'Retro' box office collection day 2 (live): Suriya's film holds steady despite drop

Suriya's much-hyped film 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj, had a strong start at the box office, earning an estimated Rs 19.25 crore on its opening day in India. With the Tamil version contributing Rs 17.25 crore, the film saw a solid turnout from fans, especially in Tamil Nadu. The initial response reflected the massive anticipation around the collaboration between Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj, with multiplexes and single screens showing high occupancy across key regions on May 1.
Steady footing despite Day 2 dip
On its second day, 'Retro' witnessed a drop in collections but continued to hold steady, raking in Rs 7.85 crore across all languages in India, as per Sacnilk. While this dip was expected given the weekday factor, the film maintained decent traction in urban centers and among Suriya’s fanbase. This takes the film's total two-day India net collection to Rs 27.10 crore. The movie's performance is being closely watched as it enters the weekend, which could significantly influence its first-week total.
Occupancy reflects sustained interest
Looking at the day-wise occupancy for the Tamil 2D version, 'Retro' saw morning shows operating at 23.91% capacity, slightly dipping during the afternoon with 21.53%, but bouncing back during the evening with 28.34%. These numbers show that despite the drop from its opening, the film continues to pull crowds, especially for evening screenings. The response from Tamil-speaking regions continues to be stronger than the dubbed versions.
Weekend crucial for big numbers
With positive word-of-mouth, intriguing plot elements, and Suriya’s star power, 'Retro' is expected to pick up momentum again over the weekend. All eyes are now on Saturday and Sunday to see if the film can cross the Rs 50 crore mark in its opening frame and establish itself as a summer blockbuster in Tamil cinema.