Suriya aced Retro's first glimpse shot in one take

The team behind director Karthik Subbaraj’s highly anticipated action film Retro, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, recently revealed an exciting behind-the-scenes moment. Despite heavy rain, Suriya flawlessly delivered the film’s first glimpse shot in a single take.

On Monday, the makers shared behind-the-scenes details through a comic strip, breaking the usual tradition of launching a film with a pooja. The production house, Stone Bench, posted the Retro BTS Comic: Episode 1 on X, highlighting the unique way they introduced the film.

Instead of a traditional ceremony or a standard promo, the team decided to make a bold statement by shooting a powerful scene. No fluff, just pure cinematic punch. And guess what? Fans went crazy for it! the post read.

The unit had to shoot despite unpredictable weather conditions. Rain or shine, the shot had to happen! The first glimpse of Retro was filmed in insane rain, but the team didn’t back down, they added.

Praising the dedication of the cast and crew, the makers stated, Suriya sir? Absolute legend—nailed the shot in just one take! They also revealed that the entire post-production work, including DI (Digital Intermediate), was completed on location. No delays, no last-minute panic—just smooth, efficient work, the team concluded.