Suriya and Pooja Hegde’s latest Tamil-language romantic action drama Retro has suffered a major blow shortly after its theatrical debut. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj and backed by Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment, the film hit the big screen in 2025, only to be swiftly pirated and uploaded to illegal websites like Tamilrockers, Telegram, Filmyzilla, and Movierulz.
The pirated HD version of Retro became available online within mere hours of release — a worrying development that could severely impact the film’s box office performance. With high production values and a star-studded cast, the leak has left fans and filmmakers disheartened.
Downloaded 'Retro'? Get Ready To Face These Risks & Fines
While some might see downloading a leaked film as a quick option, it's riddled with legal and cybersecurity risks. Indian law treats piracy as a criminal offence — individuals caught downloading or sharing pirated content could face penalties of up to Rs 2 lakh and possible imprisonment.
Beyond the legal risks, piracy platforms are often riddled with malware and scams. Users who click on suspicious links may unknowingly invite viruses, ransomware, or fall prey to phishing attacks. And even if they escape the tech traps, the poor sound and video quality of pirated prints ruins the intended cinematic experience crafted by filmmakers.
Piracy Hurts The Entire Film Industry — Not Just Stars
Films like Retro are the result of months, often years, of hard work by an army of creatives — not just lead actors and directors, but editors, background technicians, set designers, and countless others. Piracy undermines this collective effort and puts livelihoods at stake.
ABP Live strongly condemns any form of piracy and urges audiences to support creators by choosing legal means of viewing. Let’s celebrate cinema the right way — by respecting the effort that goes into bringing powerful stories like Retro to life.
Whether in theatres or through authorised streaming platforms, watching films legally helps uphold the industry and encourages more original storytelling. Say no to piracy — and yes to supporting the artists behind the screen.