Sigamani Ramamani(2001)
Sigamani Ramamani is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Visu. The film stars S. V. Shekhar, Urvashi, Manorama, and Srividya in lead roles. The story follows Sigamani, a middle-class man who abandons his family due to constant pressure from his wife, mother, sister, and daughter. He takes a low-paying job as a watchman, where his boss Sundaramoorthy challenges his negative view of women by sharing his own story of female sacrifice. The film explores themes of gratitude, family responsibility, and perspective. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the humor and performances but noting the lack of subtlety. This was Visu's final directorial effort before his death in 2020.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 May 2001
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m 0
Storyline
A middle-class man named Sigamani runs away from his nagging wife, dominant mother, and clinging sister. He blames women for all his problems. His new boss, who was saved by the women in his life, decides to teach Sigamani a lesson by fixing his family one problem at a time.
“Women are not the problem. They are the solution.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sigamani Ramamani
Cast reunions in this film: Visu & S. Ve. Shekher (8 films together), Visu & Manorama (8 films together), Chandrabose & Manorama (8 films together), Pandu & Manorama (7 films together), Urvashi & Pandu (6 films together), and S. Ve. Shekher & Manorama (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sigamani Ramamani' but was briefly renamed 'Sigamani Raman' before release, a change not widely known.
- Director Visu cast S.V. Shekhar in the lead, a role initially considered for a more mainstream hero, marking a shift in his usual casting.
- The movie features veteran actress Srividya in a key role, one of her final Tamil film appearances before her passing in 2006.
- Composer Chandrabose, known for folk and mass numbers, provided the score, which included a rare classical-based song for a comedy film.
- The plot's family conflict centered on a son-in-law, a common theme in Visu's plays, was adapted from one of his own stage dramas.
- Despite being a comedy, the film tackled the serious social issue of dowry and marital expectations within families.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and is now primarily remembered through television reruns, not as a major box office hit.