The music and preview launch of the film ‘Retro’ starring actor Suriya was held in Chennai.Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, ‘Retro’ stars Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nasser, Prakashraj, Sujith Shankar, Swasika, Singam Puli, Karunakaran, Nandita Das, Ramya Suresh, George Marian and many others. The cinematography of this film is done by Shreyas Krishna and the music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. This film, which is being prepared as a romantic action entertainer, is jointly produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films.
The music and preview of this film, which will be released in theaters worldwide on the first of May, have been released. For this, the film crew participated in a special event held at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai along with thousands of Suriya fans.
Speaking at the event, producer Rajasekhar Karpoorsundarapandian said, “Hello to all the dear fans of Suriya. What we have thought will happen.
The film ‘Retro’ will give an unforgettable experience. This is the 15th creation of 2D Entertainment. The journey with Suriya has been pleasant. I thank him for this. All the film crew who have come here have given their full contribution. I thank them for that too. I have a lot to say about Stone Bench Films. Producer Karthikeyan Santhanam is my dear friend. We met three years ago and formed this alliance. We confirmed in March 2024 and went to shoot in June. The experience of working with Karthik Subbaraj was also unforgettable. Especially he shot for 36 days non-stop in Andaman. This is due to the planning of his team.
Music composer Santhosh Narayanan composed the music for our production ’36 Vayathinile’. After that, we are teaming up with him again in this film. All the songs in this film are wonderful. He has danced to a song in this film. The fans have also welcomed that. My thanks to director Alphonse Puthiran as well.”
Producer Karthikeyan Santhanam said, “When I was in ninth grade, I made an important decision in my life. It was to fall in love with my wife. The seed I sowed that day has grown into a tree and I am standing in front of you on stage today. Karthik Subbaraj has also become a relative. This is a very emotional moment.
Rajasekhar is the sweetest person I have met in my life. We have started a new journey from this film. I don’t know if I can be a gentleman like Suriya! I have never seen anyone else show the love he shows for the people… for the fans… The ‘aara’ I received from him will continue until my last breath. I visited his ‘Akaram’ office only once. That meeting made me think about what we can do. I love you Suriya sir. We never talk about the film. Karthik Subbaraj would say that the film should do the talking. But I can tell you one thing for sure: there is a special – quality – beautiful – loving – incident in this film,” he said.
Lyricist Vivek said, “Will our thoughts come true.. Will the lion return again?.. Was there a story before?.. Will he now take shape and descend?.. No matter how much I say about Suriya, it is not enough. I am forever indebted to Suriya sir. I wrote all the songs in the movie ’36 Vayathinile’.
I wanted to say about Suriya in a song… but I thought I should say it without saying it directly. ‘A signature that lights a fire with words’ has become a saying. I will never forget writing the lines ‘Veeranam Karnanukke ava appan..’. I am very happy to have traveled with him.
The teaser of this film features ‘Pure Love’. This pure love tells the pure love of Santhosh Narayanan. Santhosh Narayanan is the genius of Tamil cinema. The first day of the song release of the film ‘Kanima..’ There are no lyrics that you can hear. There is no music either. He changed the music and lyrics according to the character’s dance moves. This genius is someone who works so subtly and meticulously.
So far, three songs have been released in this film. There are many more songs. I have written three more songs. All three songs will be very good. My thanks to him.
Director Karthik Subbaraj will give complete freedom to lyricists like us. The story environment he created is what transforms into wonderful songs. For this, I express my gratitude to him and to everyone who worked on this film.”
Director Alphonse Puthiran said, “This is the first time I have worked on the preview of a Suriya film. I really like the character of Anbuchelvan played by Suriya. I like Suriya in ‘Pithamagan’. All the aspects of the film Retro are very good,” he said.
Actor Sivakumar said, “I am very happy. I wish this film a big success.
Suriya is 17 years old. I was studying at St. Pete’s School. At that time, a relative astrologer came to our house. He also asked the horoscope of my two sons. After seeing the horoscope of both sons, he said that your son will reach the very top in the field of arts. Surya? Karthiya? I asked. He said that he is the elder Surya.
Surya speaks only four words from morning to evening. You say he will succeed in the field of arts.. I said. After that, will he become a director…? Will he become a cinematographer…? When I asked, no, he said that he will have a face as a profession. Then, will I become an actor? When I asked, he said ‘yes’. Not only that, he will also earn the name of a better actor than you. He will win more awards than you. He will earn more than you. Surya himself heard this and passed away with a small smile.
