Singam (transl. Lion) is an Indian Tamil-language action film series centered around the titular character Duraisingam, a short-tempered honest cop with an aim to eliminate corruption from the society.[1] The film series began in 2010 with the release of Singam, directed by Hari and starring Suriya as the titular character. The film received positive reviews and grossed ₹90–100 crore worldwide.[2] The first film also spawned two direct sequels titled Singam II (2013) and Si3 (2017).
| Singam Franchise | |
|---|---|
 Official Logo | |
| Created by | Hari |
| Original work | Singam |
| Owners | Sun Pictures 2D Entertainment Studio Green |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) | |
Overview
editSingam
editSingam, the first installment of the series, tells about SI Duraisingam, a tempered-but-honest police officer, who tries his best to eliminate a powerful don named Mayil Vaaganam. The film was released on 28 May 2010 (worldwide) and received positive reviews from critics. It earned ₹90-100 crore worldwide [3] against a budget of ₹15 crore,[2] thus becoming the 5th highest grossing film in 2010.
Singam 2
editSingam 2, the second installment of this series, continues the story, where Duraisingam was sent to Thoothukoodi in order to stop a drug cartel running by Bhai and Thangaraj and their African boss Danny. The film was released in about 1500 screens worldwide. The film received positive reviews from critics where it grossed approximately ₹1.22 billion (US$15 million) worldwide from Tamil and Telugu versions with a lifetime distributor's share of ₹670 million (US$8.0 million).[4][5] However, Forbes stated that the film made ₹1.36 billion in its lifetime.[citation needed]
Si3
editSi3 was the third installment of the series, continues the story, where Duraisingam was transferred to Andhra Pradesh as DCP, to nab an Australian bureaucrat named Vittal Prasad, who illegally exports toxic waste to India. However, unlike the first and second part, the third part mainly received mixed reviews from critics, despite, became a commercial success, thus becoming another profitable addition by grossing ₹110 crore[6] worldwide from a budget of ₹65 crore and becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 2017.[7]
Films
edit| Film | Release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Story by | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singam | 28 May 2010 | Hari | K. E. Gnanavel Raja | ||
| Singam II | 5 July 2013 | S. Lakshman Kumar | |||
| Singam 3 | 9 February 2017 | Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, K. E. Gnanavel Raja | |||
Future films
editSingam 4
editShortly after the release of Si3, Suriya confirmed that he and Hari would return for a fourth film in the series in future.[8]
Recurring cast and characters
editThis table lists the main characters who appear in the Singam Franchise.
| Actors | Films | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Singam | Singam II | Si3 | |
| Suriya | DCP S. Duraisingam | ||
| Anushka Shetty | Kavya Duraisingam | ||
| Hansika Motwani | Sathya | ||
| Prakash Raj | Mayil Vaaganam | ||
| Danny Sapani | Danny (Michael Kong) | ||
| Vivek | Erimalai | ||
| Radha Ravi | Soundara Pandi | ||
| Sumithra | Kalyani | ||
| Vijayakumar | Home Minister Ramanathan | ||
| Yuvarani | Dhanalakshmi | ||
| Nassar | Mahalingam | ||
| Janaki Sabesh | Bharati Mahalingam | ||
| Manorama | Kavya's Grandmother | ||
| Thyagu | Harbour Shanmugam | ||
| Priya Atlee | Divya Mahalingam | ||
| Nizhalgal Ravi | ACP Rajendran | ||
| Adithya | Vaikuntam | ||
| Item Number | Anjali | Neetu Chandra | |
Additional crew and production details
edit| Occupation | Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Singam (2010) |
Singam II (2013) |
Si3 (2017) | |
| Director | Hari | ||
| Producer(s) | K. E. Gnanavel Raja Reliance Big Pictures |
S. Lakshman Kumar | K. E. Gnanavel Raja Dhaval Jayatilal Gada |
| Executive Producer(s) | S. R. Prabhu S.R. Prakashbabu Mahesh Ramanathan |
Suriya Kyle Ambrose Delon Bakker |
S. R. Prabhu S.R. Prakashbabu |
| Distributor(s) | Sun Pictures | 2D Entertainment | Pen Movies |
| Story, Screenplay and Dialogue Writer | Hari | ||
| Music Director(s) | Devi Sri Prasad | Harris Jayaraj | |
| Cinematography | Priyan | ||
| Editor(s) | V. T. Vijayan | V. T. Vijayan T. S. Jay | |
| Art Director | K. Kadhir | ||
| Lyricist(s) | Na. Muthukumar Viveka Hari Megha |
Viveka | Pa. Vijay Thamarai Viveka Hari Harris Jayaraj Ramya NSK Dinesh Kanagaratnam Maalavika Manoj Lady Kash MC Vickey |
