Chennai: Actor Suriya is set to return to the big screen with a different role in Scene, a crime comedy directed by Jithu Madhavan. The makers released the film’s trailer on Saturday, offering a glimpse of Suriya as DSP Inbaraj, a police officer who appears more interested in staying away from work than solving crimes.

The film marks Suriya’s third theatrical release of 2026, following two successful releases earlier this year. The trailer introduces a quirky world filled with eccentric characters, unusual situations and comic exchanges. Malayalam actor Naslen also makes his Tamil cinema debut with the film, playing Eeswaran Joseph, a character who appears to be at the centre of trouble across the city.

Nazriya Nazim joins the cast as Maya, an unconventional house help who seems just as comfortable handling confrontations as managing everyday situations.

Suriya plays a police officer who wants to quit

The trailer introduces DSP Inbaraj as an officer who appears to have lost interest in his profession. Despite being at a significant stage in his career, he decides to resign from the police force and retreat into a relaxed domestic routine.

Rather than worrying about his professional future, Inbaraj spends his time at home, sitting on the sofa and listening to music. His former colleagues, however, are unable to understand why an experienced police officer would suddenly choose to walk away from his job.

One of the trailer’s humorous sequences shows Inbaraj preparing an omelette while the policemen discuss his resignation. Even when a group of officers arrives at his house to persuade him to return to duty, he appears completely uninterested in their concerns.

He continues playing with a stress ball as the officers attempt to convince him. The situation becomes more amusing when they inform him that they have orders to bring him to the police station by force.

Inbaraj does not put up much resistance. The policemen eventually carry him out of his house, with the officer casually smoking even as he is lifted down the stairs.

The scene establishes the film’s comic approach to its central character. Instead of presenting a conventional police officer who is eager to take charge, the trailer shows Inbaraj as someone who seems determined to avoid responsibility.

Inbaraj reveals his political ambitions

One of the more interesting moments in the trailer comes when Inbaraj’s superior questions why he has decided to resign at the peak of his career.

In response, the officer reveals that he wants to enter politics. The exchange adds another layer to his character and provides a possible explanation for his sudden decision to leave the police force.

The moment may remind viewers of actor Vijay, who stepped away from acting earlier this year to focus on his political career and subsequently became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

However, the trailer does not establish that Inbaraj’s political ambitions are directly inspired by any real-life personality. Instead, the reference creates an interesting connection for audiences familiar with the changing relationship between cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu.

The trailer also offers a possible explanation for Inbaraj’s apparent lack of enthusiasm towards his job. His fellow officers believe that he has become bored because he does not consider anyone his equal.

This detail suggests that his unusual attitude may have more to do with his personality and professional circumstances than a simple dislike of police work. The film appears to use this contradiction as a source of humour.

Naslen makes his Tamil cinema debut

The trailer also introduces Malayalam actor Naslen as Eeswaran Joseph. His character appears to be responsible for creating trouble across the city, although the trailer keeps several details about his role under wraps.

Like Inbaraj, Eeswaran does not appear particularly concerned about the situations around him. In one sequence, he is seen enjoying a lollipop, while another shows him listening to music.

The music-related moment also echoes a sequence featuring Suriya’s character and his interaction with Alexa. These similarities suggest that the film may draw humour from the contrasting yet equally unconventional behaviour of its two central characters.

Scene marks Naslen’s debut in Tamil cinema. The actor has established himself in Malayalam films, and his entry into a Tamil-language project alongside Suriya adds to the film’s cross-industry appeal.

The trailer does not reveal the full connection between Eeswaran and Inbaraj. However, their introduction suggests that the two characters will play important roles in driving the film’s crime-comedy narrative.

Jithu Madhavan makes his Tamil directorial debut

With Scene, director Jithu Madhavan is making his Tamil directorial debut. He is best known for directing the 2024 Malayalam action comedy Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil.

Aavesham emerged as a major box-office success and received attention for its humour, energetic performances and distinctive characters. Its popularity raised expectations around Madhavan’s next project.

The filmmaker now moves into Tamil cinema with a story featuring Suriya in an unconventional police role. The trailer suggests that Scene will combine crime-related developments with character-driven comedy rather than follow the familiar format of a serious police drama.

The director’s transition into Tamil cinema, along with Naslen’s debut in the industry, makes the project notable for audiences following Malayalam and Tamil films.

Nazriya Nazim returns to Tamil cinema after 12 years

Nazriya Nazim is another prominent addition to the cast. She plays Maya, described as Suriya’s unconventional house help.

The trailer presents Maya as a character who is not easily intimidated. She appears comfortable taking charge of situations and is also willing to get physical when circumstances demand it.

Her character seems to bring another source of humour and unpredictability to the film. Although the trailer offers only a glimpse of her role, Maya does not appear to be a conventional supporting character who remains in the background.

Scene also marks Nazriya’s return to Tamil cinema after a gap of 12 years. Her last Tamil release was the romantic film Thirumanam Enum Nikkah, directed by Anis and released in 2014.

Her appearance alongside Suriya adds to the film’s ensemble, which brings together performers from the Tamil and Malayalam film industries.

What the Scene trailer reveals about the film

The trailer establishes Scene as a crime comedy built around characters who do not necessarily behave as expected. Suriya’s Inbaraj is a police officer who wants to leave his profession, while Naslen’s Eeswaran appears to move through chaotic situations without much urgency.

Nazriya’s Maya adds another unpredictable personality to the mix. The interactions between these characters could form the central appeal of the film.

For Suriya, the project offers a departure from more conventional roles associated with police dramas. His portrayal of a reluctant officer, particularly the scenes involving his resignation and forced return to the police station, gives the trailer its comic identity.

With Jithu Madhavan making his Tamil debut as a director and Naslen entering Tamil cinema, Scene also brings together talent from two major South Indian film industries.

The trailer has provided an initial look at the film’s characters and tone, but the complete story and the nature of the central conflict remain under wraps. Audience expectations will now depend on how the film develops the unusual combination of crime, comedy and eccentric personalities introduced in the promotional video.