Retro' box office collection day 6 (live): Suriya and Pooja Hegde starrer slows down

Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, 'Retro' featuring Suriya and Pooja Hegde is a high-octane Tamil action thriller that blends nostalgia with modern storytelling. Featuring a gripping plot and powerful performances, the film has struck a chord with mass audiences since its release. After a strong four-day run at the box office, 'Retro' witnessed a noticeable dip on its fifth day. The film, which opened to great anticipation and positive word of mouth, earned an estimated ₹19.25 Cr on Day 1 across all languages, led primarily by Tamil audiences. Over the weekend, it sustained momentum, pulling in ₹7.75 Cr on Friday, ₹8 Cr on Saturday, and ₹8.48 Cr on Sunday, bringing the four-day total to ₹43.48 Cr India net.Day 6 sees sharp drop as weekday slump hits hardOn Tuesday (Day 6), however, 'Retro' saw a steep fall in collections, earning just ₹2.10 Cr across India. The drop, although expected due to the weekday effect, was sharper than ideal for a film that had such a promising start. Occupancy levels reflected the trend: morning shows saw around 13% turnout, afternoon 14%, and evening 19%, showing that audience interest declined significantly compared to the weekend highs.Tamil version leads the revenueThe Tamil version continued to dominate collections throughout the five days, while the Telugu and Hindi versions made only marginal contributions. The film’s genre and regional appeal seem to have played a key role in drawing crowds during the extended opening weekend, especially in metro cities and Tier-1 regions of Tamil Nadu.All eyes on midweek and second weekend for box office stabilityWith a total India net collection of Rs 49.22 Cr, 'Retro' now faces a crucial midweek test. The coming days will determine whether it can stabilize or fades quickly after the initial hype. Industry watchers are keeping an eye on its second weekend performance to assess its long-term box office potential. Despite the drop, the film has already established itself as a solid opener and remains in the conversation.