Pooja Hegde watches 'Retro' in London with Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur

Suriya's much-anticipated film 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj, opened in cinemas worldwide on May 1 to an enthusiastic response. While the director attended the Indian premiere with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, many fans noticed the absence of leading lady Pooja Hegde. However, she didn’t miss out on the big moment as Pooja Hegde attended a special screening of the film all the way in London. And she wasn’t alone, adding an unexpected twist to the event.
Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur join Pooja Hegde in London
In a delightful surprise, Pooja Hegde was joined by her 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' co-star Varun Dhawan and actress Mrunal Thakur to watch 'Retro'. The trio’s appearance at the screening quickly sparked buzz online, with fans thrilled to see Bollywood stars enjoying a Kollywood blockbuster. Their presence at the London screening gave the film a unique cross-industry flair, showcasing how Suriya’s reach extends beyond language and region.

Suriya connects with fans via video call
Back in India, Suriya’s absence from the first-day-first-show events didn’t go unnoticed either. But the actor made sure his fans felt his presence, he joined a video call during a screening with director Karthik Subbaraj, surprising audiences and sharing in their excitement. Suriya expressed heartfelt thanks for the love Retro was receiving and watched live as fans reacted to the film’s key moments, adding a special layer of connection.
What’s next for Suriya and Pooja Hegde
'Retro' features a powerful ensemble cast, including Joju George and Jayaram, alongside Suriya and Pooja Hegde. With this project now out, he is wraping up work for RJ Balaji's directorial, while fans are turning their attention to Suriya’s next big film 'Vaadivaasal', directed by Vetrimaaran, set to begin shooting later this year. Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde is busy filming 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' and has exciting roles lined up, including a cameo in Rajinikanth’s 'Coolie' and the lead in Thalapathy Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan'.