''Sigamani Ramamani'' is a 2001 Indian

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film, written and directed by

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. The film stars S. V. Shekhar,

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, Manorama and

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. The film had musical score by Chandrabose. This was Visu's final film as director.

Plot

Sigamani, a middle-class man, leaves his home and family since he is fed up of various pressures that daunt him here. He meets a wealthy man who helps him turn around his personal life for the better.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Chandrabose.

Reception

Chitra Mahesh of ''

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'' wrote, "this kind of a film and its contents could appeal to the average male in Tamil Nadu who in all probability goes through the tugs and pulls of a family that may consist of aged parents, wife and siblings and their families. Yet the crudity with which it is expressed with no pretension of niceties or subtleties is what sets it apart from a well-done product". ''Chennai Online'' wrote "This may not be as good as the actor-director's earlier films, but the message does come through, and some of the lines and situations are quite humorous."''Kalki'' review
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References

External links

* {{Visu 2000s Tamil-language films 2001 films Films directed by Visu Films scored by Chandrabose (composer) Films with screenplays by Visu Indian comedy-drama films