Marking the first anniversary of her Tamil blockbuster ‘Retro,’ Pooja Hegde has flooded social media with gripping anecdotes from the sets, blending danger, determination, and delight. The actress’s latest Instagram dump features candid BTS shots and clips, painting a vivid picture of the high-stakes journey that brought this romantic-action saga to life.
‘One year of Retro! Shooting felt like an epic expedition,’ Pooja wrote. Torrential storms halted progress, a ligament tear left her battered amid muddy chaos, yet the crew’s resolve shone through every trial.
Horror struck when fire erupted on their boat during a crucial scene—’Our boat caught fire (Suhas, eternal hero)!’—and they navigated a serpent-filled island that tested their mettle. But Pooja insists the atmosphere was anything but tense. ‘Surrounded by peace, endless laughter, and a shared love for storytelling. When you’re with the perfect team, hardships melt away.’
Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Retro (Love-Laughter-War),’ backed by Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment, features Surya as a man entangled in his criminal upbringing, desperate to build a tranquil future with Pooja’s Rukmini, thwarted by relentless past demons.
As fans relive these insider scoops, Pooja’s post underscores the magic of collaborative filmmaking, where peril forges unbreakable bonds and pure passion elevates ordinary shoots into legendary tales.
