It was a delight to watch Suriya and Nazriya Nazim in Scene (2026). Director Jithu Madhavan has taken a serial killer story and made it an enjoyable watch. Crime, investigation, humour, love and loss are all served in the right measure. Nothing is overdone, including Suriya’s acting. Scene, is a recommended watch. Mangoidiots rates it a Ripe.
Watching the trailer, I expected Suriya to play a cop in his usual Singam style, perhaps rougher because of a past trauma. Instead, his DSP Inbaraj is a different kind of character. Suriya brings Inba to life well. I liked him here more than in his recent Viswanath and Sons (2026).
Nazriya plays Maya, Inba’s assistant, and gives a brilliant performance. I was happy to see her in a Tamil film after a decade.
Even with these two, the film needed a convincing villain. Naslen from Mollywood is outstanding as the young and brilliant serial killer Eeswaran. I wouldn’t be surprised if the character becomes a template for many screen villains in the years to come.
The plot is simple and familiar. A killer for hire is on the loose, and the police investigation is going nowhere. The investigation chief, Stephen, played by Lal, turns to Inba, a recently resigned DSP. Inba suffers from a serious ailment. The story is about how he and his ragtag team catch the killer.
What makes this ordinary premise entertaining is the sharp screenplay. It doesn’t wander or spend time on elaborate backgrounds for the hero or the villain. Maya gets a little introduction, though I felt even that could have been cut.
Tovino Thomas makes a memorable guest appearance as Victor. I also enjoyed Lal as Stephen. His character is a little comical for an investigation chief, but he was fun to watch.
If you don’t mind a few gruesome murders and want to leave a film with a smile, I recommend Scene.
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