After that, he joined Loyola College. After that, he worked in a private company.
At that time, we went to Malaysia for an art festival. Director Vasanth also came with us. After that, Director Vasanth met Surya once at the Chennai airport. Two days later, Director Vasanth called me and asked if your son Surya was interested in acting in cinema. I said no. Can I talk to him? He asked. After that, Director Vasanth met Surya in person. After that, a make-up test was held for him. The film ‘Nerukku Ner’ was released. There was a close-up scene of Surya in a song in it. A director who knew those scenes and saw Surya’s eyes said, ‘This will ruin the sleep of the living women of Tamil Nadu.’ I bow down to Director Mani Ratnam and Director Vasanth, who raised Surya, who had never even dreamed of cinema, to an actor today. After that, Director Bala proved that he is a great actor by giving him a film called ‘Nanda’. I also thank him at this moment.
He would dance for four hours straight at home. After that, he would wake up at four and go to the beach to exercise. No actor had a six-pack before Suriya. It has been 28 years now. I would like to thank all the directors and producers who made him. ” He said.
Actor Gajaraj said, ” Sivakumar and Nasser are legends. I would like to thank my son and director Karthik Subbaraj for giving me the opportunity to act in my first film as an actor. My first film was ‘Pizza’. My hundredth film was ‘Retro’. Acting with Suriya in this film is special for me. Suriya is always caring and warm towards everyone, not only on the set. I pray to the Almighty God that this film becomes a huge success. ” He said.
Actor Joju George said, ” Tamil Nadu makes visitors live. In this land that celebrates cinema… I am happy to stand on this stage. When director Karthik Subbaraj told me about my role in this film, I was scared. I had only one request from him. The director fulfilled it. It was a film that gave me confidence in myself.
I got my break in a film in Malayalam with Mammootty. I asked him if I would get opportunities for two years after the success of this film. He said that the opportunities will continue depending on how you handle success. The best example of this that I have seen is Suriya sir. I really like the simplicity he has even after all this success. I love you sir. I express my gratitude to everyone who worked on this film.
Producer Jayanthi Lal Khatta said, “First of all, I would like to thank Suriya for giving me the opportunity to work with him in this film. Many of his films have been remade in Hindi. Aamir Khan – Akshay Kumar – Ajay Devgan have acted in them. Suriya is known all over India. He is the hero of India. I only know Hindi. He only knows English and Tamil. However, we met for half an hour. Karthikeyan Santhanam helped in the negotiations. This is the first time I am attending such a grand function. For me, Tamil films are only Suriya’s films. I congratulate the fans who will help the success of the film. I am hosting the success ceremony of the film Retro in Mumbai. I invite all Suriya’s fans to attend it.
Actress Pooja Hegde said, “This is the second music launch event that I am attending. I thank everyone who made this special. I made my debut in Tamil cinema for the first time.
I thank the producer and director for giving me this opportunity. I have spoken in Tamil in this film. I also thank the director’s team who helped me with this. Although I did not speak any dialogues in the teaser, I thank the music director Santhosh Narayanan for conveying the feelings of my character to the fans through music. I have played the character of Rukmani in this film. I would like to thank the director once again for creating such a character and giving me the opportunity to act in it. You are writing a gangster story. Write a gangster story that has importance for the heroine and give her the opportunity to act in it.
Suriya sir has played the character of Pari in this film. The experience of acting with Suriya is unforgettable. He always keeps encouraging me. I really like his expressive eyes.
Thank you to everyone who made and posted the song ‘Kanima’ as a reel.”
Music composer Santhosh Narayanan said, “This is my first speech at the music launch. First of all, thank you to everyone who came. I have been traveling with Karthik Subbaraj since the film Pizza. Karthik Subbaraj is a man who can bring out the madness in us and transform it into an art form. The experience of working with him is different. Thanks to the producers too. Working with the beloved actor Suriya in this film was an incredible experience. There is always hesitation when working with big stars. But in this film, Suriya sir broke that hesitation and made it natural.
How Pooja Hegde would react on the set.. Karthik Subbaraj has taken something from that and used it in this.
My mother has also sung in this film.
We have worked hard for this film. I hope it will create a magical connection with the fans and make it a success,” he said.
Director Karthik Subbaraj said, “Retro became very special to me. I didn’t want to direct gangster films. I like portraying characters with shades of grey. From my first film Pizza, the hero character has been a shade of grey. For me, not everyone is good. Not everyone is bad. So, I wanted to write such characters.
