‘Sigaram Thodu’ fails to touch its own peak 

Cop Chellappa Pandiyan’s dream is to see his only son, Murali as a cop. But Murali  is not enamoured by the police services, having watched the trials that his father has gone through as a policeman. Chellappa lost a leg during a shoot –out. And, in a moment of shock, his wife dies.  Murali’s ambitions are pinned on a banking career. But Chellappa is unaware of it. Chellappa continues to cherish his dreams. And his dreams turn into a reality when Murali is selected for training at the police academy. 

Now Murali’s sole aim is to prove himself unfit for a policeman’s job. Not just to pursue his dreams but also to win the heart of his lady love, Ambujam, a medical student, who incidentally happens to be a policeman’s daughter. She also detests a policeman’s life.
Does Murali live up to his father’s dreams? Does he win Ambujam’s heart?
Spun around this emotional angle is a spate of ATM thefts happening in town. Director Gaurav Narayanan has researched well into this criminal activity and is an eye opener for the audience. You realize how vulnerable your money can be.
However interrupting this thriller quite often is silly humour and unconvincing romantic moments. How many of you would kiss a stranger, I mean you’re your beautiful co-passenger while on a flight that appears to be losing its bearings. When your life is in danger, the last thing on mind would be a kiss. Monal Gajjar as Murali’s love Ambujam is nothing more than eye-candy.
This is Vikram Prabhu’s first in a cop role and for once cops are shown in good light. Prabhu’s character Murali is so predictable. Sathyaraj lives up to his image of a good performer. Gaurav Narayanan plays an important role and does it well. Supporting him ably is partner in crime, Charandeep as the impulsive hot headed young man. Clearly an actor to look out for.  ‘Sigaram Thodu’ is a pucca commercial film and that’s just about it. It does not touch its peak though.