Suriya’s Scene opens with a crime comedy and serial-killer case

Suriya’s crime comedy-thriller Scene opened in theatres on November 6, bringing the actor together with Nazriya Nazim and Naslen in a story about a police officer drawn back into a serial-killer investigation. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film is his first Tamil feature. Suriya plays DSP Inbaraj, a police officer whose earlier investigation resurfaces as a series of murders prompts renewed scrutiny. He is pulled back into the case and works with Maya, played by Nazriya, as they pursue Eswaran, played by Naslen. The film combines the investigation with dark comedy, action and unexpected turns. The film’s tonal balance has drawn mixed responses. Several reviews praised its blend of crime and comedy, and the performances by the three leads. Other assessments said the humor was uneven or that the investigation lost momentum. One review found the setup slow before later developments paid off; another said the second half loosened after a tightly paced opening. These are critical judgments, rather than measures of audience response. Suriya’s portrayal of Inbaraj is a central focus of the reviews. They describe a character who is unconventional and reluctant to return to police...