Suriya’s previous big budget film Kanguva has collected approximately ₹29 crore in India and ₹40 crore worldwide on its first day. This marks the biggest opener for the actor, outshining his previous films. Even though it was biggest opener for suriya but considering the budget kanguva had a very poor start.
On the other hand, Retro, which was released yesterday, has received mixed reviews, leading to average collections. In Tamil Nadu, the film has had a strong start with a ₹15 crore gross, setting a new benchmark for Suriya’s films in the region, surpassing Kanguva. However, the film’s performance in Kerala, Telugu states, and Karnataka has been underwhelming, with collections around ₹2.5 crore in Kerala and similar figures in other southern markets. Overall, Retro has made ₹23 crore in the South, but the numbers are far from those of Kanguva.
In terms of Hindi markets, Retro failed to make an impact, while Kanguva showed decent numbers. Retro’s India total stands at ₹24 crore, which is lower than Kanguva’s ₹29 crore. The overseas collections for Retro are still awaited, but the film will need a ₹2 million opening to match Kanguva, which seems unlikely given early reports.
