Naan Sigappu Manithan
Naan Sigappu Manithan

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Naan Sigappu Manithan

2014
Movie
161 min
Tamil

Indran suffers from narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that makes him fall asleep at the slightest excitement. He meets Meera and they fall in love but one night, they are attacked by unknown persons. Indran panics and goes into sleep, while Meera is raped. Indran must rely hard on his wits to find the assailants and overcome his condition get his revenge.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users80%
Director: S. U. Arun KumarGenres: Action, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man suffering from a rare sleep disorder, narcolepsy, finds himself in a desperate situation when his girlfriend is murdered. Driven by a thirst for justice and battling his debilitating condition, he embarks on a dangerous quest to find the perpetrators. His narcolepsy, which causes him to fall asleep suddenly and uncontrollably, presents significant obstacles in his pursuit of vengeance.

Critical Reception

Naan Sigappu Manithan received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While the unique premise and Vishal's performance were often praised, some found the plot to be predictable or dragged in parts. The film resonated with audiences for its attempt at a novel concept within the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique concept of narcolepsy as a plot device in an action thriller.

  • Vishal's performance was highlighted as a strong point, effectively portraying the character's struggles.

  • Some criticism was directed towards the film's pacing and predictability in its narrative progression.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's innovative storyline and Vishal's committed performance. Many found the blend of thriller elements with the protagonist's medical condition to be engaging, although a portion of viewers felt the second half could have been tighter.

Fun Fact

The film's central concept revolves around narcolepsy, a rare sleep disorder, which was an unusual and intriguing element for a Tamil action thriller at the time of its release.

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timesofindia

timesofindia

Forget the narcolepsy; forget the lip-lock controversy (on which reams have been written about). Naan Sigappu Manithan is first and foremost a tale of one man's quest for revenge. If Thiru's previous film, Samar, had the hero searching for ...