Synopsis:
Retro is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Produced by Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment.
CAST: Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj and others.
TELUGU SWAG RATING: [usr 2.5]
Top Reviewers:
Cine Josh (Rating: 2/5):
In conclusion, Retro has its moments, but the film’s lack of clarity and coherence holds it back from reaching its full potential. Except for Suriya and background music it is difficult to stay invested. Karthik Subburaj as a director has completely failed in execution despite having a promising star like Suriya with all resources. Considering all these aspects, CineJosh is going with a 2 rating for ‘Retro’.
Great Andhra (Rating: 2.25/5):
‘Retro’s’ story progresses in chapters and the first two chapters – Love and Laughter – are its weakest and there lies its biggest problem. While the film is technically sound, and composer Santhosh Narayanan’s music and songs do their thing, ‘Retro’ suffers from schooling its audience. It not only shows but uses its characters to spell out everything to the audience.
Mirchi9 (Rating: 2.5/5):
Retro is a film overwhelmed by its own ambitions. With too many characters, convoluted subplots, and half-baked emotional arcs, it fails to deliver a coherent or engaging experience. Despite a powerful cast including Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, and others, the film doesn’t leverage their potential. By the end, even the characters laugh maniacally on screen—and unfortunately, the audience might be left with a similar, bewildered expression.
123TELUGU (Rating: 2.75/5):
On the whole, Retro is a love-action drama that clicks in parts but falters in execution. Suriya’s performance and the music are definite strengths, but the film is let down by its muddled storytelling and an underwhelming second half. What starts with promise eventually fizzles out. Apart from Suriya loyalists, others may find it difficult to stay invested. Watch it with tempered expectations—if at all.
Times Of India (Rating: 3/5):
Retro, on the whole, is a good effort by director Karthik Subbaraj but the choppy screenplay, with too many tracks, prevents it from being a great one. Suriya shines in the film as does Pooja Hegde and this love track is what keeps us rooting for the two as well as Retro.
