Actor Naslen has received considerable attention for his performance in Suriya‘s Tamil film ‘Scene’. The young Malayalam actor has surprised audiences by stepping away from his familiar boy-next-door roles and taking on a challenging character. His performance has also triggered comparisons with Suriya, but Naslen was quick to put the praise into perspective during a recent interaction with the film’s team.
Naslen responds to comparisons with Suriya after ‘Scene’
During a press interaction, a reporter pointed out that some viewers felt Naslen was more impressive than Suriya in the film. The actor immediately dismissed the comparison and praised his co-star instead. “Absolutely not. He is the one. That’s all,” Naslen replied, making it clear that he did not agree with placing himself above the senior actor.He later explained his response and said he was happy that audiences were appreciating his performance. “I am also very happy. But Suriya sir has delivered a phenomenal performance. He is someone who has proved himself many times. We all know that he is a legend. This character is not an easy one, but he has performed it brilliantly. Hearing such comments makes me very happy. Thank you,” he said.
Naslen recalls acting alongside Suriya in ‘Scene’
Naslen also spoke about the experience of sharing screen space with Suriya, particularly during the scene in which his character hits the senior actor. He said the feeling of working alongside someone he admired stayed with him throughout the project.“These feelings came to me when I first heard the story and even while shooting. I would sometimes stop and wonder about the fact that I was acting alongside him. I kept thinking about who I was actually sharing the screen with. It was a very special feeling, and I am extremely happy about the experience,” the actor recalled.
Naslen’s villain role in ‘Scene’ and box-office performance
Directed by Jithu Madhavan, ‘Scene’ marks Naslen’s Tamil cinema debut and features Suriya in the lead role. The film also stars Nazriya Nazim, marking her return to Tamil cinema after 12 years. Naslen plays a negative character, making his performance one of the major talking points among audiences. Sushin Shyam has composed the music, marking another important Tamil film debut for the composer.Released during the Diwali season on November 6, the film opened alongside Nayanthara’s ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’. ‘Scene’ has remained popular at the ticket counter because of its Tamil and Telugu versions, which accounted for its domestic success. The film’s success and the reception for Naslen’s portrayal have led to a good debut for the actor among the Tamil audience.
