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Nazriya Nazim rejected my film offers three times, says Suriya

Actor Suriya revealed that the actress turned down three previous opportunities before agreeing to work with him in the upcoming film Scene.

Tamil actor Suriya stated that actress Nazriya Nazim turned down three of his earlier film offers before finally agreeing to work with him. Speaking at a promotional event in Hyderabad, Suriya shared that he had long desired to act alongside the actress, according to a report by Siasat.

The actor noted that Nazriya had declined three separate film roles previously. It was only on the fourth attempt that she agreed to be part of the upcoming project titled Scene, which is directed by Jithu Madhavan.

Suriya expressed respect for the actress's confidence and the clarity she shows when making career decisions. He mentioned that Nazriya has turned down various Tamil film offers over the last 12 years.

Nazriya, who has primarily worked in Malayalam cinema following her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil, is set to return to the Tamil industry with this film. Her last Tamil release was the 2014 film Thirumanam Enum Nikkah, directed by Anees.

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