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Negative reviews and lack of audience interest severely impacted Retro’s box office collections, especially in key Telugu-speaking regions. As a result, the film is facing a major downfall and might exit theaters sooner than expected.
Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro features Pooja Hegde as the female lead. Unfortunately, she too faces a setback with this project, marking another flop in her career. Despite the star power and stylish presentation, the film failed to connect with the audience emotionally or narratively.
Unless a miracle turn of events happens, Retro seems poised to become one of the forgettable outings in Suriya’s filmography.
Ajith’s powerful return to the big screen with the gangster action drama Good Bad Ugly has now set its sights on the digital space. The much-awaited Good Bad Ugly OTT release is officially happening on May 8 on Netflix. The film will be available to stream in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, offering a wider reach for fans across India.
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film was a huge hit at the box office, collecting over Rs. 240 crores worldwide. The movie stood out for its high-octane action sequences and strong fan service, even though the storyline received mixed reviews. Still, it delivered what Ajith fans were hoping for—pure entertainment.
While the movie underperformed in the Telugu market due to weak promotions, it still found success in other regions. Trisha Krishnan played the female lead, alongside Arjun Das, Priya Prakash Varrier, Prabhu, Prasanna, Shine Tom Chacko, and more in key roles. The film was produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar.
For viewers who missed it in theatres, the Netflix release on May 8 is the perfect chance to catch up on this mass entertainer.
Nithiin’s latest action-comedy entertainer Robinhood is all set for its digital debut. The Robinhood OTT release has been quietly confirmed for May 10th on ZEE5, although the platform hasn’t made an official announcement on its social media. The streaming date was spotted on ZEE5’s upcoming releases catalogue.
Directed by Venky Kudumula, Robinhood marked his second collaboration with Nithiin after their hit film Bheeshma. While expectations were decent at first, the trailer and songs didn’t generate the buzz the makers had hoped for. Despite aggressive promotions, the movie had a dull opening and failed to impress at the box office due to poor word of mouth.
The film stars Sreeleela as the female lead—her second outing with Nithiin after Extraordinary Man. The supporting cast includes Devdatta Nage, Rajendra Prasad, Vennela Kishore, Shine Tom Chacko, Aadukalam Naren, Mime Gopi, and Subhaleka Sudhakar. The music was composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, and the film was bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers.
Robinhood might not have worked theatrically, but its OTT release could offer a second chance to engage with the audience at home.
Nani is riding high on success, and his latest release HIT 3 proves it once again. The film opened with strong collections, and within two days, the numbers are already showcasing Nani’s growing box office power.
HIT 3 has received a lot of positive word of mouth, driving more footfall into theatres. What’s notable is that the film carries an A certificate due to its high level of violence, which typically limits the family audience. Still, the thriller is performing exceptionally well.
Trade analysts believe that had HIT 3 received a U/A certificate, the collections would have been even higher. Regardless, Nani’s star power is ensuring that the film dominates across major regions. Day-three figures are also projected to be massive if the trend continues.
Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, this intense crime thriller is produced by Nani and his team, and it’s quickly becoming one of the standout hits of the year.







