Actor Suriya is set to star in Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, which has a release date of May 1. The film's makers have been sharing interesting anecdotes and experiences from the shooting spots. One such experience was when Suriya shot for a jail set that was erected in Chennai. The jail set was a crucial part of the film, with a significant portion of Retro taking place inside a jail. The set was designed to resemble a retro-style jail, complete with a warden's office, prison cells, a library, a kitchen, and a visitors' area.
Suriya recounted his experience of shooting in the jail set, saying that for five days, he felt like he was living inside a real jail. He experienced every moment, every emotion, and even danced it all out. The makers of Retro filmed action sequences and the song Kannadi Poove in the jail set. Suriya's reaction to the set was one of amazement, as he exclaimed that despite having been to the BSNL office many times, he could not recognize the place. "I've been coming here for years. How did you bring the Madurai jail here? Super ya, Karthi!" he said.
Retro marks the first time Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya are joining hands. The film stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead and is set to release on May 1. Actors Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, Prakash Raj, and others are also part of the film. Shriya Saran will be making a special cameo appearance for a dance number. Touted to be an action love story, the music is scored by Santhosh Narayanan. Retro is produced by Stone Bench Films and 2D Entertainment. Shreyaas Krishna is the cinematographer, and the editing is handled by Mohammed Shafique Ali. Jacki and Mayapandi are the art directors.
With its unique storyline, intense action sequences, and memorable performances, Retro is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Suriya's experience of shooting in the jail set is just one of the many interesting anecdotes that have been shared by the film's makers. As the release date of Retro approaches, fans are eagerly waiting to see Suriya and Pooja Hegde in action.