Surya Sigam movie Review

It’s really been a very long time that our movie buffs enjoyed watching a good film. With most of this year’s releases turning to be mere disappointments, Surya’s Singam stands out as a mind-boggling entertainer. Aye! The duo Surya-Hari makes it on for a successful hat trick with Singam as the film proves to be an excellent showpiece.

To be precise, you wouldn’t actually agonize that you have spent 2.5hrs keeping an eye on this film. Hari has penned such a screenplay, which has the right mix of action, fun, frolic, emotions and romance. Surya doesn’t try to touch the lines of typical mass heroes by uttering loud punch dialogues and bashing down hundreds of men at the same time. Of course, there are more action sequences that have logical factors and are sure to win your appreciations.


Set in the backdrop of Nellore, a small town, the film revolves around inspector Durai Singam (Surya), who joined the service incisively because of his father’s wish. He settles every dispute in town patiently with his gentle talks. Then comes Kavya (Anushka), a city girl on vacation who promptly falls in love with him. Everything seems to be marked by good fortune until Mayil Vaaganam (Prakash Raj) comes across Durai Singam. As they lock horns, things take a different turn with second half keeping everyone on the edge-of-seats.

Kudos to director Hari for churning out such a successful commercial entertainer, he has overshadowed all his previous records with this film. Doubtlessly, Singam can be adjudged as a better show than his yesteryear film Saamy for its interesting plot prevailing all throughout the show. Although, it nearly takes an hour to establish the characters and the conflicts, the voltage peak after intermission trivializes such minuses.

On performance levels, Surya is outstanding with his flawless performance. Even during scenes, where he hops up and down doing goofy stunts, things turn out to be incredulously good. That’s all because of his charismatic appeal. His proficiency to emote with the right feel gains him more acceptance as a mass hero.

Well for Anushka, it’s the best film as she gets more footage. Thanks to Hari, for utilizing her potential to a greater magnitude unlike other filmmakers, who just sign her for glamorous attributes. Vivek’s comedy tracks are really enjoyable but can be better if he avoids his double-entendres. It’s obvious that he has been coming up with similar shows from his previous films. Radha Ravi, Nasser and Manorama have played their roles well. Prakash Raj is simply outstanding as he gets a powerful role to perform after his magnum opus Ghilli. For sure, this will be one of the greatest milestones in his career.

Just watch out for his performance during the penultimate sequences and while playing the fool with Surya on the chase, he is just superb. Devi Sri Prasad strikes with pleasing melodies as almost all the songs have been tuned out well. Especially, the numbers ‘Kadhal Vandhale’ and ‘En Idhayam’ wins hands down.

Cinematography and editing have been put to use with the best results as these technical arenas add momentum to the screenplay. Hari deserves a special mention for establishing brilliant characters as even the minor roles have their importance. Hats off to production designers as they have perfectly managed to complete such a brilliant film within such a short span of time, Avoidance of unnecessary expenses makes the film look sleek which is commendable.

Singam is sure to be one of the best top-drawers of 2010 and the producers will surely be elated as it brings them profits to unexpected levels.

Banner: Sun Pictures, Studio Green, Big Pictures

Production: K.E. Gnyanavel Rajan, Kalanidhi Maaran

Direction: Hari

Casts: Surya, Anushka, Prakash Raj, Vivek, Nasser, Manorama, Vijayakumar and others

Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Verdict: Excellent piece of work

Rating: 4/5


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Surya Exclusive Interview video

Surya Interview

Recently, when Surya was called to receive the Vijay TV Best Actor award for Vaaranam Aayiram, from Kamal Hassan, he came on stage and overcome by emotion, prostrated before Kamal Hassan. A deeply moved Kamal Hassan pulled Surya up and clasped him in a tight hug. The crowd went hysterical. Tears started pouring down the cheeks of veteran actor Shivakumar, Surya’s father. I catch up with Surya on location at Ramavaram, Chennai, where he is shooting for Singham.


surya interview‘I have grown up worshipping Kamal Hassan. To receive the award from him, especially when he was also nominated, was too much to handle.’



Excerpts from the interview:


It was a touching gesture….It was a very humbling moment. I have grown up worshipping Kamal Hassan. To receive the award from him, especially when he was also nominated, was too much to handle. I reacted spontaneously.


But what about your father Shivakumar, a popular actor himself?
Strangely, not so. Though he was in the movies, at home he is like any working parent. Sometimes, when I see his old movies, I wonder if it is the same man sitting next to me who is on-screen giving such a brilliant performance! My coming into the film world was not pre-determined. After finishing college in Coimbatore, I joined a textile company and worked. After some time, when I decided to take up acting, there were huge doubts about whether it was the right choice or not. But I jumped in and here I am today (smiles).



For a 25-film-wonder you have scaled amazing heights, both in terms of performance as well as box-office returns. How do you manage the adulation?

Thank you. I’m extremely aware that this too shall pass. But it did not happen overnight. I had my share of struggling days too. The success came slowly, step by step. I got used to it gradually. My feet are firmly planted on the ground. The film is a make-believe world, let me be in reality.



At the prime of your being an action hero you did ‘Sillunu Oru Kaadal’, essaying a married man with a six-year-old kid. That script came to Jo (Jyothika). She fell in love with the heroine’s character and wanted to do it. In fact in the beginning, there were thoughts of Jo doing Bhumika’s role and vice versa. But Jo had set her heart on Kundavi’s role, so…



Was it before your marriage?
Three days after we finished the film we got married. When the film was released, the audience accepted us as a couple and mit was a success.


You once described Asin as a “hardworking Malayali.”
(Laughing) Asin and I started our career almost together. To reach where she is today has required lot of hard work. She was the original choice for Vaaranam Aayiram. We even shot the beginning train sequence and it is better than the final version. I am very happy for her.


Will Jyothika act again?
We are expecting our second child in June. She is a devoted mother. She never leaves Diya with a maid. After the second child and after the kids settle down, if Jo still wants to do films, she will be supported in every way. I always want her to comment on whatever I do. I keep her in the loop.



Is your brother Karthi a competition?
Of course! He is a very good actor. He lives and breathes films. Acting comes easily to him. He blew me away with his debut film. He was able to deliver and show people what he can do in his very first film. I know he can sustain it. He even has the confidence to discuss a script with the director.



You don’t?
I hear a narration like a common person. I should like the script at one go and I don’t like to make any corrections. I go purely by intuition.



How is it that you excel both at dance and stunts?
Not at all. Vijay is a fantastic dancer and there are better fighters than me. I just push myself to the best of my abilities. I know I need to practice dance and sharpen my stunts. But I can’t be selfish, I have to give time to my daughter and wife.



Tell us about your Agaram Foundation
My father’s Shivakumar Education Trust has been supporting meritorious students for the past 30 years. I have grown up watching students receiving scholarship from him at a simple function held at our terrace. We once had a gypsy boy called Rajanikanth whose father had died and mother had run away. When he came to receive the cheque, he asked if he could donate half of the amount to his classmates, girls, because they did not have proper skirts. That was a big eye-opener for me. I started Agaram foundation to help poor students because education is a great leveller.



You have been receiving offers from the Hindi film industry.
Yes, I have signed Rakta Charitra with Maddalcheruvu Suri. But I am content to be in Tamil. I might do a Hindi film once in a while. I had to refuse an offer from Deepa Mehta and an international period film due to prior commitments.


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