Sigaram


Sigaram 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.

Plot

Damodar is a famous music director and playback singer who has won many awards. Gnanam, the man behind his success, works hard for his breakthrough and he now considers Damodar as his archenemy. Damodar's son Krishna is a drunkard and spoils his life by drinking alcohol. In the past, Krishna was in love with Aparna but there was a difference of opinion between the two, so they separated.
Later, Sukanya, Damodar's wife, dies by falling from stairs. Damodar then falls ill and Dr Priya 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

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. The song "Muthamma Ennai" is based on "Happy Together" by the Turtles.

Release and reception

Sigaram was released on 11 January 1991. The Indian Express wrote on 25 January, "The script bristles with as well as tragic sequences, and if there is something to quarrel with it is the way it is structured." The film was a commercial success, with Balasubrahmanyam attributing it to Vairamuthu's lyrics and Yesudas' singing.