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Suriya's Scene: BBFC Flags Drug Misuse; Runtime Longer Than Indian Cut
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What Happened?
Suriya's film Scene, releasing on November 6, has a runtime of 149.16 minutes in India, while the UK version is 16 minutes longer. The BBFC has flagged drug misuse in its certification.
Key points
- Scene is directed by Jithu Madhavan, marking his Tamil directorial debut.
- The film features Suriya as a police officer named Inbaraj.
- Nazriya Nazim and Naslen play significant roles alongside Suriya.
- The CBFC has granted the film a U/A 16+ certificate.
- The UK version has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, longer than the Indian version.
- BBFC has issued content advisories for strong threat, violence, and drug misuse.
Key insights
- The longer runtime in the UK version could indicate additional content or edits not present in the Indian version.
- The flagged drug misuse may affect the film's reception and audience demographics.
- Suriya's collaboration with prominent actors from Tamil and Malayalam cinema could enhance cross-industry appeal.
Why it matters
The film's differing runtimes and content advisories may influence audience expectations and viewing decisions.
Entities
Suriya· PersonNazriya Nazim· PersonNaslen· PersonJithu Madhavan· PersonCBFC· OrganizationBBFC· OrganizationZhagaram Studios· Organization2D Entertainment· OrganizationIndia· CountryUK· Country
Source
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