‘Retro’ Twitter Review: Suriya’s Power-Packed Comeback Wins Praise, Pooja Hegde Stuns, BGM A Standout

Retro Twitter Review: The film starring Suriya and directed by Karthik Subbaraj has received praises for its high production values, impactful background score and emotionally charged performances.

Some of the reviewers have criticised the film for pacing and inconsistent tone.

Source : IMDb

Retro Twitter Review: Retro, the much-awaited collaboration between actor Suriya and director Karthik Subbaraj, has finally made its theatrical debut, sparking an array of reactions from fans and critics. Touted as a stylish action-drama set in a nostalgic backdrop, the film sees Suriya in a dual-toned role. The film has garnered attention for its high production values, impactful background score by Santhosh Narayanan—marking his first project with Suriya and eighth with Subbaraj—and emotionally charged performances, especially from Pooja Hegde, whose portrayal has been widely praised.

The much-loved song 'Kanimaa' was repeatedly mentioned as a visual and auditory treat, further enhancing the film's appeal among fans.

Retro X Review: 'Notable Performance By Suriya, Pooja Hedge' 

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) buzzed with early reactions. One enthusiastic user posted, "#Retro my honest review +VE: Pooja's career best perfo .. she literally gave it all for this film 😭😭😭😭🔥 1st half screenplay, interval, mass scenes are 🥵🥵 As always BGM 🥵👌🏻💯 different level.. Camera movements & visuals. Negative: Nothing." 

Another X user said, "🎥 #Retro Inside Talk Breakdown: Impressive Production Quality ✨ Outstanding Performances by Suriya  Pooja💥  Music that elevates the experience👌 Screenplay could be tighter ✅ Action-packed moments are a highlight! ✨ Final Verdict: Worth a watch!"

"#RetroReview: Good but Expected More from Him - #Suriya #PoojaHegde Blasts with Core performance, Gangster Back to Business to Save his estranged wife, BGM is Good, Songs are Good, All Others Acting Good, Overall Watchable & Screenplay, Story is hard on occasions," another review said.  

#Retro Review : SEEMA MASS SURIYA’S SHOW SHINES - 3.25/5 🏆🏆🏆💥

ONLY ONE WORD SURIYA SURIYA SURIYA THE SHOW STEALLER OF WHOLE FILM 🎥 @Suriya_offl SIR COMEBACK THEATRICAL 🔥🔥💥💥💥💥🥵🥵🦁🦁

MAINLY @karthiksubbaraj SCREENPLAY AND DIRECTION AS USUAL ITS SIGNATURE PADAM 👌👏👍… pic.twitter.com/bxRSRVYcJ5

— Telugu Cult 𝐘𝐓 (@Telugu_Cult) May 1, 2025

 

#Retro my honest review

+VE:

- Pooja's career best perfo .. she literally gave it all for this film 😭😭😭😭🔥
- 1st half screenplay, interval, mass scenes are 🥵🥵
- As always BGM 🥵👌🏻💯 different level
- Camera movements & visuals

Negative: Nothing #RetroReview pic.twitter.com/PNLFZBTbmU

— . (@DineshhhX) May 1, 2025

 

However, not all feedback was glowing. A section of the audience expressed disappointment with the film’s pacing and inconsistent tone. One user wrote, "#Retro 1st Half Review✅ Well written Characters and slow based narration💥 #Suriya settle acting & pre-interval block peak😎 #kanimaa Song visuals treat to fan's 🥰 #PoojaHegde Own voice dubbing good.. konjam love nerya actions 1st half🥵"

"FDFS Review from my US Friend. Another disaster from Surya. மரண மொக்கை. Positives: Pooja Hegde. Negatives: All others. Criticism: Poor screen play. Karthik Subburaj should have given the screenplay impacting, or film should have been sprinkled with comedy. Mixed with both, film struggles where to be serious and where to sow comedy," said another X review.