Karthik Subbaraj Plans Extended Version of Retro as Limited Series on OTT
Retro, starring Suriya and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, was released with high expectations but underperformed at the box office. Despite its stylish presentation, many viewers felt the film faltered in the second half due to an overload of themes and narrative complexity. The film also featured Pooja Hegde as the female lead.
Currently streaming on Netflix, Retro might soon get a second chance to impress its audience.
In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Karthik Subbaraj revealed that he’s in discussions with Netflix to launch an extended limited series version of Retro. “I told the representatives I’d offer a limited series with deeper emotional arcs and detailed action sequences after 3-4 months of the original OTT premiere,” said Subbaraj.
He emphasized that this version is more than just adding deleted scenes. “The spiritual, cult, and comedy aspects of the film will be explored in standalone 40-minute episodes. For instance, one episode delves into the psychological depth of Jayaram Sir’s character.”
Although Netflix hasn’t officially approved the idea, the director is committed to finding a way to bring this extended vision to the audience.