| Stunt Co-ordinator(s) | Rocky Rajesh Anal Arasu |
Kanal Kannan Anbariv | |
| Choreographer(s) | Brinda Shobi Baba Bhaskar |
Raju Sundaram Robert Baba Bhaskar |
Brinda Shobi Baba Bhaskar |
| Costume Designer(s) | Vivek Karunakaran Pallavi-Neha Bharani Anu |
Nikhaar Dhawan Uma Chaitanya Rao |
Neha Gnanavel Raja V. Sai |
Release and revenue
editBox office performance
editThe franchise has been notable for its profit, with Singam[9] and its follow-up having earned a combined revenue of ₹336-346 crore, according to IBtimes.[10]
| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office revenue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singam | 28 May 2010 | ₹15 crore (US$1.8 million) | ₹90-100 crore | [11][12] |
| Singam II | 5 July 2013 | ₹45 crore (US$5.4 million) | ₹136 crore (US$16 million) | [13][14] |
| Si3 | 9 February 2017 | ₹65 crore (US$7.8 million) | ₹110 crore (US$13 million) | [15] |
| Total | ₹125 crore (US$15 million) (three films) |
₹336-346 crore (three films) |
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Reception
editSingam (2010)
editSify described the film Singam as a "predictable entertainer that follows the age old formula", while Suriya "carries the film to the winning post. His passion and the way he brings an ordinary regular larger-than-life hero character alive on screen is lesson for other commercial heroes".[16] Rediff felt it was an "unapologetic... entertainer and has Suriya in every frame. Lovers of commercial potpourri will definitely get their money's worth."[17]
Singam 2
editRediff felt "the film has a lot of power-packed action sequences and the story races along with a tremendous pace keeping you engaged throughout... The only negative would be the length – the movie runs for almost three hours. A slightly shorter version would have created a greater impact".[18] Deccan Chronicle gave it the verdict: "Even if you are not a Suriya fan, Singam 2 is worth a watch. The film roars rather well."[19] In contrast, Zee News felt, "Suriya is the only character that makes you feel satisfied in the entire movie".[20]
Si3
editThe Times of India lauded Suriya and Hari, writing,"[His] consistency in handling cop stories convincingly and entertainingly needs to be commended as he has been proving his expertise repeatedly".[21] The New Indian Express similarly praised Suriya, but found "as a commercial film director, [Hari's] storytelling methods also suffer from following a set of rules, which include frequent yawn-inducing songs".[22] In contrast, The Hindu felt it was "loud, fast, and without a single memorable moment".[23] Sify called the film "a cocktail of harebrained predictable plot, exhausting action scenes and slapstick comedy".[24]
References
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- ^ "Box Office: Vikram's 'I', Rajini's 'Lingaa' and Vijay's 'Kaththi' Among Top 10 South Films of All Time". IBTimes. 20 January 2015. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Singam 3 box office collection: Suriya's film mints Rs 110 crore worldwide". IBTimes. 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Singam 3 box office collection: Suriya's film mints Rs 110 crore worldwide". IBTimes. 28 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Si3 Final Total Worldwide Collection". ABO. 9 September 2017. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "'Singam 4' after five years: Suriya". The Times of India. 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ "2010 – TOP 20 MOVIES IN CHENNAI BOX OFFICE". Behinwoods. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ "'Singam-2' takes a solid start". Bollywood Hungama. 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
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- ^ "Tamil Star Suriya Aims To Take The 'Singam' Cop Franchise To New Horizons". Forbes. 7 February 2017. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Singam 2 gets good first day collections". The Times of India. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
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- ^ "Si3 film Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
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- ^ "Singam 3: Loud, fast, and without a single memorable moment". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Review : Si 3 review: Loud and exhausting!". Sify. 9 February 2017. Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.