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Sigappu Suriyan(1983)

6.8/10
Tamil mins

Sigappu Suriyan (1983) is a Tamil film directed by Mukta V. Srinivasan. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Sigappu Suriyan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1983.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 May 1983
Director
Mukta V. Srinivasan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A man searches for his missing family and tries to hold those responsible for their destruction accountable.

One man's quest for justice.

Film Details

6.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date27 May 1983

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title was inspired by a popular Tamil phrase meaning 'red sun', symbolising anger and justice.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character driven purely by revenge and loss.
  • Director Muktha Srinivasan often collaborated with the same crew, and this film reused several technicians from his earlier hits.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single, long schedule at a remote fort location to maintain continuity.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the film included a comedy track by actor Chandrababu, which was a common practice in 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • The soundtrack by Shankar–Ganesh became popular, especially the song 'Naan Unnai Thedum'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions