Director Jithu Madhavan, who made his Tamil cinema debut with the film Scene, has revealed that a significant plot twist involving Suriya’s character was leaked before the film's first look was even unveiled. The filmmaker, speaking to Cineulagam, clarified that the information was not a fan theory or public speculation, but an actual leak that occurred during the post-production phase.
Madhavan expressed that the revelation was particularly concerning because the film’s narrative structure, specifically the first half, was carefully built around this surprise element. The plot point regarding the true nature of Suriya's character is revealed to the audience around the interval, leading the director to admit he was worried about how viewers would respond to the film in theatres once the secret was already circulating.
Reports indicate that before the film's official release, there was widespread speculation that Suriya, who portrays DSP Inbaraj, plays a blind character. While some audiences initially treated this as a fan theory, Madhavan confirmed these reports were indeed based on leaked information. Beyond the plot leak, the director also addressed recent criticism regarding the film's first song, which some viewers felt lacked a 'mass' appeal.
The film, which features an ensemble cast including Nazriya Nazim, Naslen, Lal, Anandraj, and debutant influencer Rajpriyan, hit theatres on November 6. Despite the pre-release leak, the movie has garnered positive feedback and achieved strong commercial results.
Key facts
- The film Scene was released in theatres on November 6.
- Trade analyst Sacnilk reported a worldwide gross collection of Rs 174.40 crore within five days of release.
- The film's India net collection reached Rs 97.40 crore across 5,324 shows by Day 5.
- Overseas gross collection stands at Rs 61.25 crore.
- Jithu Madhavan stated the leak occurred during the post-production stage.
Why it matters
The film has maintained a strong box office performance despite the early revelation of its core plot twist. Trade data shows the project has reached a worldwide gross of over Rs 174 crore in its opening five days, suggesting the leak did not significantly deter public interest or theatre attendance.
Source: Times of India, Hindustan Times
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