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Fans are buzzing with excitement as Suriya’s much-awaited film Retro is all set to hit the big screens on May 1. But did you know this romantic action entertainer wasn’t initially meant for the Jai Bhim star? In a surprising twist, director Karthik Subbaraj has revealed that the story was initially written for none other than Superstar Rajinikanth.
In a candid interview, Karthik Subbaraj addressed speculations that Retro was once intended for Thalapathy Vijay. The director revealed, “This story was not written for Thalapathy Vijay sir, as being speculated. I wrote this script keeping in mind Thalaivar. Initially, it was more in the action zone to suit Thalaivar’s image.”
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The storyline was initially loaded with mass action elements to complement Rajinikanth’s larger-than-life screen presence. But when Subbaraj pitched the idea to Suriya, the project took a new shape. The Jigarthanda director added, “After narrating it to Suriya sir, it was changed to a love story. Even Suriya sir asked me if I narrated the script to Rajinikanth sir.” And this is how Retro transformed from a full-blown action to a romantic action entertainer.
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“#Retro script is not written for #ThalapathyVijay, it’s written for #Rajinikanth sir🌟. It was in the Action zone initially & after narrating to #Suriya sir, draft has changed to love story♥️. Suriya sir also asked if I narrated script to Superstar😀”
-KS pic.twitter.com/RTiDymwZdR— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) April 23, 2025
Retro describes the journey of an emotional man, Paarivel Kannan, in his quest to join up with his long-lost love, Rukmini. This movie integrates romance and beautifully stylized action against the backdrop of vintage aesthetics. Pooja Hegde, marking her debut with Suriya, plays the female lead. The movie is packed with extraordinary talents, featuring Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj, Sujith Shankar, and Singampuli in the supporting cast. In addition, Shriya Saran makes a special appearance in a glamorous song.
Produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Creations, Retro boasts a soul-stirring score by Santhosh Narayanan. Originally known as Suriya 44, the movie has evolved into one of the most anticipated releases of 2025. The film is gearing up for a massive pan-India release in multiple languages on May 1, 2025.
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Meanwhile, Superstar Rajinikanth will next be seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra. He’s also prepping for Jailer 2 under the direction of Nelson Dilipkumar.
Check out the trailer of Retro below:
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