Sigma movie review: Jason Sanjay’s debut has the vision but not the script to match

Sigma, the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, attempts to deliver a fresh take on the heist genre but ultimately falls short due to a lack of compelling script. The film follows Guru, played by Sundeep Kishan, a treasure hunter and radio host whose life unravels after a betrayal costs him everything. Disguised as a heist to steal Rs 500 crore from a ruthless syndicate, the film attempts to showcase an absurd yet thrilling plan.

However, the execution fails to match the promise of the premise, as the heist itself appears more like a PowerPoint presentation than an adrenaline-fueled robbery. Sundeep Kishan is the film's sole saving grace, bringing energy and screen presence to his role, despite the character of Guru being underdeveloped and lacking depth.

Faria Abdullah, making her Tamil film debut, is pleasant but underutilized, while Sampath Raj and Raju Sundaram provide serviceable performances. The film's biggest flaw lies in its screenplay, which fails to grasp the mechanics of the heist genre. Where a heist film should build tension through a meticulously planned mechanism, Sigma falls flat by introducing complications without exploring them fully or differentiating characters enough to make their actions matter.

The editing exacerbates the issue, with rapid cuts creating disorientation and a lack of visual coherence. While the cinematography and music hold merit, they cannot compensate for the film's core problems. Ultimately, Sigma is a debut that showcases potential but fails to deliver on its own promise, leaving audiences with a film that is intriguing but ultimately forgettable.