Scene, Suriya’s Tamil crime comedy directed by Jithu Madhavan, opened in cinemas on Friday, November 6, 2026, and earned about ₹200 crore worldwide in its first week. It made about ₹112 crore net in India in seven days, the second-biggest opening week of Suriya’s career. Reviews are mixed, and no OTT date has been announced. This page has the day-wise box office, the review verdict, the ending explained behind a spoiler button, the cast and where to watch.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Box office figures run through Day 7 (Thursday, November 12).
Scene Quick Answers
- Box office: about ₹112 crore net in India and ₹200.60 crore worldwide in 7 days. See the day-wise table.
- Review verdict: mixed. Ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5. See the reviews.
- Ending: explained behind a spoiler button in Scene ending explained.
- OTT release date: not announced. See OTT.
- Runtime and certificate: 2 hours 29 minutes, U/A from the CBFC.
- Cast: Suriya, Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. See the cast.
Scene Box Office Collection Day Wise
Here are the India net collections for all languages, from Koimoi and Sacnilk, which agree on every day except Day 7.
| Day | Date | India net (₹ crore) |
| Day 1 | Friday, November 6 | 19.15 |
| Day 2 | Saturday, November 7 | 20.35 |
| Day 3 | Sunday, November 8 (Diwali) | 23.65 |
| Day 4 | Monday, November 9 | 21.40 |
| Day 5 | Tuesday, November 10 | 12.85 |
| Day 6 | Wednesday, November 11 | 8.05 |
| Day 7 | Thursday, November 12 | about 6.2 |
| Week 1 total | 7 days | about 111.6 |
- India net after 7 days: about ₹112 crore, which Koimoi calls the second-biggest opening week of Suriya’s career behind Karuppu (₹113.85 crore).
- Worldwide gross after 7 days: ₹200.60 crore, according to The Week and Outlook, including about ₹71 crore overseas, per Sacnilk.
- The ₹100 crore mark: the film crossed ₹100 crore in India within its first week, and Suriya and Jyotika thanked fans for it.
- After Diwali: collections slowed once the festival weekend ended. Day 7 fell about 24% from Day 6, according to Outlook.
- Against Ramayana: both films opened for Diwali, but Ramayana: Part 1 earned far more, about ₹565 crore net in eight days.
Indian box office is not officially tracked, so trackers differ on net and gross and the numbers often move by a few crore. We will update this page as final figures come in.
Is Scene Worth Watching? Review and Verdict
Critics are split, and most land somewhere in the middle. Suriya, Naslen and Nazriya get praise, while the story and the comedy get mixed marks.
| Outlet | Verdict |
| The Week | 3/5 |
| Gulte | 2.5/5 |
| M9 | 2.25/5 |
| Deccan Chronicle | 2/5 |
| Hollywood Reporter India | Positive, praises Suriya, Naslen and Nazriya |
| Onmanorama | Positive, calls it a playful crime caper powered by Suriya’s charm |
| Deccan Herald | Mixed, calls Suriya compelling in an average cop drama |
The Week calls it a Malayalam-style crime comedy written in Tamil, with some delightful genre subversions, and says the slapstick comedy slows the film and the tense moments are few. Onmanorama praises Suriya’s balance of humour and police authority and says Naslen takes a while to accept as the villain but makes it work, though it finds the handling of drugs and violence problematic. Sushin Shyam’s songs get a mention for adding energy.
Our read of the reviews: it is worth a watch for Suriya fans and for anyone who likes an offbeat crime comedy, and less so if you want a tense thriller. At 2 hours 29 minutes it is far shorter than the 3 hours 15 minutes of Ramayana: Part 1.
Scene Ending Explained (Spoilers)
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The setup: Inbaraj is a police officer whose sight is failing, and the killer he is hunting, played by Naslen, seems so ordinary that people overlook him.
How it ends: Inbaraj catches the killer, who turns out to be copying an earlier case from Inbaraj’s past. He does not kill him, and hands him over to the authorities.
