Director Jithu Madhavan has put an end to speculation about sequels to his recent films, clarifying that there are currently no officially confirmed plans for second instalments of either Suriya-starrer Scene or Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham. The filmmaker, who has delivered three successful films in recent years, said that Romancham remains the only project for which a sequel has been formally announced. He also explained that the endings of Scene and Aavesham were deliberately designed to leave room for their stories to continue, rather than serve as indications that follow-up films were already in development.
Jithu addressed the speculation while speaking to the media at a press meet for Scene. Reports had suggested that the filmmaker was planning sequels to all three of his recent releases, particularly after audiences noticed the closing sequences of Scene and Aavesham. However, he clarified that there had been no official announcements regarding either film’s second part.
“Only ‘Romancham’ has had its sequel officially announced. Everything else is speculation. Whether it is ‘Aavesham’ or ‘Scene’, there has been no announcement of a second part. Their endings only suggest that the stories do not necessarily end there. We wanted audiences to leave the theatre feeling that there was more to the story. That is why we included those tail-end sequences,” he said.
The filmmaker’s clarification makes a distinction between leaving a narrative open-ended and actively developing a sequel. While the closing portions of both films have encouraged discussions about what could happen next, Jithu indicated that these creative decisions should not be interpreted as confirmation of future projects.
Jithu Madhavan Says Aavesham 2 Discussions Have Taken Place
While neither Aavesham 2 nor Scene 2 has been officially announced, Jithu offered a little more clarity on the possibility of revisiting the worlds of his earlier films. Speaking about Romancham, his 2023 horror-comedy, the director said that a sequel could materialise if the right circumstances and timing came together. The film, which established Jithu as a filmmaker to watch, remains the only one of his recent projects with an officially announced follow-up.
On the possibility of Aavesham 2, Jithu acknowledged that conversations had taken place, but stressed that no concrete decision had been announced. The 2024 Fahadh Faasil-starrer emerged as one of the most popular Malayalam films of the year, with its distinctive characters and humour making it a major talking point. The film’s conclusion also left audiences curious about the possibility of another chapter in the story of Ranga and his gang.
However, Jithu’s comments suggest that discussions alone should not be taken as an indication that the project is moving towards production. As things stand, there is no official confirmation of Aavesham 2.
The filmmaker also addressed rumours about a possible collaboration involving Dulquer Salmaan and Mamitha Baiju. Dismissing reports about the proposed project, he clarified that neither actor had been part of any project-related discussions with him. This puts another round of speculation surrounding his future directorial ventures to rest.
Scene Continues Its Strong Box Office Run
Meanwhile, Jithu Madhavan’s latest directorial venture, Scene, continues to enjoy a successful theatrical run. The Suriya-starrer has collected Rs 105.45 crore net at the Indian box office in its first six days, taking its India gross to Rs 122.50 crore. The film has also earned Rs 66 crore from overseas markets, taking its worldwide gross collection to Rs 188.50 crore.
On Wednesday, its sixth day in theatres, Scene collected Rs 8.05 crore net in India, registering a 37.4 per cent decline from the previous day’s Rs 12.85 crore. The film’s domestic earnings comprise Rs 86.55 crore from its Tamil version and Rs 18.90 crore from its Telugu version. Its latest figures also mean that Suriya has crossed the Rs 100-crore India net milestone with three films in 2026.
The film features Suriya in the lead role, alongside Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. Its success also marks another major box-office achievement for Jithu, whose previous films, Romancham and Aavesham, established his reputation for combining unconventional storytelling with popular entertainment.
For Suriya, Scene adds to an eventful year at the box office, while its commercial performance has further drawn attention to Jithu’s growing standing as a filmmaker capable of delivering successful theatrical ventures.
With Scene continuing its run, speculation about a potential sequel is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. However, Jithu has made his position clear: audiences may be free to imagine what happens next, but that does not mean a second part is already in the works.
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