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Retro(2025)

6.5/10
Tamil162 mins

Retro (2025) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Starring Jayaram, Vidhu and Karunakaran. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Retro stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2025.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
30 April 2025
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man with a violent history tries to leave it all behind for a peaceful new life. However, his dangerous past catches up with him, dragging him back into old fights. He must now confront these conflicts to decide what his future will hold.

Can he outrun the man he used to be?

Film Details

6.5Rating
162Minutes
TamilLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date30 April 2025
Also Known AsSuriya 44 · Cult · Dhammam · Retro · 誓约归隐

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionredemption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitycomplex
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Retro' was inspired by the director's love for 1980s Tamil cinema aesthetics and music.
  • Karthik Subbaraj wrote the script with actor Vijay Sethupathi in mind, but scheduling conflicts led to a different lead.
  • A key action sequence was shot in a single take lasting over five minutes, requiring two days of rehearsals.
  • The soundtrack features a rare collaboration between composer Santhosh Narayanan and a classical Carnatic vocalist.
  • Parts of the film were secretly shot in Karaikudi to capture its unique heritage architecture for flashback scenes.
  • The climax was rewritten three times after test audiences felt the original ending was too dark.
  • A vintage motorcycle from the 1970s was restored specifically for the protagonist's introductory scene.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Retro

Rajavel Mirasu-Dharmendran40 films
Rajavel Mirasu-'Chaplin' Lolly9 films
Dharmendran-'Chaplin' Lolly9 films
Rajavel Mirasu-Original Music Composer7 films
Director-Original Music Composer7 films
Rajavel Mirasu-Jada Muni / Paarivel Kannan6 films
Rajavel Mirasu-Anthony6 films
Dharmendran-Jada Muni / Paarivel Kannan6 films
Rukmini's Father-Anthony6 films
Rajavel Mirasu-Rukmini's Father5 films
Anthony-Original Music Composer5 films
Rajavel Mirasu-Rukmani4 films
Dharmendran-Rukmini's Father3 films
Anthony-Lord Milton3 films
Original Music Composer-Lord Milton3 films
Jada Muni / Paarivel Kannan-Rukmini's Father2 films
Rukmani-'Chaplin' Lolly2 films
Director-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions