'Sigma' Marks an Exciting New Phase in My Tamil Cinema Journey” – Actor Shiv Pandit
Shiv Panditt Returns in a Full-Fledged, Grey-Shaded Role as Vincent in Jason Sanjay's Action-Adventure Heist Thriller.
Handsome, charismatic and backed by a strong fan following among Tamil audiences, actor Shiv Panditt continues to retain a special connection with viewers, with his performance in Leelai remaining fondly remembered even years after its release. After making his presence felt in Tamil cinema once again with Vishnuvardhan's Nesippaya, the actor now returns in a full-fledged and strikingly different role with Sigma, directed by Jason Sanjay and produced by Lyca Productions. Playing the grey-shaded Vincent, Shiv Panditt brings a fresh dimension to the action-adventure heist thriller, marking an exciting new phase in his Tamil film journey.
Speaking about his journey and experience of returning to Tamil cinema with Sigma, Shiv Panditt says, "I have been acting for about 18-20 years. I first faced the camera in 2002, but my journey with performance actually began when I was nine, through theatre, drama workshops and stage performances. Later, my experience as a radio jockey for two to three years taught me a lot about voice modulation, expression and communication. I never really thought I would become a mainstream actor, but eventually I made my debut with Shaitan, directed by Bijoy Nambiar. I was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, and after that I went on to do several films and advertisements. Leelai was my first Tamil film, and although it did not get a major theatrical release at the time, the film eventually found a special place among audiences online, and appreciated it It continues to have its own following. Coming back to Tamil cinema in a substantial role has been particularly exciting for me.”
He adds, "Jason Sanjay noticed the buzz around me on social media, especially for Leelai and my other work, and felt that casting me in Sigma would be interesting. That is how Vincent came into the picture. Vincent is a very gray character. He is ambitious, owns a gambling club and gets drawn into certain nefarious activities through his friend Elil. I really enjoyed exploring that space. Sigma is a very fast-paced action-adventure heist, and I am extremely proud to be part of it. Jason has worked incredibly hard and is a very professional filmmaker. He has created the film with tremendous commitment, and I am very happy that he trusted me with Vincent. I have also had a wonderful experience working with Sundeep Kishan and the entire team, and that makes being part of Sigma even more special."
Released worldwide on October 2, Sigma has begun its theatrical run as a fast-paced action-adventure heist thriller, with its youthful energy, action and racy narrative bringing a distinct flavor to the big screen. The film stars Sundeep Kishan, Faria Abdullah, Raju Sundaram, Sampath Raj, Shiv Pandit, Anbu Thasan, Yog Japee, Magalakshmi, Sheela Rajkumar, Kamalesh and Kiran Konda. Sigma is directed by Jason Sanjay, with music by Thaman S, cinematography by Krishnan Vasant, editing by Praveen KL and Sanjeev as Creative Producer. Presented by Subaskaran under the Lyca Productions banner, the film is currently running in theatres.
“The film 'Sigma' has given me a new start in the Tamil film industry” - Actor Shiv Pandit!
Actor Shiv Pandit has impressed everyone with his charming looks and talented acting as the hero of the movie 'Leelai'. Shiv Pandit, who made a re-entry into Tamil cinema with the film 'Nesippaya' directed by Vishnuvardhan, is currently playing a completely different role in the film 'Sigma', produced by Lyca Productions and directed by Jason Sanjay. Shiv Pandit, who plays the grey shade character Vincent, has added a new dimension to the action-adventure heist thriller. With this, he has started his journey in Tamil cinema again with enthusiasm.
Shiv Pandit shared, “I have been acting for almost 20 years. I first stepped in front of the camera in 2002. But my journey into acting actually started when I was nine years old. I learned acting through drama, drama workshops and stage shows. After that, I worked as a radio jockey for three years. That experience taught me a lot about voice dynamics and communication. I never thought I would become a mainstream actor. But, I made my debut with the film ‘Shaitan’, directed by Bijoy Nambiar and produced by Anurag Kashyap. For that film, I was nominated for the Filmfare Best Debut Award.
After that, I acted in many films and commercials. ‘Leelai’ was my first Tamil film. Although the film did not get a big theatrical release at the time of its release, it gave me a dedicated fan base. Even after many years, fans still appreciate the songs and background score of the film. Even today, ‘Leelai’ has a dedicated fan base. So, it is exciting to act in Tamil cinema again,” he said.
He further said, “Jason Sanjay noticed the attention that was being generated about me on social media, especially with regard to ‘Leelai’ and other films that I have acted in. He thought it would be interesting to cast me in ‘Sigma’. That’s how the character of Vincent, a shade of grey, came to me. Vincent runs a gambling club. He gets involved in some illegal activities through his friend Ezhil. I loved playing this interesting character. ‘Sigma’ is a thrilling action adventure heist film. I am proud to have acted in it. Jason has put in a lot of hard work and dedication for this film. He is not only a great director but also a wonderful person! Jason has become like a family member to me now. I am very happy that he trusted me to play the role of Vincent. Working with Sundeep Kishan and the entire team was a great experience for me.”
The action adventure film 'Sigma', which released worldwide on October 2, is running successfully in theaters. The film stars Sundeep Kishan, Faria Abdullah, Raju Sundaram, Sampath Raj, Shiv Pandit, Anbu Dasan, Yog JP, Mahalakshmi, Sheela Rajkumar, Kamlesh and Kiran Konda among others. Directed by Jason Sanjay, the film has music by Thaman S. Krishnan Vasanth has handled the cinematography. Praveen KL has handled the editing. Sanjeev has worked as the creative producer. Subhaskaran has produced the film under the banner Lyca Productions.
