Suriya’s new film Scene got mixed reactions after viewers compared it to the 2013 Hong Kong movie Blind Detective. While many fans praised the unique story, others pointed out similarities between the two crime comedies. One social media user wrote, "The Scene is a Copy of the 2013 Hong Kong Film!"
Suriya's latest release, Scene has opened to impressive reviews from fans and critics alike. While several are praising the unique story, some moviegoers are comparing it for its alleged similarities to a 2013 Hong Kong film. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the Tamil crime comedy also stars Nazriya Nazim and Naslen in pivotal roles. Following its theatrical release, several viewers took to social media to compare the film with Blind Detective, starring Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng. While some have questioned the similarities between the two films, others have defended Scene and praised its storytelling and entertainment value. Here's what Blind Detective is about and why the two films are being compared.
The 2013 Hong Kong film Blind Detective was directed by Johnnie To and featured Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng in the lead roles. The crime comedy thriller follows Johnston Chong See-tun (Andy Lau), a former detective who is forced to leave the police force after losing his eyesight.
He makes a living by helping the police solve unsolved cases in exchange for rewards. During an investigation into a shocking acid-throwing incident, Johnston meets inspector Goldie Ho Ka-tung (Sammi Cheng). Impressed by his ability to investigate cases despite being blind, she seeks his assistance in solving a personal mystery. The two subsequently work together to crack several cold cases.
The story follows DSP Prem Raj (Suriya), a police officer who wishes to resign from service. However, his superior refuses to accept his resignation because of his impressive work in solving criminal cases. He is assigned a murder investigation involving a pattern similar to that of the notorious Perfume Killer (Tovino Thomas). With Maya's (Nazriya Nazim) assistance, he takes up the challenge to find a new serial killer (Naslen), even as a secret about his own life complicates matters.
Following Scene's release, several viewers began pointing out similarities with Blind Detective. One social media user wrote, "The Scene is a Copy of the 2013 Hong Kong Film Blind Detective!" However, the comparisons have also received pushback from viewers who enjoyed Jithu Madhavan's film. Defending the Tamil release, one user wrote, "Beautifully crafted good movie... better than Blind Detective."