Sigaram Thodu(2014)
Sigaram Thodu (2014) is a Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Gaurav Narayanan. The film stars Vikram Prabhu as Muralipandian, Sathyaraj as his father Chellapandian, and Monal Gajjar as Ambujam. The story follows a young man who resists becoming a policeman due to childhood trauma but is forced to confront a gang of ATM robbers. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of credit card fraud, researched by the director through interviews with a jailed scammer. It received positive reviews for its well-written script, strong performances, and balanced blend of commercial and realistic elements. The film was released on 12 September 2014 by UTV Motion Pictures.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 September 2014
- Director
- Gaurav Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Murali wants a safe bank job, but his disabled father Chellapa dreams of seeing him as a police inspector. When a gang of ATM robbers targets Chennai, Murali is pulled into the investigation against his will. He must overcome his fear, protect his loved ones, and decide whether to embrace the uniform he once hated.
“Touch the peak of duty and love.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sigaram Thodu
Cast reunions in this film: Kovai Sarala & Pandu (11 films together), Sathyaraj & Kovai Sarala (9 films together), Pandu & K. S. Ravikumar (9 films together), Sathyaraj & Pandu (8 films together), Sathyaraj & Charandeep (4 films together), and Sathish & K. S. Ravikumar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sigaram Thodu' translates to 'Touch the Peak', symbolising the protagonist's journey to achieve his father's dream.
- Director Gaurav Narayanan previously worked as an assistant director on several successful Tamil films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actor Vikram Prabhu, who plays Murali, is the grandson of legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, continuing the family's cinematic legacy.
- The film's plot involving ATM thefts was inspired by real-life news reports of similar crimes in India during that period.
- Despite being an action film, it includes emotional family drama elements, focusing on the father-son relationship as a central theme.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by a popular Tamil comedian in a supporting role, adding a touch of humour to the serious storyline.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai and surrounding areas, with some key scenes filmed in actual bank and police station locations for authenticity.