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." C. R. K. of 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. References External links 1991 films 1990s Tamil-language films Films scored by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 1990s musical drama films Indian musical drama films 1991 directorial debut films 1991 drama films