Sigaram
Sigaram () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film directed by Ananthu. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rekha and Radha. The film, produced by Rajam Balachander and Pushpa Kandaswamy, had musical score by Balasubrahmanyam and was released on 11 January 1991. 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. Soundtrack. The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who also played the lead role, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song "Itho Itho En Pallavi" is a remake of the song "Priya Priya Vinodave" from the 1987 Kannada movie Sowbhagya Lakshmi, composed by S. P. Balasubramaniam. The song "Muthamma Ennai" is based on "Happy Together" by the Turtles, while the first line of "Vannam Konda" was inspired by the Hindi song "Kabhi Khud  Pe" which was composed by Jaidev. Release and reception. "Sigaram" was released on 11 January 1991. N. Krishnaswamy of "The Indian Express" wrote on 25 January, "The script bristles with as well as tragic sequences, and if there is something to quarrel with it is the way it is structured." Another critic wrote "Sigaram," an intimate portrait of a music director, played by SPB. Told in flashbacks, this presents the highs and lows of an artist as a series of vignettes that seem self-contained at times, but are tightly woven into a smooth narrative. With an eye for realism  and a talent for profound dialogue, Ananthu makes this a memorable entry into the annals of parallel cinema." "Kalki" wrote that though the songs were melodious, they were too many. The film was a commercial success, with Balasubrahmanyam attributing it to Vairamuthu's lyrics and Yesudas' singing.