Naan Sigappu Manithan Movie Review

Tamil cinema had showcased several ‘chronic disorders’ in the past. Now director Thiru has chosen narcolepsy (chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally). The travails of a narcolyptic patient to take revenge on the villains is what Naan Sigappu Manithan is all about. If Suriya’s hurdle was memory loss in Ghajini, Vishal combats narcolepsy here.

After the success of Pandiya Naadu this is Vishal’s second production under his home banner Vishal Film Factory. This time, the actor-producer joins hands with UTV Motion Pictures. Besides Vishal, the film features Lakshmi Menon, Iniya, Saranya Ponvannan, Jayaprakash, Sunder Ramu, Jagan and Pyramid Natarajan. Cinematography is by Richard M Nathan, the music is scored by G V Prakash Kumar and the lyrics are by Na Muthukumar.
Thiru takes a few reels to familiarise the audience with disease though google and illustrations on screen.

Then begins the journey of Indran (Vishal). Emotional disturbance (be it joy or sorrow) takes him to deep sleep. Hence he writes all his wishes in a diary. Among them are meeting his ladylove. It becomes a reality as he comes across Lakshmi Menon, a bold, independent urban girl. But when all things go well, there is a tragedy in front of Indran’s life. A helpless Indran is now forced to take revenge. How he overcomes narcolepsy and wins the battle the forms the crux.

As the angry young man, Vishal manages to give his best. Lakshmi Menon tries an image makeover playing an urban girl.

The movie begins with plenty of promise. However, it runs out of steam as it progresses slipping into a cliched path.

Verdict: A curate’s egg

Rating: 4.5/10 – Above Average