Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Sigma Debut Draws Mixed Reviews for Jason Sanjay
Sigma is a new film directed by Jason Sanjay.
It stars Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah.
The story follows a man who gets caught up in a large crime racket involving drugs and gambling.
Some viewers enjoyed the comedy, action, and Sundeep Kishan’s performance.
They also liked parts such as the interval and heist sequences.
Other viewers felt the writing and direction were old-fashioned or not very interesting.
A film critic also said that some action scenes lacked excitement and clear storytelling.
Because people had different reactions, the film received mixed reviews.
Sigma opened in theatres on October 2, 2026.
Sigma, Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut starring Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah, opened in theatres on October 2, 2026.
Positive reactions praised Kishan’s energetic performance, comedy, action, and the film’s interval and heist sequences.
Other viewers and a critic faulted the screenplay, character development, direction, and action execution as generic or outdated.
The action-comedy heist story involves a betrayed man drawn into a Rs. 500-crore drugs-and-gambling racket.
The film was produced by Subaskaran under Lyca Productions and received a U/A certification.
- Who
- Director Jason Sanjay and lead actors Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah; audiences and a critic gave mixed assessments.
- What
- Sigma, an action-comedy heist film, opened in theatres and received mixed reviews.
- When
- October 2, 2026.
- Where
- Theatres; one article reports a screening at a theatre in Chennai.
- Why
- The story follows a betrayed man drawn into a Rs. 500-crore racket involving drugs and gambling.
Positive reactions
Critical reactions
Performances and entertainment
Positive reactions
Some viewers called the film a theatrical or mass-feast experience and praised Sundeep Kishan’s energy, screen presence, comedy, and the cast.
Critical reactions
Other viewers said the characterizations and performances did not make the film compelling, and described the overall experience as below average.
Story, direction, and action
Positive reactions
Supportive viewers praised the action, interval and heist blocks, and some also highlighted the carnival sequence.
Critical reactions
Critics and some viewers called the writing generic, contrived, or outdated, and faulted the direction and execution; one review cited awkward editing, forced humour, and weak tension in action scenes.
- Director
- Jason Sanjay
- Lead actors
- Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah
- Theatrical release
- October 2, 2026
- Genre
- Action comedy and heist story
- Story element
- A Rs. 500-crore racket involving drugs and gambling
- Production
- Produced by Subaskaran under Lyca Productions
- Certification
- U/A
Sources
Sigma X Review: Jason Sanjay’s Directorial Debut Is 'Huge Disappointment', Netizens Call It 'Outdated'
Sigma X Review: Sundeep Kishan Wins Hearts, But Vijay's Son Jason Sanjay's Debut Divides The Internet
Sigma Review: How Not To Make A Heist Movie
