After delivering successful Malayalam films like Romancham and Aavesham, director Jithu Madhavan makes his Tamil debut with ‘Scene’. Starring Suriya, Nazriya Nazim and Naslen in the lead roles, the film is a crime comedy with an investigative thriller backdrop. Released on November 6, 2026, the film also features Lal, Anandaraj, John Vijay, Raj, and Priyan. Suriya and Jyothika produce the film, while Sushin Shyam handles the music and Vineeth Augustian takes care of cinematography. Read our review here
Story:
Suriya plays DSP Inbaraj, an unconventional police officer who has submitted his resignation multiple times, but his superior, Stephen (Lal), refuses to accept it and keeps assigning him important cases. Things take an interesting turn when Inbaraj gets involved in a serial killer investigation. He notices similarities between the current murders and an earlier case he handled. Naslen plays Eeswaran, a young man connected to the series of murders, while Nazriya appears as Maya, who assists Inbaraj in the investigation. The story follows the investigation and the cat-and-mouse game between the cop and the killer.
What about on-screen performances?
Suriya is undoubtedly one of the biggest strengths of the film. He gets a refreshing character that allows him to move away from his usual larger-than-life image.
Suriya’s comic timing, expressions and unusual mannerisms work well, and he brings the right balance of seriousness and humour to Inbaraj. It is refreshing to see him enjoy such a different role.
Naslen is another major highlight. He brings a unique quality to Eeswaran, making the character interesting through his casual body language and controlled performance. His combination of innocence and menace adds considerable value to the cat-and-mouse portions.
Nazriya is impressive as Maya. She brings her natural charm and energy to the character and shares good chemistry with Suriya.
Lal is effective in his role, while the supporting cast also contributes to the film’s quirky atmosphere. The characterisation of the supporting actors is one of the film’s positives.
What about off-screen talents?
The biggest strength of ‘Scene’ is its attempt to present a familiar serial killer investigation in an unconventional manner. Instead of treating the subject as a completely serious thriller, Jithu Madhavan builds the narrative around eccentric characters, unusual situations and humour.
The first half takes a lot of time to establish the characters and the central investigation. A few comedy sequences also take time to work, and the initial portions could have been tighter. However, the setups gradually begin to pay off only as the story progresses.
The second half is passable, especially when the investigation develops into a cat-and-mouse game between Suriya and Naslen. The character interactions, unexpected developments and humour provide a few passable moments.
The director also makes good use of the lead actors’ different strengths rather than depending entirely on Suriya’s star image. However, the investigative portions could have been stronger, and a few developments feel convenient.
The film also occasionally prioritises quirky situations over the seriousness of the central crime story. As a result, it does not always deliver the tension expected from a proper investigative thriller. Despite these shortcomings, the performances keep the film interesting.
Sushin Shyam’s background score complements the unusual mood of the film and adds energy to several important sequences. It is not regular but suits the mood of the film.
Vineeth Augustian’s cinematography supports Jithu Madhavan’s distinctive storytelling style. The visuals suit the film’s crime-comedy atmosphere without becoming unnecessarily flashy.
Ajmal Sabu’s editing keeps the proceedings reasonably engaging, particularly when the investigation and comedy tracks come together. If the film had been reduced by ten minutes, the effect would have been even better.
The action sequences are integrated into the narrative, while the production and technical departments maintain the film’s quirky tone. The mood of the film has been kept quite unique and this might not go well with many.
‘Scene’ has its moments but they fail to entertain thoroughly. The film has an OTT kind of feel and does not suit the big-screen format as we get while watching the film.
What’s Hot?
Situational comedy
Suriya’s role
What’s Not?
Predictable Story
Slow pace
Boring screenplay
Lack of tense moments
Verdict:
Overall, Scene is a crime comedy that benefits only from strong performances from Suriya, Naslen and Nazriya. The first half is slow and takes time to settle, but the second half has some moments. The film is not a gripping investigative thriller that one expects but has only select few moments that stand out and make this film a dull watch this weekend.
TeluguBulletin.Com Rating 2.25/5
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