Retro's Kickstart Earnings Cruise Past ₹19 Crore!
First-Day Box Office Earnings for Suriya Film: Earns ₹19 Crore, Falls Short of Kangaroo's Total
Suriya's Latest Blockbuster Analysis
In this article, we'll dive into the jaw-dropping opening day earnings of the much-anticipated flick, "Retro," directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Paired with Suriya, this collaboration marks Subbaraj's first foray into working with the charismatic star!
Retro Box Office Collection Day 1:
According to the latest reports available on Sacnilk.com, the inaugural day earnings for "Retro" come up to an astounding ₹19.25 crore across all languages[1][3]. Some reports even hint at a higher figure, with estimates ranging from ₹20-22 crore, illustrating a promising start for the action-packed thriller[4].
Prior Project Comparison:
When compared to Suriya's previous film, "Kanguva," the opening-day collection falls slightly short, with "Kanguva" recording an impressive ₹22 crore[1][4]. Still, "Retro" ranks as the second-best opening ever for Suriya, nipping at the heels of his prior success!
Ticket Counters Remain Packed on Day 1:
Retro boasted an impressive 79.35% occupancy across Tamil cinemas on its opening day. Morning shows clocked in at 75.91%, whereas afternoon shows registered a respectable 83.91%[3]. The evening showed a minor dip, with 78.23% occupancy, while night shows remained strong at 77.49%.
Speaking of Language Varieties:
While the Tamil version saw remarkable success, the Telugu-dubbed version showcased a more subdued response, with only a 39.03% occupancy rate[3]. The Hindi version drew limited attention, with only 8.55% occupancy; a reflection of waning interest in dubbed Hindi movies[3].
Cinematic Competition:
Amid the plethora of releases this season, "Retro" outperformed contenders like "Raid 2" and "HIT 3" on its opening day[2].
Stellar Performances and Captivating Reviews:
"Retro" boasts a star-studded ensemble, featuring Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj, and Shriya Saran. Critics have heaped praise on Suriya's portrayal of a local gangster, likening it to his exceptional performances in other films[5]. Critics also lauded Pooja Hegde's role, highlighting it as one of the finest performances of her career[5].
Emotional scenes between Suriya and Hegde were hailed as authentic and heart-wrenching[5]. The Rebekka Review goes on to state that Suriya once again proves why he is a force to be reckoned with in Kollywood, delivering top-notch comedy and action scenes[5].
With its captivating performances and powerful narrative, "Retro" is quickly becoming the talk of the town. Catch it before it disappears from theaters!
[1] - Sacnilk.com[2] - Behindwoods[3] - Box Office India[4] - Firstpost[5] - The Rebekka Review
- Despite the strong performance of "Retro" in India, the Hindi-dubbed version only managed an occupancy of 8.55%, highlighting waning interest in dubbed Hindi movies.
- On Thursday, Nassar's powerful performance in the retro-themed action- Packed thriller, "Retro", helped the movie secure one of the second-best opening days for Suriya, with an impressive ₹19.25 crore earnings.
- As "Retro" outperformed competitors like "Raid 2" and "HIT 3" on its opening day, Bollywood fans may have been more captivated by the ongoing cricket matches, rather than the entertaining movie.
- As the industry focuses on the astounding success of "Retro," questions persist regarding the future of Indian entertainment, with some wondering if it will continue to dominate the box office, overshadowing cricket's occupancy on Thursdays.
- Given the remarkable success of "Retro" and the critical acclaim it has received for its captivating performances and powerful narrative, many are speculating whether it will usurp Suriya's previous hit, "Kanguva," in terms of overall earnings.
