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Sigaram Thodu

12 September 2014Tamil2h 27m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 scored reviews · 2 not rated

A cop thriller that finds its footing only after a bloated first half.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: engaging actor-driven thriller
  • Criticised: slow, bloated first half

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User score 5.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critic consensus

What 8 critics are saying

Critical reception for Sigaram Thodu is moderately positive, with most reviewers recognizing it as a competent, actor-driven thriller that delivers in its second half. Critics commonly praised the film's intelligent cop story and its commercial entertainment value. The most frequent criticism centers on a sluggish and less engaging first half, with specific complaints about an overlong romantic track, poorly integrated songs, and unnecessary comedy sequences padding the runtime.

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Critic reviews (8)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. FilmiBeat

    Film review ·

    Sigaram Thodu has the right balance of all the necessary commercial ingredients....
  2. BookMyShow

    Film review ·

    It's an intelligent cop story amidst roaring, thigh slapping cops. It's different. It's Original.
  3. CinemaLead

    Film review ·

    Overall Sigaram Thodu is a well packed entertainer which will satisfy all sections of audiences.
  4. Sify

    Film review ·

    On the whole here is a film that strikes a balance between style and substance. The director and his screenplay have been able to construct an engrossing actor –driven thriller with panache.
  5. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    The film also gives the feeling that it should have been edited tightly, not on the editing table but during the writing. It feels a bit lengthy and too much time is spent on the romantic track (which happens over a pilgrimage), and despite some imaginative picturisation, the songs aren't integrated well into the script. There are also unnecessary attempts at comedy, and it is during these instances that we look back fondly at Arima Nambi, which smartly avoided such audience-pleasing elements.
  6. Rediff

    Film review ·

    A well-executed film with good performances, Sigaram Thodu is definitely worth watching.

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Audience reviews (1)

1 rating · user score 5.0

  1. ShamithSept 2014
    5/10

    Okay good movie sdssd dsd

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