Actor Mahesh Babu praises Suriya's new Tamil film Scene as box office collections cross ₹ 145 crore

Box Office Success

Telugu actor Mahesh Babu has praised the Tamil film Scene, calling it a must-watch after its release in theatres on November 6. The film earned ₹ 145 crore in worldwide gross collections within three days. It marks the third release of the year for lead actor Suriya, following earlier hits like Karuppu and Vishwanath and Sons.

Cast And Crew

In the film directed by Jithu Madhavan, Suriya plays a prison officer named Inbaraj whose secret gets exposed, forcing him to take on an investigation while inmates behave strangely around him. The cast also features Nazriya Nazim, marking her return to Tamil cinema after 12 years, and Naslen in his Tamil film debut. Other actors in the movie include Anandaraj, Lal, Rajpriyan, Suresh Mathiyalagan, and Gajaraj.

Reactions And Production

Mahesh Babu shared his review on X, describing the movie as cool, smart, and fun while praising the writing and direction. Suriya and his wife Jyotika thanked fans on social media for accepting the film across different languages and borders. The project was produced by Suriya and Jyotika through their production house 2D Entertainment alongside Zhagaram Studios.

Context

Actor Mahesh Babu is currently preparing for his upcoming film Varanasi directed by SS Rajamouli, which is scheduled for release in 2027. Production companies often back multiple projects to expand their reach across regional film industries in India.