Raj Kapoor’s most ambitious dream was broken. ‘My name Joker’, which had created a mountain of expectations, the mind had fallen. The Great Show Man was drowned in Aakanth’s loan. Home and R.K. Had to mortgage even the studio. He raised his favorite pastime in debt burden, deep disappointment and depression.

It was a comic book. The name was Archie. While reading this, his eyes were stuck on a dialogue, and he was, “Seventeen years of age, we have our own life, and we realize it.” What happened after this, he set a new example bypassing the customs.

This entire story is mentioned in KA Abbas’s book Bobby-The Complete Story. Is also justified. A film that changed the direction and condition of cinema, why not write a book on it? That too at the hands of the person who has been a part of that history!

How did Rishi Kapoor become the hero of ‘Bobby’

A sentence of Archie Comics ’17 is no age ‘shook Raj Saheb inside. Raj Kapoor picked up the car and reached the office of his trusted writer ‘Khwaja Ahmed Abbas’ in Juhu. On the way, Abbas Saheb’s partner and co-writer V.P. Sathe also joined him.

In that journey from Dionar to Juhu, Raj Kapoor had created the entire scene in his mind. Had had decided to give the character of Hero to his son Chintu (Rishi Kapoor). The same son whose ‘Mera Naam Joker’ was well appreciated.

The afternoon of 1972 became a sweet memory and settled in everyone’s hearts. Kapoor, Abbas and Sathe together sowed Bobby’s seeds. The film based on teenage love touched an entire generation with innocence, simplicity and unmatched music.

‘Bobby’ became an example

When ‘Bobby’ was released on 28 September 1973, it became an example. The beginning of the seventies was tremendous. Iqbal of Indian cinema was elevated. Rajesh Khanna was dominated as a romantic hero by giving 15 hits, as well as Dev Anand’s ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna’ (1971) showed hippie and drug culture well, in the meantime, Prakash Mehra’s ‘Zanjeer’ (1973) made the Hindi film industry aware of ‘Angry Young Man’.

In a similar era, Raj Kapoor introduced ‘Bobby’ on a teenage age innocent rebellion, where Rishi Kapoor became the face of the younger generation dreams. Breaking the traditions in the film, Raj Kapoor gave a modern look to fourteen -year -old teenager Dimple Kapadia. Like the characters adorned on the pages of Archie Comics, there was an emphasis of shorts, swimsuits, maxi gowns, polka dots and bell-boatms. Rishi Kapoor’s style also turned into a jolt. Torn jeans, Bushshirts and Pulover became the style statement of the youth.

This film changed many narratives. Kishore love, new actors, younger generation rebellion, fashion, music and boldness attracted the youth a lot and this is where the era of teenage romance in Hindi cinema started.

Retro x review: Surya is in discussion about the film retro. The film is released on 1 May. In this film, Surya’s action avatar has been seen by the fans. Fans are reaching theater to watch Surya’s film. Giving great response to the film. Fans have also given reviews good to the film. Let’s know how the film is.

Fans gave such review to retro

One user wrote- First half brilliant Surya. Vaaranam was craving for this since Aayiram. Single shot fire. Fans have also shared the tight card of the film and the scenes of Surya’s entry. Apart from this, the theater was converted into a concert in the film’s interwell. Everyone lit the phone’s light. You guys got them danced. What a single shot was 15 minutes. Set fire.

At the same time, a user wrote- Retro’s first half review. Karthik Subbaraj is the master. Surya’s performance won the show. Single shot sequence which also has dance, drama and stunt. Peak Stuff. Love- Laughter-War Justified. However, some people described the film as boring. One user wrote- First half is boring and second half flop. Surya’s flop series continues.

#Retro 1st half review

Karthik subbaraj, the master

The performer #SuriyaSteals the show

Single Shot Sequence Involving Dance, Drama, Talkie and Stunts Peak Stuff

Love-loghter-waar justified

Into the second half pic.twitter.com/a3daopsinh

– 03 (@idhaanvedha) May 1, 2025

#Retro Review

First half

Good & Effective #Suriya shines #Poojaahegde & the rest are too good

Sana on another level with bgms

That one shot Scene at Start is Whistle Worthy

Cinematography ●

Action Scenes #RETRORIVIEW #KarthikSubbaraj #Retrofdfs pic.twitter.com/cpkye5d92u

– SWAYAM KUMAR DAS (@kumarswayam3) May 1, 2025

I heard review from my frand after the first half!
He said theater blast for 15 mins kanimaa
Intro 15 Mins and Interval 15 Mins (This 45MINS will be peak of the first half

Sure it will be a comeback for suriya

Karthik Subbaraj – Second Half will be Beast Mode #Retro

– Javeed Akthar (@javeedakthars) May 1, 2025

#Retro review

Very average first half followed by a flop second half. Suriya’s Flop Streak Continues .. Overacting Sceneslam Theva Illa Na .. Andha Temple Scenelam So Cringe. Solradhuku Onnum Illa .. Indha Sk Fanslam Kindal Panuvangalae#Retrofdfs

– Suriya fan (@asaaltu_) May 1, 2025

#Retro : First Half was craving for this #Suriya SInce Vaarnam Aayiram. Joju jayaram as usual . Single shot pic.twitter.com/hb8quvh9zv

– Augustine g Akkara (@Ge_x_) May 1, 2025

Bro put the break before accelerate #Retropic.twitter.com/fjwkouuua

– Tꫝꪖꪶꪖρꪖꫝꪗ eꪀ (@gupthadhoni25) May 1, 2025

Title card #Retro pic.twitter.com/dzij7ywne8

– Suriya fans rage (@suriiyafansrages) May 1, 2025

Theatre turned into concert at interval

Rohini sevandhuduchu#Retro pic.twitter.com/0cpdexy5yp

– Aᴋᴀꜱʜ sғᴄ (@akashsuriya_fc) May 1, 2025

Ithu Padam … a subbu padam..how he elevate ‘naa ….
First Half:- #Retro , #Suriya , #Retrofdfs pic.twitter.com/mwywbk9s8w

– butcher (@butcheroiiiii) May 1, 2025

Kanima .. You Guys Made Him Dance ….
What a single shot
15 min single shot
The one acy#Retro #Retrofdfs pic.twitter.com/le2sjxopny

– Dr yadav (@dryada5197) May 1, 2025

Let us know that the film has started on the high note. The film has earned Tamil Nadu 7.75 crores in advance booking. At the same time, 1 crore has been crossed in Kerala and Karnataka. Apart from Surya, this film also stars Pooja Hegde, Jairam, Prakash Raj, Sujit Shankar, Joju George. The film has been directed by Karthik Subbaraj.

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