The film ‘Iraivi’ was about women’s freedom in relationships. The question of why a woman always gives up her freedom to a man was a question I had since my childhood. I wanted to write a love story. Even my wife at home would ask me why I always watch violent films… take them… why don’t you make a love film?
I wrote the story of ‘Retro’ many years ago. I don’t want to tell the whole story. Usually, more than four hundred people work on a film. When we go to the cinema hall, we have done some kind of magic for the fans. I don’t share many details about the film because I want to give that experience to the audience in the cinema hall. Come to the theater without any expectations. You will definitely like this movie.
I firmly believe that the characters I write have a soul. Stories come from the people we meet.
After completing the shooting of Jigarthanda Double X, Suriya sir and I met. I am a fan of Suriya sir. ‘Mounam Pesyathe’ released in his performance is my favorite film. After that, after watching ‘Nanda’ and ‘Kaakka Kaakka’, I understood that he is a great actor. I dreamed of working with him somehow. We joined the film ‘Retro’. You all will like this film in some way.
We planned to shoot the film for 90 days. But we worked continuously and completed it in 82 days. I would like to thank everyone who worked with dedication for this at this moment. ” He said.
Speaking, actor Suriya said, ” I thought I could speak very little at the Retro music launch event. I also thought I could speak a lot at another event. First of all, thank you to my dear fans from all over Tamil Nadu. Thank you.
‘Retro’ refers to a time. It refers to the time we have passed. They say that it has been 28 years since I came to cinema. I will never forget that time. My heartfelt thanks to all of you who gave me these beautiful memories.
Today, we miss actor Jayaram. It is amazing to see people like Nassar, Joju George visiting the shooting site and giving their work with enthusiasm. It was a pleasure to work with Nassar sir, who truly wants me to succeed. The director who worked with me in this film is Tamil, Karunakaran, Gajaraj Appa, Suvasika, Vidhu, Prem … I have worked with them for four months.
Karthik Subbaraj will shoot a single shot. Everyone cooperated for this. Thanks also to Pooja Hegde, who plays the role of Rukmani. She herself has dubbed in this film.
The starting point of this film is
Rajasekhar and Karthikeyan. We went to Andaman with a thousand people and shot. This is unforgettable.
If our films have been screened in the northern states and have earned the love of the people there, the main reason for that is producer Jayanthi Lal Khatta. I would like to thank him at this moment.
Karthik and Shreyas will create a scene together like magic. It is because of their planning that we were able to complete the shooting of a film in four months. I have worked with Mani sir. I have worked with Hari sir. Karthik Subbaraj is a combination of both of them. There is always a positivity in Karthik Subbaraj. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the actors, actresses and technicians who worked on this film.
I think that if a film is to be made, there should be brotherhood. Music composer Santhosh Narayanan has provided wonderful music in this film. Santhosh Narayanan composed the music for our 2D Entertainment company logo and the Stone Bench company logo. Touching the heart is a very rare thing. The songs of this film have become a hit album after a long time. There are also songs that touch the heart.
A few days ago, I met more than three thousand fans. I took a photo with them. This is the promise I made on my birthday. You all went beyond yourselves for others… for something you did… I took a photo with you. At that time, you asked me, ‘Are you okay..’ with the right. That love alone keeps me going. All of you who have come here are in your 20s. You have immense love for me. You have all come here to celebrate this day… this moment. This love alone is enough.. I will always be fine. This is the only thing I want to tell the brothers and sisters here. This is what my father said on this stage.
When I was studying in class 10, I failed in only one subject. In class 12, I failed in all the subjects. I passed only in the public exam. Life is beautiful. Believe in life. Many beautiful things happen in life. When opportunities come, don’t miss them. You get a chance once in a lifetime..twice or thrice. Don’t miss it. At this age, everyone can take risks. There is nothing wrong with that. Just having passion is not enough. You have to be completely committed. Everyone has a beautiful life. You can succeed in that life.
As Karthik Subbaraj said, there are many layers in this film. But there is one thing I like about it. When Pooja and I were talking, we would talk about Dhammam… The Purpose…. Those two things that Karthik Subbaraj said in this fast-paced life impressed me.
My purpose is…Akaram Foundation. Your cooperation is also needed for this. You gave me, an average student in studies, a life and through that, you gave me a power and more than seven thousand brothers and sisters have graduated. Many more will graduate. Everyone who works at Akaram has a role in this. I will always consider this a matter of pride.
“Celebrate Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Retro’, which is releasing on May 1st, by visiting the theater. I love you all. Thank you for your love,” he said.
