Retro Telugu Collections have turned out to be disappointing despite the star presence of Suriya. Released on May 1, 2025, alongside Nani’s HIT 3, Retro had high expectations. However, poor word of mouth and mixed reviews have severely impacted its performance.

In its first four days, the film could only collect a share of ₹3.7 crore in the Telugu states—a surprisingly low figure considering Suriya’s popularity. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj on a lavish budget, the film failed to connect with the audience due to its slow and underwhelming narration.

Pooja Hegde played the female lead, but even her presence couldn’t save the film. Retro also performed poorly in Tamil, further dimming its prospects of recovery.