Whether it is Hollywood or Mollywood, plot leaks are common, especially when social media analysts decode key details of highly anticipated films ahead of their release. Suriya-starrer ‘Scene’ faced a similar issue when a movie page on social media leaked a major plot point.Editor Ajmal Sabu has revealed how a major plot leak forced the makers of ‘Scene’ to change the film’s editing before its theatrical release. He said in a latest interview that the leaked information exposed what was intended to be the biggest surprise for audiences.The team subsequently reworked the narrative to reach the revelation much faster without losing important details. Ajmal also believes the film would have been a more enjoyable experience if audiences had watched it without knowing about the surprise.
Ajmal Sabu says plot leak affected the viewing experience
Speaking in an interview with Reporter Films, Ajmal Sabu recalled how the team initially managed to keep the major plot element confidential. He said nobody outside the film’s team knew about the surprise during the first cut or even when the movie went for dubbing. However, the information somehow surfaced later and began circulating before the theatrical release.“During the first cut and when we went for dubbing, nobody outside knew about the element. It was only later that it somehow got leaked. The incident was supposed to be the biggest surprise for the audience in the film. This reveal came around the 35th or 40th minute of the film. It was a reveal before the interval. The interval block remains the same as it is now. It had a reasonable length. We had deliberately slowed things down so that the audience could understand and enjoy it. Once it got leaked, we had to find a way to reach that point as quickly as possible. At the same time, we could not miss out on the other details, and those who watched the film without knowing about the reveal still had to experience the excitement. It would have been much more enjoyable if people could have watched the film without knowing about the leak,” Ajmal Sabu said.
The team reworked the narrative after the revelation surfaced
Ajmal Sabu explained that the editing team faced a difficult situation after the surprise began circulating online. The original version allowed audiences sufficient time to understand the developments leading up to the revelation. However, the leak meant that viewers could potentially enter theatres already knowing an important plot detail.The team therefore had to find a balance between maintaining the film’s pace and preserving its storytelling details. They shortened the journey towards the revelation without removing the information necessary to understand the subsequent developments. The interval block, however, remained unchanged in the final version.
Jithu Madhavan had earlier addressed the plot leak
Director Jithu Madhavan had previously spoken about the leak of a major plot detail from ‘Scene’. The revelation generated considerable discussion on social media and within the film industry. Ajmal Sabu’s latest comments offer another perspective on how the incident affected the film’s post-production process. Jithu Madhavan previously directed ‘Romancham’ and ‘Aavesham’.
‘Scene’ collects Rs 227.25 cr worldwide after nine days
On the box office front, ‘Scene’ continues to perform strongly despite the usual post-opening-weekend fluctuations. According to Sacnilk, the movie collected Rs 9.50 crore net in India on its ninth day. This represents a 58.3% increase compared with its Friday collection, indicating a strong Saturday recovery.The film’s India net collection has now reached Rs 127.20 crore. Its domestic gross stands at Rs 147.75 crore, while the worldwide gross collection has climbed to Rs 227.25 crore. The latest figures shows the film’s continued theatrical momentum during its second weekend. The latest worldwide total also puts ‘Scene’ ahead of ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ by Rs 64 crore.