Sigaram(1991)
Sigaram is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film directed by Ananthu and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rekha, and Radha in lead roles. The story follows Raja, a village boy with a golden voice, who dreams of winning a state-level singing competition. His journey is complicated by a recurring throat injury and a wealthy rival singer. The film is notable for featuring S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as the lead actor in addition to composing and singing the soundtrack. It was released in 1991 and has since gained a cult following for its emotional narrative and music.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 11 January 1991
- Director
- Ananthu
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A village boy with a beautiful singing voice dreams of winning a big competition. But a throat injury threatens to destroy his chance. He must overcome his own fear and a rich rival to prove that true music comes from the heart.
“Reach for your peak”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sigaram
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Nassar & Delhi Ganesh (21 films together), Nassar & Charle (18 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Charlie (16 films together), and Rekha & Reka (15 films together).
Trivia
- Sigaram was the only Tamil film directed by Ananthu, who was primarily known as an associate of director K. Balachander.
- The film marked the Tamil debut of Bollywood actress Rekha, who was already a major star in Hindi cinema.
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, the lead actor, also composed the film's music, which was relatively rare for him in Tamil.
- The movie was produced by Rajam Balachander, the wife of director K. Balachander, and Pushpa Kandaswamy.
- Despite its star cast, Sigaram did not perform well commercially and is not widely remembered today.
- The film's title 'Sigaram' translates to 'peak' or 'summit' in Tamil, hinting at its aspirational themes.