Pooja Hegde Unveils Unique Character Alongside Suriya in 'Retro'

Mumbai, Dec 25 (NationPress) Actress Pooja Hegde reveals that her character in the anticipated movie 'Retro' with Suriya has a special significance for her.
On Christmas Wednesday, the stars took to their social media platforms to unveil the title of this gangster-themed drama.
Suriya shared the title teaser on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating: 'Merry Christmas Dear All #Retro Summer 2025. Looking forward to meeting you all soon! @karthiksubbaraj @hegdepooja @C_I_N_E_M_A_A @Music_Santhosh @kshreyaas' (sic).
Pooja also took to her Instagram to share the teaser link, expressing: 'This character has a piece of my heart. #RETRO A love story on adrenaline.'
The film was initially referred to as Suriya 44, marking it as the actor's 44th film.
The two-minute teaser provides a glimpse into the intense universe of 'Retro'. It opens with the two stars seated by the banks of a ghat, where Pooja, portraying a village girl and Suriya's romantic interest, ties a sacred thread around his wrist.
Suriya is then heard saying: 'I will control my temper... I’ll leave everything behind from this moment. I will strive to smile and find happiness. The essence of my life in your words, Dhammam is love. Pure love.'
In his last appearance, Suriya starred in 'Kanguva', where he faced off against Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, who played the antagonist.
As for Pooja, she has a lineup of exciting projects ahead, including Deva, Thalapathy 69, and Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Earlier this month, she initiated another shooting schedule for 'Thalapathy 69' in Chennai.
She shared her enthusiasm with her followers via a social media post, showcasing a tranquil view from the set and captioning it: 'Chennai Mornings Day 16', indicating her early 6:30 a.m. start.
'Thalapathy 69' represents Hegde's first collaboration on-screen with Vijay. This upcoming film is a significant milestone in Vijay's illustrious career. Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the KVN Productions label, the film is destined to be a grand homage to Vijay's legacy.