending its first week at ₹52.95 crore, as per Sacnilk. The second week saw a predictable drop, with weekday collections staying modest. However, the film’s consistent hold, especially in Tamil Nadu, helped push it past the ₹60 crore milestone. The Telugu and Hindi versions saw limited traction, with the Tamil version being the film’s core revenue driver.
Word-of-mouth and minimal competition may boost the third weekend
As 'Retro' heads into its third weekend, its performance in theatres will determine its final box office range. With minimal competition and steady word-of-mouth, the film could inch closer to the ₹65–₹70 crore mark. Backed by a strong team, nostalgic appeal, and a powerful lead performance, 'Retro' has turned out to be a solid commercial and critical success.