Atlee hails Suriya's 'Scene' as a paisa vasool entertainer
- Director Atlee reviewed 'Scene' on X, calling it a 'paisa vasool' entertainer.
- The film marks the first Tamil directorial project for Malayalam filmmaker Jithu Madhavan.
- 'Scene' has achieved an international gross of Rs 66 crore within its first week.
- Suriya and Jyotika produced the film under their banner 2D Entertainment.
- The movie has become one of the top-grossing Tamil films in North America this year.
Director Atlee shared his review of the film Scene on X on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, expressing admiration for the film's storytelling and performances.
Atlee labeled the movie a "paisa vasool" entertainer, a term meaning the film provides full value for the ticket price, and recommended it for viewing with friends and family. He also described Suriya's acting in the project as a "stunning performance".
Global box office reaches Rs 66 crore
The film has reached a global box office gross of Rs 66 crore, after overseas markets added Rs 4 crore to the total. The domestic market accounts for 65% of the worldwide gross, while overseas territories contribute 35%.
Domestic net collections began with Rs 19.15 crore on its opening Friday, 6 November, followed by Rs 20.35 crore on Saturday and Rs 23.65 crore on Sunday. The net collection was Rs 21.40 crore on Monday. Wednesday's domestic net collection was 37.4% lower than the Rs 12.85 crore recorded on Tuesday. Over its first six days, the movie was screened 34,274 times.
All of Suriya's releases in 2026 have secured positions among the five biggest grossers in the North American territory.
Atlee highlights performances of Naslen and Nazriya
Director Atlee praised actor Naslen, saying, "Naslen, MY GOD! What a performer! Such incredible charisma and screen presence! A superstar in the making, brother!
He also lauded Nazriya Nazim for her return to Tamil cinema, describing her comic timing, charm, and humor as "outstanding".
The film features a cast including Suriya, Nazriya Nazim, Naslen, and Anandaraj. Atlee also recognized Anandaraj for his entertaining performance and credited Sushin Shyam for the music.
Jithu Madhavan makes Tamil directorial debut
Jithu Madhavan directed the film, which blends elements of crime, mystery, and comedy. This project marks his first Tamil directorial effort.
Suriya and Jyotika produced the film under their banner 2D Entertainment in partnership with Zhagaram Studios. Atlee extended his congratulations to the production team at Zhagaram Studios along with Suriya and Jyotika.
Occupancy rates and language-wise collections
The film recorded an average revenue per show of ₹15,226 across 5,287 screenings. Tamil-language screenings generated ₹86.55 crore net, accounting for 82.1% of the total revenue.
Telugu-language screenings contributed ₹18.90 crore net, representing 17.9% of the total. On Wednesday, overall occupancy reached 32% for Tamil theatres and 28% for Telugu theatres.
The Tamil 2D release recorded 35.36% overall occupancy, with 24.46% in the morning, 37.92% in the afternoon, and 43.69% in the evening. The Telugu 2D version saw 20.03% overall occupancy, with 14.36% in the morning, 25% in the afternoon, and 20.73% in the evening.
Suriya and Mahesh Babu acknowledge the film's success
Suriya acknowledged the praise from Atlee on X, stating, "Thank you for the love, Dear Atlee".
Actor Mahesh Babu also shared his appreciation for the film prior to Atlee's review.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Atlee Praises Suriya's Scene, Calls The Film Complete "Paisa Vasool Entertainer" (ndtv.com)
- 'Scene' box office collection day 6: Suriya, Nazriya Nazim's film crosses Rs 100 cr India Net; beats Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' in North America (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- Paisa Vasool (2017 film) (Wikipedia — background) (en.wikipedia.org)
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