Sigaram

Sigaram (transl. Peak) is a 1991 Tamil language musical drama film directed by Ananthu. The film features S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rekha and Radha in lead roles. The film, produced by Rajam Balachander and Pushpa Kandaswamy, had musical score by Balasubrahmanyam and was released on 11 January 1991.[1]

Sigaram
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnanthu
Produced byRajam Balachander
Pushpa Kandaswamy
Written byAnanthu
Starring
Music byS. P. Balasubrahmanyam
CinematographyR. Raghunatha Reddy
Edited byGanesh Kumar
Production
company
Release date
  • 11 January 1991 (1991-01-11)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Damodar (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) is a famous music director and playback singer who has won many awards. Gnanam (Nizhalgal Ravi), the man behind his success, works hard for his breakthrough and he now considers Damodar as his archenemy. Damodar's son Krishna (Anand Babu) is a drunkard and spoils his life by drinking alcohol. In the past, Krishna was in love with Aparna (Ramya Krishnan) but there was a difference of opinion between the two, so they separated.

Later, Sukanya (Rekha), Damodar's wife, dies by falling from stairs. Damodar then falls ill and Dr Priya (Radha) takes care of him. Priya was a fan of Damodar and they were in love when they were young.

Thereafter, Gnanam steals Damodar's records in his studio and becomes one of the top music directors. In the meantime, Damodar gets well and Priya meets Aparna to talk about Krishna. Aparna admitted that she was cheated by her friend and she attempted to commit suicide but she failed to because she cannot forget her lover Krishna. Gnanam then apologises to Damodar for his misdeeds. Finally, Krishna marries Aparna, and Damodar and Priya also marry.

Cast

Soundtrack
Sigaram
Soundtrack album by
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Released1991
Recorded1990
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length45:35
ProducerS. P. Balasubrahmanyam

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who also played the lead role in the film. The soundtrack, released in 1991, features 15 tracks with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.[2][3][4] The song "Muthamma Ennai" is based on "Happy Together" by the Turtles.[5]

TrackSongSinger(s)Duration
1"Agaram Ippo"K. J. Yesudas5:11
2"Iduppu Kudangal"Mano1:16
3"Itho Itho En"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:39
4"Jannalil"S. P. Sailaja5:29
5"Muthamma Ennai"S. N. Surendar, S. P. Sailaja4:21
6"Nithiyathil Erupeerum"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:26
7"Panchali Katharukiral"M. Balamuralikrishna2:27
8"Petrathaithanai"S. P. Sailaja1:19
9"Puliku Piranthavane"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:49
10"Sangeethame Sannedi"Instrumental4:28
11"Unnai Kanda Pinpu" (female)K. S. Chithra3:01
12"Unnai Kanda Pinpu" (male)S. P. Balasubrahmanyam2:28
13"Vannam Konda" (solo)S. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:05
14"Vannam Konda" (duet)S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja1:53
15"Vannam Konda" (chorus)Chorus0:43

Release and reception

Sigaram was released on 11 January 1991.[6] The Indian Express wrote on 25 January, "The script bristles with humourous [sic] as well as tragic sequences, and if there is something to quarrel with it is the way it is structured."[7] Another critic wrote "Sigaram," an intimate portrait of a music director, played by SPB. Told in flashbacks, this presents the highs and lows of an artist as a series of vignettes that seem self-contained at times, but are tightly woven into a smooth narrative. With an eye for realism and a talent for profound dialogue, Ananthu makes this a memorable entry into the annals of parallel cinema."[8] The film was a commercial success, with Balasubrahmanyam attributing it to Vairamuthu's lyrics and Yesudas' singing.[9]

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References
  1. "Filmography of sigaram". cinesouth.com. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  2. "Sigaram Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  3. "Sigaram – S.P.Balasubramaniyam". thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  4. "Sigaram : Tamil Movie". hummaa.com. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  5. Srinivasan, Karthik (2 January 2019). "How The Turtles' Smash Hit 'Happy Together' Was Used Twice In Tamil Cinema". Film Companion. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  6. "Sikaram". The Indian Express. 11 January 1991. p. 9.
  7. "Sigaram". The Indian Express. 25 January 1991. p. 5.
  8. http://www.geocities.ws/ram_aishoo/Sigaram.htm
  9. Senthil, Anitha (1 January 2019). "For the love of music". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
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