Suriya’s Scene hits ₹145 crore in three days — and Mahesh Babu just handed it a viral boost. The Tamil thriller, written and directed by Jithu Madhavan, has stormed the box office with a strong opening, now sitting among the season’s top South Indian releases. Suriya plays Inbaraj, a cop with a sharp edge and deeper secrets, thrust into a prison where inmates’ behaviour unravels something far darker.

The film’s tension builds not just from the plot but from the performances, Nazriya Nazim’s return to Tamil cinema after years, Naslen’s debut, and Suriya’s commanding presence all drawing attention. Even the supporting cast, Anandaraj, Lal, Rajpriyan, Gajaraj, are getting noticed for their precision. But it was Mahesh Babu’s X post that lit up the internet: “The #Scene is seen and loved 😎😎😎 Cool, smart and so much fun… @Suriya_offl is fabulous as Inbaraj 🔥🔥🔥 Nazriya and Naslen are fantastic… Impressive in every department… A worth your time.” The endorsement came at a crucial time, word-of-mouth is driving the film’s momentum, and with Suriya already having released two films this year, Scene is proving he’s not just a star, but a consistent force.

The film is produced by Suriya and Jyothika’s 2D Entertainment and Zhagaram Studios. And while fans are buzzing over the numbers, the real question now isn’t whether Scene will cross ₹200 crore, it’s how long this wave of praise can last. Next stop: the awards circuit.