Scene Movie X (Twitter) Reviews: Suriya's Crime Comedy Is 'Fresh In Treatment, Mediocre In Impact'

Suriya's latest film, Scene, has opened in theatres on November 6, coinciding with the Deepavali celebrations. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the Tamil action-comedy crime thriller also stars Naslen and Nazriya Nazim in pivotal roles. Following its theatrical release, the film has sparked conversations on social media, with moviegoers sharing their first reactions on X (formerly Twitter). While several viewers have praised Suriya's unconventional cop avatar, the film's humour, performances and narrative twists, others feel that it falls short of expectations. One viewer described it as 'fresh in treatment, mediocre in impact'. Here's what audiences are saying about Scene.

Audience reactions to Suriya's Scene on X (formerly Twitter) have been largely positive, with several viewers praising the film's second half, performances and genre-bending treatment. One user called it "a cracker of an entertainer, seamlessly blending genres like comedy, action and thriller". Another wrote, "Second Half >>> First Half", while praising Suriya's character and Naslen's performance. A viewer also hailed the film as a "Superb Second Half", calling it another winner for Suriya.

However, not everyone has been impressed with the film. Venky Reviews offered a mixed-to-negative verdict, describing Scene as "Fresh in Treatment, Mediocre in Impact!" The reviewer noted that while the dark crime comedy has a unique treatment and plenty of quirkiness, its humour is hit or miss.

The investigative portions reportedly fail to maintain engagement, with the film feeling low on stakes and leaning more towards the lighthearted side than expected. The reviewer rated it 2.25-2.5 out of 5.

Another disappointed viewer, Rahul Shaji, called the film "a very flat movie with no high moments". Criticising its comedy and pacing, the user wrote that "none of the comedy worked for me" and that "the film drags in both halves". While Nazriya's portions were highlighted as the only positive, Naslen's performance was also criticised. The viewer concluded that Scene was "below average", particularly considering the hype surrounding the Suriya-starrer.

In Scene, Suriya plays DSP Inbaraj, an unconventional police officer with a sharp instinct for solving complicated criminal cases. However, his career takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself caught up in an investigation involving a series of murders that bear similarities to a case from his past. Despite stepping away from the police department, Inbaraj is drawn back into the hunt for a dangerous killer.

As the investigation progresses, Inbaraj joins forces with Maya (Nazriya Nazim), whose abilities prove crucial to the case. Together, they attempt to track down Eeswaran Joseph (Naslen), a calculating and ruthless killer who poses a formidable challenge. Blending dark humour, quirky characters and crime-solving elements, Scene takes a rather unconventional approach to the familiar cat-and-mouse thriller. The film also explores Inbaraj's personal vulnerabilities, adding another layer to his character as the investigation unfolds. With Jithu Madhavan bringing his signature mix of eccentric humour and unpredictable storytelling, the narrative moves between crime, comedy and action.