Retro starring Suriya in the lead, has released in theaters worldwide marking Labour's Day, and the first show premiered at 9 AM IST in most places. Early Retro reviews have now started cropping up, and they indicate a big comeback for Suriya. Some extraordinary Retro reviews, as found on X:

The ONE #Suriya is back🔥#Retro stands tall as one of the finest mass entertainers in recent times. Every department delivers at the highest level, pure satisfaction.

Suriya couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect comeback🥺 pic.twitter.com/dWmXJWvQHH

— Mohammed Ihsan (@ihsan21792) May 1, 2025

Enna maari Velaipaadu 😭🔥🔥🔥🔥#Retro pic.twitter.com/23yrVe3ZBR

— THE ONE ஆத்ரேயாடா ™ 🔥 (@Athreyada_offcl) May 1, 2025

Subbu gives a first half that probably S fans have been waiting for almost 12 years. He's let him on a rampage.

Looking forward to the War. pic.twitter.com/OJV99Sb2ng

— siddharth🌬️ (@21ddharth) May 1, 2025

Completely na

— Kakashi Man 💮 (@SBR_offl) May 1, 2025

Mass scene dha interval vandhu paathurpinga!!

Oru smile la goosebumps vechaan paaru @karthiksubbaraj 🔥🔥

Merattal da ♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Retro

— Naveen (@NaveenSuriya_FC) May 1, 2025

#Nani & #Suriya is Impressive with films #Hit3 & #Retro Today
- Nani delivered what he promised
- Suriya Also comes with a Strong Note
- Both have Some Story problems but are Worth Watchable
- But #AjayDevgn fails with #Raid2 #Hit3Review #RetroReview #Raid2Review #Poojahegde pic.twitter.com/Gifkxwiv4r

— MJ Cartel (@Mjcartels) May 1, 2025

#Retro -
Better than Mercury,Mahaan,XX,Jagame
& better than Anjaan,Masss,24,Singam3,TSK,NGK,Kaappaan,SP,ET,Maattrraan,RakthaCharithiram & Kanguva.
THATS the TWEET!!👍👍#RetroReview #RetroBlockbuster #BlockbusterRetro pic.twitter.com/OPeJSeF2UP

— PRFZealotsII (@ZealotsMr2) May 1, 2025

The One is Back 💥❤️‍🔥

Excellent Public Response Response after #RetroFDFS 🔥❗️#Retro #RetroReview pic.twitter.com/9k19BNAv3X

— Content Media (@contentmedia__) May 1, 2025

#RetroReview
Suriya come back 🔥
Action sequence Vera level
Second half than konjam bore but ok overall Super 👍

— Love 💜 (@Love_cinema_365) May 1, 2025

Suriya-க்கு இந்த படம் Comeback 🔥| Retro FDFS Review

▶️ https://t.co/lkMaBSrLEu… #Retro #RetroFDFS #RetroFromToday #RetroFromMay1 #TheOne #Suriya #Kanimaa #PoojaHegde #KarthikSubbaraj #SanthoshNarayanan #RetroReview #MovieReview #Cineulagam pic.twitter.com/1JiIGuHUyr

— Cineulagam (@cineulagam) May 1, 2025

Retro is written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, with Pooja Hegde playing female lead, and Santhosh Narayanan for music. The movie is a joint production venture of Jyotika and Suriya's 2D Entertainment, Karthik Subbaraj's Stone Bench Films.