Retro
“Love. Laughter. War.”
A man with a violent past seeks a fresh start, but the life he left behind resurfaces, forcing him to face old conflicts and redefine his future.
Where to watch Retro in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Retro there. Availability last verified on June 22, 2026.
Where is Retro streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Retro
Retro is a 2025 Tamil-language romance, action and drama film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The cast is led by Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Joju George. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Retro was produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Creations and made in India. It was released on April 30, 2025, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Karthik Subbaraj
- Writers
- Karthik Subbaraj
- Release date
- April 30, 2025
- OTT release
- May 30, 2025
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- 2D Entertainment, Stone Bench Creations
Retro cast & crew
Retro was directed by Karthik Subbaraj and written by Karthik Subbaraj.
The cast features Suriya as Paarivel Kannan / Jada Muni, Pooja Hegde as Rukmani, Joju George as Thilagan, Jayaram as 'Chaplin' Lolly, Vidhu as 'King' Michael Mirasu, and Nassar as Rajavel Mirasu.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography is by Shreyaas Krishna, and it was produced by Suriya and Jyothika.
Is Retro worth watching?
At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy romance, action, and drama, Retro is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Retro
In United States, you can stream Retro on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 30, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Retro
Suriya
Paarivel Kannan / Jada Muni
Pooja Hegde
Rukmani
Joju George
Thilagan
Jayaram
'Chaplin' Lolly
Vidhu
'King' Michael Mirasu
Nassar
Rajavel Mirasu
Prakash Raj
Dharmendran
Sujith Sankar
Freddie Milton
Avinash Raghudevan
Prabhu
Karunakaran
Anthony
Gajaraj
Lord Milton
Tamizh
Pasupathi
Retro — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Retro in United States?
Retro is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Retro on Netflix?
Yes — Retro is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Retro in?
Retro is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Retro?
Retro runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
▸What is Retro rated?
Retro is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
▸When did Retro release on OTT?
Retro became available digitally on May 30, 2025.
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