Nov 06, 2026 3:57pm IST
‘Scene’ vs ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ Box Office: Suriya Scores a Bumper Opening, Nayanthara Gets a Fair Start in Morning Shows
Two prominent Tamil releases, Suriya starrer “Scene” and Nayanthara’s “Mookuthi Amman 2”, hit the screens amid buzz and excitement among cinegoers. With the promotional assets of both films clicking with fans, the two films opened on a high note in Tamil Nadu, especially “Scene,” leading by a huge margin.
After a phenomenal presale response, Suriya’s film has taken an excellent start in morning shows, registering an average occupancy of around 60%. The film has already collected over ₹7 crore and is currently targeting the ₹20 crore mark. However, it would be interesting to see whether it goes past “Kanguva” (₹24 crore) to become the actor’s biggest opener.
Suriya has already enjoyed a great 2026 by delivering consecutive hits with “Karuppu” and “Vishwanath & Sons.” Meanwhile, Nayanthara’s “Mookuthi Amman 2” had a fair start with around 25% and has collected just under a crore in the morning shows. While both films will rely on word of mouth, the latter will have more impact, as the first part was an OTT release.
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Interestingly, “Ramayana: Part 1” has better occupancy in Tamil Nadu than “Mookuthi Amman 2,” with close to 48%, and Pondicherry leads with an unbelievable 99%.
Suriya’s “Scene” is written and directed by Jithu Madhavan and stars Naslen and Nazriya Fahadh alongside Lal, Anandaraj and John Vijay. The film has music by Sushin Shyam, cinematography by Vineeth Augustian and editing by Ajmal Sabu.
“Mookuthi Amman 2” is directed by Sundar C, known for “Ullathai Allittha,” “Arunachalam,” and “Anbe Sivam.” It also stars Urvashi, Thudiya Vii, Regina Cassandra, Yogi Babu and Abhinaya in pivotal roles. The movie is bankrolled by Wales Film International, Avini Cinemax, Nayanthara and Ivy Entertainment.
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