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Suriya's 'Retro' breaks Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly' record in advance bookings

Suriya's 'Retro' breaks Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly' record in advance bookings

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Updated: May 1, 2025, 10:11 IST

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Suriya's 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj and co-starring Pooja Hegde, is generating immense excitement ahead of its May 1 release. Advance ticket bookings began on April 27, witnessing overwhelming demand and server crashes. The film has already grossed Rs 5 crore in Tamil Nadu within 24 hours and surpassed 'Good Bad Ugly' record by selling 82,000 tickets.

Suriya's 'Retro' breaks Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly' record in advance bookings

After the disappointment of 'Kanguva', actor Suriya is making a strong comeback with 'Retro', a film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Suriya’s co-star in this movie is Pooja Hegde, and it also stars Joju George and Jayaram in important roles. The music for the film is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. 'Retro' is set to release on May 1, coinciding with Labour Day, and the excitement surrounding the film’s release is already palpable.
'Retro' ticket booking begins
The advance ticket booking for 'Retro' began on April 27 at 4 PM, and the response has been nothing short of overwhelming. The early demand for tickets was so high that the servers crashed temporarily, delaying the booking process. The promotion of the film, which is being released as a pan-Indian film, is currently in full swing, with massive promotional activities taking place across the country.
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'Retro' shows strong early demand
Once the booking process resumed, it quickly gained momentum, with the film grossing Rs 5 crore in Tamil Nadu alone within just 24 hours as per Filmibeat. This is a remarkable feat for any of Suriya’s films, highlighting the growing anticipation for 'Retro'. With May 1 being a public holiday, all shows, including morning, afternoon, and evening, are filling up fast, reflecting the film’s widespread appeal.

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'Retro' breaks 'Good Bad Ugly' records
Within just a day of the ticket sales opening, 'Retro' has already broken records previously held by 'Good Bad Ugly'. In the first 24 hours, 'Retro' sold 82,000 tickets, surpassing Ajith’s 'Good Bad Ugly', which sold 57,000 tickets in the same time frame. This indicates a massive fan following and signals that 'Retro' is poised to make a significant impact at the box office when it releases.

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