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Suriya's Tamil Movie Retro Review, Cast, Plot & Release Date

What happens when one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars goes full-on retro? You get Retro — Suriya’s much-awaited action-drama! And guess what?

This time, it’s not just another masala flick. Picture this: a former gangster who promised to leave violence behind, but is forced to return to his old ways to protect the woman he once loved. Sounds intense, right?

Directed by the brilliant Karthik Subbaraj and packed with a star-studded cast, Retro promises an emotional rollercoaster, high-octane action, and a lot of 80s-style swag

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about Retro—the plot, cast, Suriya’s heartfelt wishes for fellow releases, and why fans are already calling this his best performance in years!

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Tamil Movie Retro Release Dae

Retro is a Tamil movie starring and co-produced by the renowned actor Suriya, set to hit theaters globally on May 1, 2025. Retro confronts another Tamil film, Tourist Family, which was released on May 1st and stars Sasikumar and Simran. Also making their way to theaters this Labour Day Thursday are Telugu films HIT 3 featuring Nani, and RAID 2 with Bollywood star Ajay Devgn.

Suriya’s Best Wishes For All The Movies

On Wednesday, Suriya posted on his X account, extending his best wishes for all the films debuting on May 1, 2025. 

Retro Plot 

In addition to the rating, the BBFC provided a concise summary of the story, disclosing important plot information. As per their summary, 'Retro' centers on “a past mobster who had pledged to abandon his brutal lifestyle but must violate his promise to overcome his foes and safeguard his separated spouse.” This brief overview suggests an emotional and action-filled story featuring Suriya as a complex character dealing with the struggle between past fidelity and current dangers.

Star-Stubbed Cast Of Retro

Pooja Hegde plays the female lead in the film, and Suriya plays the lead with a completely altered, retro-inspired look. Joining them are Jayaram, Joju George, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Karunakaran, and Swasika, among others.'Retro', which was written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has music by Santhosh Narayanan.

Suriya’s Movie Retro Twitter Review

A film enthusiast provided an in-depth review of the first half, describing it as the finest portrayal of Suriya in recent memory.

Another enthusiast noted that Retro's script differs from Karthik Subbaraj's earlier films.

Retro looks like a perfect blend of action, emotions, and nostalgia. With Suriya leading the charge, this one’s definitely worth the hype!

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