Jason Sanjay’s first film as a director has sparked discussion online after its theatrical release, with viewers sharing their thoughts on the performances, screenplay and overall treatment.
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Sundeep Kishan, Jason Sanjay’s film receives mixed reactions (PC: Twitter)
The most awaited Sigma has finally arrived in theatres, bringing together Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah in an action-driven heist storyThe film marks Tamil Nadu Chief Minister CJoseph Vijay‘s son Jason Sanjay‘s first outing as a feature director and has been among the releases drawing attention ahead of its October 2 openingThe film mixes action, adventure, humour and crime while building its story around a massive Rs 500 crore racketWith a young filmmaker making his debut and Sundeep leading the cast, there was considerable curiosity around how Sigma would translate its ambitious premise onto the big screen.
Sigma Twitter review sparks mixed reactions
The anticipation around Sigma has now turned into social media discussion, with viewers sharing sharply different opinions after watching the filmWhile some early reactions have praised Jason Sanjay’s filmmaking and Sundeep Kishan’s screen presence, others have taken issue with the writing, calling the story outdated and predictable.
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One viewer described Sigma as a genuinely well-made film and praised Jason Sanjay’s approach as a directorThe reaction highlighted the engaging treatment, refreshing moments and twists towards the end while also appreciating the film’s messageThe viewer went on to call it a blockbuster.
Another reaction focused on Sundeep Kishan’s performance, particularly during the interval and heist sequencesThe actor was praised for his powerful screen presence and his ability to handle the action, humour and emotional portionsJason Sanjay’s direction was also appreciated for bringing together mass moments, action and entertainment.
Sundeep Kishan’s performance gets praise
Several positive comments have centred on Sundeep KishanOne reaction called Sigma a rewarding showcase for the actor and said he handles the film’s action, humour and emotional scenes with easeThe interval, heist portions and climax were also mentioned as the major theatrical highs.
Another viewer felt the film takes some time to reach its central conflict but becomes more engaging once the main track beginsThe combination of action, humour and emotion was described as an average commercial package with a strong lead performance.
See twitter users reactions on Jason Sanjay’s Sigma here
Just watched #Sigma genuinely well-made movie.makings of a class filmmaker and Jason Sanjay proves it in every frame The movie is very engaging and refreshing.superb twists at the end and a heartful messageBLOCKBUSTER pic.twitter.com/9gYIMGDngd
— Devanayagam (@Devanayagam) October 2, 2026
#Sigma A proper mass feast
Sundeep Kishan goes all out with a powerful screen presenceInterval & heist blocks are , with emotion adding more weight#JasonSanjay packs the film with mass, action and entertainmentPure theatre stuff!Blockbuster @sundeepkishan pic.twitter.com/HZVN7XJvTj
— CHITTI BABU ᴱᶜᶠ (@charan_tweetzz) October 2, 2026
“Sigma,” Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut, has received a heartfelt and overwhelmingly positive response from audiences.❤️ pic.twitter.com/oBoFeEnBXL
— Rolex (@Rolex3839xr) October 2, 2026
#Sigma is a rewarding showcase for #SundeepKishan, who handles the action, humour and emotional portions with ease.#JasonSanjay makes good use of the unusual premise, with the INTERVAL, heist portions and CLIMAX delivering the major theatrical highs.
The film takes some time…
— Cinematica (@letsxCinematica) October 2, 2026
#Sigma : Movie Review
First Time director did his job almost to the perfect, good character selection right from Sandeep to sampath all did their job perfect.
BGM and songs were supportive to the greater extentAction blocks are top notch sandeep was perfect in it.… pic.twitter.com/03Z2nA8Mc0
— Deon X (@umashankar82721) October 2, 2026
#Sigma Review: The film is frustratingly outdated that wastes a promising opportunityThe writing is the biggest weakness with a routine story, illogical character decisions and a screenplay that offers very little freshnessForced comedy and abrupt song placement only add to… pic.twitter.com/lDXrgMXaNm
— Lets Cinema (@letscinema) October 2, 2026
#SigmaReview – DISAPPOINTING!!
A painfully outdated plot backed by predictable writing, with barely anything that feels new or engaging.
The whole casino, drugs, guns and money angle feels heavily recycled, while the unnecessary backstory and lack of emotional depth fail to…
— KUKATPALLY 70MM (@kukatpally70mm) October 2, 2026
#SigmaReview – BAD!!
An extremely outdated story with painfully predictable writing and ideas that feel like they’ve been recycled countless times.
The casino, drugs, guns and money setup brings nothing fresh, while the forced backstory, weak emotional connect and dragged…
— Movies4u Official (@Movies4u_Officl) October 2, 2026
#Sigma Review —
A very subpar film with nothing much interesting to offerSudeep is the only relief in the film, while no one else makes a strong impressionEven Thaman’s music is average and doesn’t add much to the film.
The making feels more like a short film, and the plot…
— Lenin – ʜɪꜰɪ ᴛᴀʟᴋɪᴇꜱ (@HiFiTalkies) October 2, 2026
#Sigma
Outdated, Cliched and Painstakingly Bad
Feeling bad for #SundeepKishan#JasonSanjay has idea on Technicalities but the plot & screenplay is very cliched and had 0 emotional connect
First 40 mins are Unbearable then the film becomes somewhat okay1.5/5 pic.twitter.com/j0CyyWICtE
— Lakesh Konagaraj (@abhiiiiiii____) October 2, 2026
Some viewers find Sigma outdated
The criticism around Sigma has been more focused on its screenplayOne social media reaction called the film frustratingly outdated and argued that it wastes what could have been a promising opportunityAccording to the viewer, the writing is the biggest weakness, with a routine story, illogical character decisions and a screenplay that does not offer enough freshness.
The same reaction also criticised the use of forced comedy and abrupt song placements, saying these elements make the film feel like it belongs to another eraDespite acknowledging the efforts of the actors and the scale of the production, the viewer described Jason Sanjay’s debut as disappointing and said it needed a sharper and more contemporary screenplay.
What is Sigma about?
Sigma follows Guru, played by Sundeep Kishan, a man dealing with serious financial problems who gets pulled into an underground world involving gambling, drugs and a massive Rs 500 crore operationHis circumstances eventually lead him towards an ambitious plan to target underworld figure Kotlapadi Veeraiya Reddy, played by Sampath Raj.
Faria Abdullah plays Sam, a radio jockey who becomes an important part of Guru’s journeyThe cast also features Raju Sundaram, Shiv Panditt and Yog JapeeThe film combines action, adventure, humour and heist elements while building its central conflict around Guru’s attempt to navigate a dangerous criminal network.