May witnessed a major box office clash between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, with two big films—Suriya's Retro and Ajay Devgn's Raid 2—releasing simultaneously. However, on its opening day, Retro dominated the box office, leaving Raid 2 behind.
Retro Box Office: The beginning of May proved explosive for both Bollywood and South Indian cinema, but in terms of earnings, the Kollywood film Retro truly created a sensation. On May 1st, Raid 2 and Retro clashed at the box office, and as often happens with such clashes, one film inevitably suffers. However, the clash between Retro and Raid 2 was interesting, as both films attracted significant audience attention.
But speaking of earnings, Suriya's Retro surpassed Raid 2 in terms of box office collection on the very first day. The film has become incredibly popular among viewers, and the film's content and action have made a tremendous impact on the big screen.
Retro's Impressive Debut
Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro achieved a phenomenal opening-day collection. According to trade reports, Retro grossed ₹19.25 crore on its first day. The film was released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. The Tamil version earned ₹17.25 crore, the Telugu version ₹1.95 crore, and the Hindi version ₹0.05 crore.
The South Indian film industry once again proved that its films can create a significant impact at the box office. Audiences greatly appreciated Suriya's Retro. The film's b collection demonstrates that not only South Indian cinema fans but also Hindi cinema viewers are now wholeheartedly embracing South Indian films.
Clash with Raid 2, but Retro Takes the Lead
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 also performed exceptionally well on its first day, collecting ₹18.25 crore. However, Raid 2 faced stiff competition from the South Indian film Retro and lagged slightly behind its collection. According to industry experts, this clash was extremely interesting for the film industry, as both films belonged to different genres, presenting a significant challenge for audiences to choose between them.
Retro's Story and Cast
Retro's story revolves around a gangster who, after a promise made to his wife, tries to stay away from violence and live peacefully. However, he is forced to unleash his ferocious side again. The film stars Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles. Veteran actors like Jayaram, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj also feature, enhancing the film's strength.
The film's direction, screenplay, and acting have made it a significant hit with audiences. Suriya's stellar performance breathed life into the film, drawing viewers to cinemas.
It remains to be seen how Retro performs at the box office on Saturday and Sunday. If the film maintains its current momentum, it could surpass its opening-day collection.
