‘Retro’ box office collections day 8: Suriya’s action drama crosses Rs 52.7 crores

Suriya’s latest film ‘Retro’, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, continues its decent run at the box office despite noticeable weekday drops.Steady Momentum Despite Drop in WeekdaysAccording to the Sacnilk website, on day 8 (Thursday), the film earned an estimated Rs 1.75 crore net across all languages, taking its total India net collection to Rs 52.70 crore. After an impressive opening day haul of Rs 19.25 crore, the film saw expected drops but maintained consistent weekend numbers.Retro Movie ReviewThe Day 8 figure includes revenue primarily from Tamil and Telugu versions, with the Tamil version contributing the most. While the momentum has slowed, ‘Retro’ has held its ground in key regions.Occupancy Sees a Dip, But Holds in Prime ShowsOn May 8, ‘Retro’ recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 15.32%, with a stronger response during afternoon (17.39%) and night shows (17.66%). The Telugu version saw an overall occupancy of 11.25%, slightly lower but steady, with marginally better footfall in the evening and night slots.Here’s a look at Day 8 occupancy rates:Star Power and Our VerdictRetro stars Suriya in a lead role alongside Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash Raj. The film’s mix of action, drama, and nostalgia has appealed to a wide audience base. ETimes review for the film read, “Karthik Subbaraj manages to make us overlook all these reservations with sheer filmmaking flair. A 15-minute single-shot sequence that involves song and dance, heated conversation and tense action just makes one want to stand up and applaud.”The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the film can sustain and inch closer to the Rs 75 crore milestone.