Actor Suriya, currently on a whirlwind promotional tour for his upcoming film Retro, made a heartfelt appeal to fans in Thiruvananthapuram, urging them to steer clear of smoking. Although he has portrayed smokers in some of his films, Suriya emphasized his personal stance against the habit. “I smoke only for the sake of my characters,” he said. “Please don’t pick it up in real life. Even one puff can trap you. It’s something I would never endorse.” 

 
Addressing a massive crowd at the event — which also saw co-stars Joju George and Jayaram in attendance — Suriya shared his excitement about collaborating with director Karthik Subbaraj, calling it a long-cherished dream. “This film has Karthik’s unique style and flavour. We shot it like a family for four months. It’s unlike anything I’ve done before, and I hope you all love it,” he said. He also lauded Joju George and Jayaram for their performances and praised filmmaker Alphonse Puthren, who edited the film’s dynamic trailer.

The actor also expressed deep gratitude. Calling the people of Thiruvananthapuram his extended family, he said, “I bow before you for standing here patiently for hours. I have no words to thank you enough for the love you’ve shown. Kerala truly is God’s Own Country, a land that embraces all forms of art.”

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Produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films, Retro features Pooja Hegde as the female lead, along with an ensemble cast including Jayaram, Nasser, Prakash Raj, and Sujith Shankar. Set against a backdrop of crime and redemption, the film follows Suriya’s character as he tries to leave behind a life of violence for love.

Retro features music by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by Shreyaas Krishna, and editing by Shafique Mohamed. The film, which wrapped filming last October, has been certified U/A and has a runtime of 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 30 seconds.

Suriya Confirms Next With Venky Atluri

Recently, while promoting Retro in Hyderabad with actor Vijay Deverakonda, Suriya confirmed his next collaboration with director Venky Atluri. While announcing the project, Suriya shared that he felt compelled to make the announcement at the event, beginning by acknowledging Allu Arvind, under whose blessings the journey had started. He mentioned that, after much anticipation, they were collaborating with Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments and director Venky.

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