Retro OTT release: When and where to watch Suriya's gangster drama
'Retro' follows the story of Paarivelkannan (Suriya), adopted by gangster Thilagan (Joju George) and raised in a world of violence. As he earns his place in the underworld, he wants to step away after he falls in love with Rukmini (Pooja Hegde). Paari dreams of a peaceful life with Rukmini (Pooja Hegde), but escaping his past isn't easy.With Suriya in an intense role, 'Retro' blends action with emotion, exploring love, loss, and redemption. Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, 'Retro' stars Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Vidhu in lead roles.Produced by Stone Bench Films and 2D Entertainment, 'Retro' grossed over Rs 80 crore worldwide. Despite high expectations ahead of its release, the film faced mixed word-of-mouth and stiff competition from other new releases, ultimately delivering a decent box office performance.advertisement Meanwhile, Suriya will next be seen in RJ Balaji's directorial venture, tentatively titled 'Suriya 45', which also his marks a reunion with Trisha Krishnan. His upcoming project, 'Suriya 46', directed by Venky Atluri and produced by Naga Vamsi, was officially launched on May 19. The film co-stars Mamitha Baiju, with music by GV Prakash.
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