Sigaram
Sigaram (transl. Peak) 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. It was released on 11 January 1991.
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| Directed by | Ananthu |
| Written by | Ananthu |
| Produced by | Rajam Balachander Pushpa Kandaswamy |
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| Cinematography | R. Raghunatha Reddy |
| Edited by | Ganesh Kumar |
| Music by | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Damodar[1]
- Radha as Priya[1]
- Rekha as Sukanya[1]
- Anand Babu as Krishna[1]
- Ramya Krishnan as Aparna[1]
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Gnanam[1]
- Charle as Madhavan
- Lalitha Kumari
- Delhi Ganesh as Sachidhanandam
- Nassar in a guest appearance
- Pyramid Natarajan in a guest appearance
- Mano in a guest appearance
- Babloo Prithiveeraj in a guest appearance
Production
Sigaram marked the directorial debut of Ananthu. He said he wrote this script in 1985.[2]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who also played the lead role, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.[3] The song "Itho Itho En Pallavi" is based on "Priya Priya Vinodave" from the 1987 Kannada film Sowbhagya Lakshmi, composed by Balasubrahmanyam. The song "Muthamma Ennai" is based on "Happy Together" by the Turtles,[4] while the first line of "Vannam Konda" was inspired by the Hindi song "Kabhi Khud Pe" which was composed by Jaidev.[1] It is set in Pilu, a Hindustani raga.[5]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Agaram Ippo" | K. J. Yesudas | 5:11 |
| "Iduppu Kudangal" | Mano | 1:16 |
| "Itho Itho En" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:39 |
| "Jannalil" | S. P. Sailaja | 5:29 |
| "Muthamma Ennai" | S. N. Surendar, S. P. Sailaja | 4:21 |
| "Nithiyathil Erupeerum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:26 |
| "Panchali Katharukiral" | M. Balamuralikrishna | 2:27 |
| "Petrathaithanai" | S. P. Sailaja | 1:19 |
| "Puliku Piranthavane" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:49 |
| "Sangeethame Sannedi" | Instrumental | 4:28 |
| "Unnai Kanda Pinpu" (female) | K. S. Chithra | 3:01 |
| "Unnai Kanda Pinpu" (male) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:28 |
| "Vannam Konda" (solo) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:05 |
| "Vannam Konda" (duet) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | 1:53 |
| "Vannam Konda" (chorus) | Chorus | 0:43 |
Release and reception
Sigaram was released on 11 January 1991.[6] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote on 25 January, "The script bristles with humorous [sic] as well as tragic sequences, and if there is something to quarrel with it is the way it is structured."[7] C. R. K. of Kalki wrote that though the songs were melodious, they were too many.[8] The film was a commercial success, with Balasubrahmanyam attributing it to Vairamuthu's lyrics and Yesudas' singing.[9] Balasubrahmanyam won the Film Fans Association Award for Best Music Director.[10]
References
- Muralidharan, Kavitha (25 September 2020). "Remembering 'Sigaram': SPB's pride as a music composer". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- "சிகரத்தில் பாலு!". Kalki (in Tamil). 23 December 1990. p. 47. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- "Sigaram (1990)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- Srinivasan, Karthik (2 January 2019). "How The Turtles' Smash Hit 'Happy Together' Was Used Twice In Tamil Cinema". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- Srinivasan, Anil (26 September 2020). "SP Balasubrahmanyam remembered: 'There is no death, he is already so much a part of us'". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- "Sikaram". The Indian Express. 11 January 1991. p. 9. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- Krishnaswamy, N. (25 January 1991). "Sigaram". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- சி. ஆர். கே. (20 January 1991). "சிகரம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 64. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- Senthil, Anitha (1 January 2019). "For the love of music". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- "Kamal adjudged best actor for role in Guna". The Indian Express. 22 June 1992. p. 3. Retrieved 11 September 2023.