A sequel? The ending leaves room for a follow-up, according to Gulte and Koimoi, but the makers have not confirmed a sequel.
Scene OTT Release Date
No OTT platform or release date has been announced for Scene. The film is in cinemas only for now. We will update this page when the makers confirm where and when it will stream.
Where to Watch Scene
Scene is playing in cinemas in Tamil and Telugu. Book through your local cinema chain or ticketing app and check listings for the language you want. If you are choosing between Diwali releases, our Ramayana: Part 1 guide covers the other big film in cinemas.
Scene Trailer
The video above is the official trailer from the Sony Music South YouTube channel.
Scene Cast and Characters
| Actor | Character |
| Suriya | Inbaraj, the police officer at the center of the story |
| Nazriya Nazim | Maya, Inbaraj’s companion |
| Naslen | The serial killer |
| Lal | Inbaraj’s superior officer |
| Anandraj | Supporting role |
The trailer shows Inbaraj quitting the force at the peak of his career before a senior officer pulls him back to investigate a murder.
Scene at a Glance
| Detail | Scene |
| Release date | Friday, November 6, 2026, in cinemas |
| Director and writer | Jithu Madhavan |
| Producers | Suriya and Jyotika |
| Music | Sushin Shyam |
| Runtime | 2 hours 29 minutes |
| Certificate | U/A (CBFC) |
| Genre | Crime comedy |
| Languages | Tamil and Telugu |
| Streaming | No OTT date announced |
More Tamil and Indian Entertainment
For Tamil television, see our Bigg Boss Tamil 10 guide, and for the other big Indian release this month, see our list of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian movies.
Scene FAQ
What is the Scene box office collection?
After seven days it had about ₹112 crore net in India and ₹200.60 crore worldwide gross, according to trade trackers. It opened with ₹19.15 crore net.
Is Scene a hit?
It crossed ₹100 crore in India in its first week and had the second-biggest opening week of Suriya’s career, but collections slowed after Diwali. A final verdict depends on its full run.
Is Scene worth watching?
Reviews are mixed. Critics praise Suriya, Naslen and Nazriya, while the story and the slapstick comedy get mixed marks.
How does Scene end?
The ending is explained in the spoiler section above.
Is there a Scene sequel?
No sequel has been confirmed. The ending leaves room for one.
When will Scene release on OTT?
No date or platform has been announced. It is in cinemas only.
Who directed Scene?
Jithu Madhavan, a Malayalam filmmaker known for Romancham and Aavesham, in his first Tamil film.
Who stars in Scene?
Suriya plays the lead, with Nazriya Nazim, Naslen, Lal and Anandraj.
Is Scene a Tamil or Malayalam film?
It is a Tamil film with a Malayalam-style crime-comedy feel, directed by Malayalam filmmaker Jithu Madhavan and starring Malayalam actors Nazriya Nazim and Naslen.
How long is Scene?
2 hours 29 minutes.
What is the certificate for Scene?
The CBFC gave it a U/A certificate.
Who composed the music for Scene?
Sushin Shyam.
In which languages is Scene releasing?
Tamil and Telugu.
When did Scene release?
Friday, November 6, 2026, in time for Diwali.
Sources: release date, runtime, certificate and crew are from Sacnilk, The Hans India, DT Next and Onmanorama. Box office is from Koimoi, Sacnilk, The Week and Outlook. Reviews are from The Week, Gulte, M9, Deccan Chronicle, Hollywood Reporter India, Onmanorama and Deccan Herald. The ending is from Koimoi and AltBollywood. This page is not affiliated with the makers.
Image credit: the featured image combines cutouts from Wikimedia Commons photos of Suriya (Shiva CK, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Nazriya Nazim (Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0), with an original ReadersFusion background. No stills from the film are used. If you are a rights holder and would like anything changed, see our terms of service or contact us.
