Sigma hits screens today — and Jason Sanjay, son of Vijay, is finally in the director’s chair. The film, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual thriller starring Sundeep Kishan in the lead, premiered across theatres on Thursday morning, marking the first time the actor has stepped behind the camera since his father’s legacy became a full-time presence in the public eye. No grand announcements. No fanfare. Just a quiet release, a single screening at Kamala Theatre, and a family watching together. 

Jason was there with his mother, Sangeetha, and sister Divya Shasha. He didn’t speak about box-office expectations. Didn’t mention competition. Instead, he shared how his father, known for his measured silence. Had reacted to the script before filming even began. “He’ll definitely be proud,” Jason said, recalling that Vijay takes ten seconds to reply to any question, often leaving him to joke: “Did you cut your leg?” 

The film’s journey wasn’t just personal. It began as a story pitched to Dulquer Salman, who passed. Then it found its way to Jason, who saw in Sundeep Kishan not just a performer but a rare kind of artist, one who chooses roles based on narrative strength, not language. “He’s not someone who says yes just because the script is in Tamil or Telugu,” Jason said. “He reads the story.” 

And then came the real test: the first scene. Afterward, in a press meet, Jason spoke of his mother’s reaction. “She was thrilled. She enjoyed every second.” His sister? Same. The film, he said, was made with care, without unnecessary spending, echoing the ethos of his grandfather, SA Chandra Sekhar, the producer whose name still carries weight in the industry. 

Now, the audience will decide. But Jason isn’t looking back. “I can’t say I have no interest in acting,” he admitted. “But now, I’m focused on direction. Still… if the right role comes, I’ll take it.” 

The next move? Wait for the reviews. And see what happens when a son steps into the frame his father once owned.