Suriya’s Scene, directed by Jithu Madhavan, promises a blend of crime, thriller and dark comedy, with Nazriya Nazim returning to Tamil cinema after 12 years and Naslen taking on an antagonist role.


The audio and trailer launch of Suriya’s much-awaited Tamil film Scene offered several interesting insights into the making of the film, with Nazriya Nazim, Naslen and director Jithu Madhavan sharing their experiences of working on the Diwali release.


Scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on November 6, Scene brings together Suriya, Nazriya and Malayalam actor Naslen in a crime-comedy thriller that promises an unconventional theatrical experience. The film marks Nazriya’s return to Tamil cinema after 12 years and features Naslen in a negative role opposite Suriya.


Suriya promises a mix of murder, mystery and madness

At the event, Suriya described “Scene” as a fresh experience featuring murder, mystery, madness and laughter. He also urged audiences to approach the film with an open mind rather than being influenced entirely by the expectations created during the promotional campaign.


Suriya, meanwhile, expressed confidence that the film would offer audiences an entertaining experience during the Diwali festive season.


Nazriya calls working with Suriya a dream come true

For Nazriya, Scene represents the fulfilment of a long-standing wish to share screen space with Suriya. Speaking at the event, the actor said she had missed a couple of earlier opportunities to work with the Tamil star and was delighted that their first collaboration had finally materialised through Jithu Madhavan’s film.


Nazriya also expressed her excitement about being part of a project helmed by the director, whose distinctive approach to filmmaking has generated considerable interest among audiences.

Her return to Tamil cinema after more than a decade adds another interesting dimension to Scene. The actor, who enjoys popularity among Malayalam and Tamil audiences, is expected to be an important part of the film’s narrative.


The collaboration has also brought together talent from the Tamil and Malayalam film industries, with Jithu Madhavan directing Suriya in a film that appears to depart from the conventional image of a mainstream Tamil star vehicle.


Naslen opens up about playing a villain opposite Suriya

Naslen, who has earned recognition through his performances in Malayalam cinema, spoke about the experience of playing an antagonist opposite Suriya.


The actor admitted that he felt scared while acting alongside the Tamil star, largely because he had always admired him. However, he added that the experience ultimately made him happy.


Naslen also responded humorously when asked whether his naturally quiet demeanour was part of his preparation for the character. He suggested that his character was not entirely bad and was, in a way, innocent.


The casting is among the intriguing aspects of Scene, particularly as Naslen steps into a role that contrasts with the characters audiences have come to associate with him.


The film's trailer introduces his character, Eeswaran, as a potentially menacing figure, setting up an intriguing dynamic between him and Suriya's character, Inbaraj.


The prospect of watching Naslen take on a darker role opposite one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars has added to the anticipation surrounding the film.


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Jithu Madhavan responds to online theories about Scene

Director Jithu Madhavan also addressed the numerous theories and discussions surrounding Scene on social media. With the film generating considerable curiosity ahead of its release, viewers have been analysing the promotional material for clues about its plot and characters. Jithu, however, encouraged audiences to rely on the content already released by the team.


The director pointed out that the makers had unveiled three teasers and a trailer, suggesting that audiences had already received enough glimpses of the film to form their own expectations.


He said he did not want to add to the existing hype and preferred that viewers watch the film before arriving at their conclusions.


Jithu also shared a light-hearted observation about casting Naslen as the antagonist. When asked how he approached the actor for the role, the director joked that he had never looked at Naslen as a romantic hero.



The remark prompted further interest in Naslen's character and the kind of performance audiences can expect from him in the film.


The film has attracted attention not only because of Suriya's presence but also because of Jithu Madhavan's involvement. The director, known for his distinctive storytelling style, is making his Tamil directorial debut with the project.


With Nazriya returning to Tamil cinema, Naslen exploring a negative character and Suriya appearing in an unconventional role, Scene is shaping up to be one of the notable releases of the Diwali season.


The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 6, alongside other major releases competing for audiences during the festive window.