The story begins with a librarian who, pressed by debt, stumbles into a world of drug dealers, casinos, and a high‑stakes heist — a premise that promised laughs and thrills.
By Saturday, the film had slipped to a modest ₹1.5 cr, a 36.2 % fall from its opening haul of ₹2.35 cr, and occupancy dipped to 22.6 % across 1,802 shows.
Tamil audiences carried the bulk of the revenue, bringing in ₹95 lakh from 916 screens at 26 % occupancy, while Telugu viewers contributed ₹55 lakh from 886 shows at 19 % occupancy.
Sundeep Kishan’s attempt to balance sharp wit with grounded performance is a highlight, but Faria Abdullah’s portrayal feels underwritten. The director’s debut attempt shows promise in pacing but falters in keeping the audience glued.
With footfall numbers hovering around 3,65,861, the film’s future hinges on whether word‑of‑mouth can outpace the numbers. Fans will be watching to see if the second week’s sales revive or if the theatrics fade into the back‑room tape.
As the second week unfolds, ‘Sigma’ will have to prove that a fresh director can turn a promising script into a market‑winning spectacle.