''Sigaram'' () is a 1991 Indian

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directed by Ananthu and produced by

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. The film stars

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and

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. It 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

as Damodar *

as Priya *

as Sukanya *

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as Krishna *

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as Aparna *

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as Gnanam *

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as Madhavan * Lalitha Kumari *

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as Sachidhanandam * Nassar in a guest appearance *

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in a guest appearance *

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in a guest appearance

Production

''Sigaram'' marked the directorial debut of Ananthu. He said he wrote this script in 1985.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

, who also played the lead role, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song "Itho Itho En Pallavi" is a remake of the song "Priya Priya Vinodave" from the 1987

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'', composed by Balasubrahmanyam. The song "Muthamma Ennai" is based on " Happy Together" by the Turtles, while the first line of "Vannam Konda" was inspired by the

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song "Kabhi Khud Pe" which was composed by

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Release and reception

''Sigaram'' was released on 11 January 1991. N. Krishnaswamy of ''

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'' 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." 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." C. R. K. of ''

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'' wrote that though the songs were melodious, they were too many. The film was a commercial success, with Balasubrahmanyam attributing it to Vairamuthu's lyrics and Yesudas' singing.

References

External links

* {{Kavithalaya Productions 1991 films 1990s Tamil-language films Films scored by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1990s musical drama films Indian musical drama films 1991 directorial debut films 1991 drama films