Nazriya Nazim is winning appreciation for stepping outside her familiar screen persona in Suriya-starrer ‘Scene’. The actor, who is known for her expressive performances and bubbly characters, has taken on action sequences for the first time in her career in director Jithu Madhavan's film. Now, stunt choreographer Chethan D'Souza has praised her dedication and willingness to learn while performing the demanding sequences.

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Sharing behind-the-scenes pictures from the film's stunt rehearsals on Tuesday, Chethan celebrated Nazriya's transformation, calling it a journey "from Expression Queen to Action Queen!"

Describing his experience of working with the actor, the stunt choreographer said, "It was a joy to work with Nazriya Nazim. What I loved most was her willingness to learn and give her best to every single move. No complaints, no excuses, just pure dedication and effort. She made my job so much easier!"

Chethan also hinted that ‘Scene’ could mark the beginning of a new chapter in Nazriya's career, describing it as her "journey into the world of action". He expressed pride in the actor's work and the effort she put into the sequences.

Nazriya Nazim reacts to stunt choreographer's praise

Nazriya responded to Chethan's appreciation post with her characteristic humour. Sharing it on her Instagram Stories, the actor wrote, "Me wondering why Master actually thinks I can do this," followed by a laughing-with-tears emoji. She also called the stunt choreographer "the best" at what he does.

The behind-the-scenes pictures offer a glimpse of the work that went into preparing Nazriya for her action sequences. While the film makes use of her familiar cute and bubbly screen presence, her character Maya also gets to showcase a different side of the actor.

 

‘Scene’ marks Nazriya's return to Tamil cinema after a gap of 12 years. She stars opposite Suriya in the film, directed by Jithu Madhavan, known for ‘Aavesham’ and ‘Romancham’. The director has also drawn attention for the way Maya's character challenges audience expectations.

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Released on November 6, ‘Scene’ has been enjoying a strong run at the worldwide box office. The film has reportedly collected more than Rs 140 crore globally in its first five days, adding to the buzz around its cast and action sequences.