Mahesh Babu Backs Suriya’s Scene As Domestic Box Office Crosses ₹83 Crore Net

Mahesh Babu rarely minces words on his cinema watch-list. Taking to social media on November 9, the Telugu star gave an unequivocal endorsement to Suriya's latest theatrical outing, Scene, calling director Jithu Madhavan’s crime caper sharp, stylish, and thoroughly entertaining. The applause lands at an opportune moment. The film is currently tearing through southern box office turnstiles, racking up a massive ₹96.88 crore domestic gross in just four days.

"The #Scene is seen and loved," Mahesh Babu posted, praising the production across every department. He singled out Suriya’s turn as DSP Inbaraj as "fabulous," while commending co-stars Nazriya Nazim and Naslen for anchoring the eccentric comedy with high-energy performances. Madhavan drew specific praise for sharp writing and disciplined execution, with Mahesh Babu declaring the theatrical release an outright "must-watch."

Chaos, Resignations, and Copycats

Part of the film's appeal lies in its refusal to play the standard procedural straight. The story tracks DSP Inbaraj, an unorthodox police officer on the verge of resigning from the force. He wants out. Yet, before Inbaraj can surrender his badge, a bizarre criminal dossier lands on his desk. A calculating killer named Eeswaran, played by Naslen, is loose on the streets and systematically restaging infamous historical crimes. Joined by Nazriya’s Maya, Inbaraj plunges into an off-kilter manhunt that offsets grim forensic stakes with deadpan situational humor.

The Southern Box Office Breakdown

Ticket counters reflected that word-of-mouth momentum on Day 4, pulling in a strong ₹19.94 crore net across Indian cinemas. The lion’s share came from Tamil Nadu, where the original version swept up ₹16.72 crore from 4,361 screenings. Telugu-dubbed circuits contributed another ₹3.22 crore from 1,423 shows, demonstrating healthy crossover appetite ahead of Mahesh Babu's public backing.

Sustaining weekday momentum remains the acid test for any wide-release comedy. But with ₹83.09 crore net already locked in and the ₹100 crore gross mark within striking distance, Madhavan’s caper enters the rest of the week holding the strongest hand in southern theatres.