Grand Pre-Release Event of Suriya’s “Retro” Held in Hyderabad
Vijay Deverakonda Wishes Huge Success for Suriya’s “Retro”
Kollywood superstar Suriya is all set to captivate audiences with his upcoming film “Retro”, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj. Actress Pooja Hegde stars opposite Suriya in this much-anticipated project, produced under the prestigious 2D Entertainment banner, spearheaded by Suriya and Jyothika. Scheduled for a massive worldwide release on May 1st, “Retro” is distributed in Telugu by the renowned Sithara Entertainments.
The pre-release event of “Retro” was celebrated in a grand manner on Saturday evening at JRC Convention Centre, Hyderabad. Popular actor Vijay Deverakonda graced the event as the chief guest, adding star power to the celebrations.
Vijay Deverakonda’s Heartfelt Speech
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Vijay Deverakonda said,
“Namaskaram to everyone. I hope you all are doing well. Before speaking about the movie, I want to pay my respects to the victims of the Pahalgam tragedy.”
He continued,
“I am thrilled to be here to promote Suriya Anna’s film. I fell in love with his acting after watching ‘Ghajini.’ Since then, I’ve admired all his films. ‘Suriya S/O Krishnan’ holds a special place in my heart, especially the emotional ‘Chanchala’ song. Watching Suriya Anna’s performance on screen inspired me. His dedication to body, acting, and dance made me dream of meeting him one day—and today, sharing the stage with him feels surreal.”
“Suriya Anna’s choice of films inspires many actors like me. I wish ‘Retro’ becomes a massive success. Through Agaram Foundation, Suriya Anna supports numerous students, inspiring me to help students too. I hope everyone enjoys ‘Retro’ when it releases on May 1st,” Vijay concluded.
Suriya Thanks Fans and Shares Exciting Updates
Expressing his gratitude, Suriya said,
“First, I offer my respects to the Pahalgam victims. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who came today. Your overwhelming love fills me with happiness. Working with Karthik Subbaraj, known for his unique storytelling and filmmaking style, was a delightful experience.”
“I believe you all liked the ‘Retro’ trailer. Santosh Narayanan has delivered an extraordinary soundtrack, with beautiful Telugu lyrics penned by Shyam. It was an honor to share screen space with senior artists like Prakash Raj, Joju George, Jayaram, and Nasser. Pooja Hegde has been promoting the film even more passionately than me!”
Suriya also shared exciting news,
“I’m collaborating with producer Naga Vamsi and director Venky Atluri for my next project. I hope ‘Retro’ and Nani’s ‘Hit 3’, both releasing on May 1st, achieve great success. I feel proud of Vijay Deverakonda’s inspiring journey and wish the best for his film ‘Kingdom.’ Through Agaram Foundation, many Telugu supporters have stood by us, and for that, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all my fans.”
Director Venky Atluri Praises Suriya’s Legacy
Director Venky Atluri also spoke, saying,
“I am a huge fan of Suriya sir. Watching ‘Ghajini’ during my college days made me realize the power of cinema and the effort behind great performances. ‘Suriya S/O Krishnan’ felt like a textbook, teaching love, resilience, and discipline. I’m excited for ‘Retro,’ and after watching its unique trailer, I am confident the movie will be a blockbuster.”
Producer Naga Vamsi and Team Express Their Gratitude
Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi thanked Suriya for giving them the opportunity to release “Retro” in Telugu, expressing confidence that the audience will embrace the film wholeheartedly.
Co-producer Karthikeyan Santhanam shared his joy of working under the 2D Entertainment banner and thanked everyone, including Vijay Deverakonda and Venky Atluri, for their support.
Lyricist Kasarla Shyam and Actor Karunakaran Share Their Experience
Lyricist Kasarla Shyam expressed happiness that Telugu audiences appreciated his work on all six songs of “Retro,” written as original Telugu lyrics rather than mere translations.
Actor Karunakaran emotionally stated that acting in a Suriya film was a dream come true and thanked director Karthik Subbaraj for the opportunity.
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