The cop comedy-drama Scene has made a significant impact at the global box office, crossing the Rs 150 crore mark within its first four days of release.
Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film features Suriya in the role of Crime Branch Inspector Inbaraj, alongside Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. The narrative follows Inbaraj as he is pulled back into active duty to track down a serial killer mimicking a criminal he previously apprehended. The film’s performance has been particularly notable in the Indian market, where it recorded a net collection of Rs 84.4 crore over its first four days. Benefiting from a festival holiday, the movie saw a strong performance on its first Monday, earning Rs 21.25 crore net—an 11% increase over its opening day figures. With an India gross collection reaching Rs 99.59 crore, the film is projected to surpass the Rs 100 crore gross milestone domestically by Tuesday.
Box Office Milestones and Regional Performance
The success of Scene has also marked a career high for actor Naslen, who plays the antagonist in the film. With its current trajectory, the movie has officially become Naslen’s second-highest-grossing film in India, surpassing his 2024 release, Premalu, which earned Rs 75.64 crore net. The only film currently ahead of Scene in Naslen’s filmography is the 2025 release Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, which concluded its run with Rs 157.04 crore.Regionally, the film has demonstrated broad appeal. In its home market of Tamil Nadu, the movie secured Rs 35 crore, while also performing well in Kerala with Rs 16.75 crore. Further contributions came from the Telugu-speaking regions, which accounted for Rs 13.75 crore, and Karnataka, which added Rs 7 crore to the total. Internationally, the film has maintained strong momentum, generating Rs 51.5 crore in overseas markets, which brings the total worldwide gross to approximately Rs 151.09 crore.
