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Jason Sanjay’s Sigma Debut Gets Mixed Reviews From Netizens
Sigma is a new action-comedy film directed by Jason Sanjay.
It stars Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah.
Some viewers liked its action, comedy, heist scenes, and energetic performances.
Others thought the story was old-fashioned and the filmmaking was only average.
Because people disagree, the film has received mixed reviews online.
The movie had several crores of rupees in advance bookings.
It was expected to make about Rs.
4–5 crore on its first day.
Jason’s mother, Sangeetha Sornalingam, watched the film at a theatre in Chennai.
Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma, starring Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah, has been released in cinemas.
Some viewers praised the film as a mass-filled, slick heist action drama with strong performances and theatrical moments.
Other netizens called Sigma below average or strictly average, citing generic writing, an outdated story, and mixed filmmaking.
Advance bookings reportedly reached Rs. 5.21 crore gross with block seats, or Rs. 4.30 crore without them, over six days.
Sigma was expected to earn about Rs. 4–5 crore on its opening day, while Sangeetha Sornalingam attended a Chennai screening.
- Who
- Jason Sanjay directed Sigma, starring Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah; viewers posted mixed reactions.
- What
- Sigma, an episodic action-comedy and heist drama, was released in cinemas and received conflicting online reviews.
- Where
- Sigma was released in cinemas, and Sangeetha Sornalingam watched it at a theatre in Chennai.
- When
- The film was released after its planned July 31, 2026 release was postponed; Sangeetha Sornalingam attended a Friday morning screening.
- Why
- The planned release was postponed after Vijay’s Jana Nayagan was released on July 23, 2026.
Positive responses
Negative responses
Overall reception
Positive responses
Some viewers described Sigma as a mass feast, a slick heist action drama, and an entertaining theatrical experience.
Negative responses
Other viewers called it strictly average or below average, with one rating it 1.5 out of 5 and another 2.25 out of 5.
Story and direction
Positive responses
Supporters said the story, screenplay, characterisation, and presentation created a gripping experience and praised Jason Sanjay’s debut.
Negative responses
Critics said the writing was generic and outdated and that the direction and making were average, although the screenplay was described as fast by one viewer.
Cast and technical elements
Positive responses
Viewers praised Sundeep Kishan’s energy, action, humour, and screen presence, as well as Faria Abdullah’s charm and the cast’s performances.
Negative responses
One viewer criticized Thaman S’s songs and background score as among his weakest recent work, while another found only the interval block and carnival sequence notable.
Key facts
- Film
- Sigma
- Director
- Jason Sanjay
- Lead cast
- Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah
- Production
- Produced by Subaskaran under Lyca Productions
- Certification
- U/A certification
- Advance booking
- Rs. 5.21 crore gross over six days with block seats; Rs. 4.30 crore without block seats
- Expected opening
- Around Rs. 4–5 crore on the first day
- Music and cinematography
- Music by Thaman S and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant
Quotes
An anonymous viewer
A viewer reacting to Sigma on the internet.
“#Sigma A proper mass feast. Sundeep Kishan goes all out with a powerful screen presence. The interval and heist blocks are [sic], with the emotion adding more weight. #JasonSanjay packs the film with mass, action and entertainment. Pure theatre stuff! Blockbuster. @sundeepkishan.”
NDTV
“Pure goosebumps moment at Kamala Cinemas! The full family is here to support Jason Sanjay for his #SIGMA FDFS. Seeing Thalapathy Anna's photo on the big screen and Sanjay's emotional reaction is just pure love.”
NDTV
Sources
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