Vikram

At 58 years old, Vikram has this physical status:

Kennedy John Victor (born 17 April 1966) is an Indian actor and singer who best known as Vikram or Chiyaan Vikram.

Among other accolades, he has received seven Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and the People's University of Milan's Honorary Doctorate, and was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in May 2011. He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, which was followed by a string of small-budget Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films, many of which went unnoticed.

However, Vikram's lucrative career as an actor began with the success of Bala's tragedy film Sethu (1999), in which Vikram appeared as a rogue turned lover.

Vikram appeared in a number of masala films in the early 2000s, with Dhill (2001), Gemini (2002), Dhool (2003), and Saamy (2003) all becoming commercially successful ventures.

Vikram appeared in various capacities during the period and gained acclaim for his work as a blind villager in Kasi and a Robin Hood-esque figure in Samurai.

Vikram's appearance in Bala's Pithamagan as a gravedigger with autism spectrum disorders earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor, despite the fact that his character only spoke a few lines of dialogue in the entire film.

His appearance in Shankar's blockbuster Anniyan (2005) as an idealistic lawyer with multiple personality disorders earned critical acclaim, as did his portrayal of a hero in Kanthasw (2009).

Vikram's portrayal of Veeraiya, a tribal chief influenced by Ramayana's Ravana, received further recognition, as did his performance as a physically impaired adult with the maturity of a six-year-old boy in Deiva Thirumagal (2011).

During Shankar's romantic thriller I (2015), he appeared in several get-ups as both a bodybuilder and a crippled hunchback, losing up to 35 kilograms for sequences.

It is now the sixth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time. Vikram has worked on various social causes and appeared as the Youth Envoy for the United Nations Human Settlement Programme in 2011.

Vidya Sudha, a brand ambassador for Sanjeevani Trust and a school for special needs, has been involved in Deiva Thirumagal's development as well as long-term involvement with the Kasi Eye Care and running his own welfare charity through the Vikram Foundation.

Following the 2015 South Indian floods, he produced and directed Spirit of Chennai, a tribute to the city's volunteers.

Early life and family

Vikram was born on April 17th, 1966, to a Christian father and a Hindu mother. John Victor (alias Vinod Raj), a native of Paramakudi, left home to pursue a career in filmmaking, and returned from home to begin a career in film. However, his father did not fare well and only appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films and television serials, and Vikram was inspired by theatre lessons and being professionally trained in classical and cinema dance styles to ensure he was a leading actor. Vikram's mother, Rajeshwari, and her brother, Thiagarajan, are well-known directors-actors in Tamil cinema; with his son, actor Prashanth, being Vikram's first cousin.

Arvind, his younger brother, was supposed to make his film debut as an actor in Saroja but didn't appear, but unfortunately did not participate. Anitha, a teacher, is also a Vikram student. In case he disliked his original name, Kennedy, "Vi" from his father's name; Vikram was derived from his father's name; "R" from his mother's name and "ram" from his sun sign, Aries.

Vikram was educated at Montfort School, Yercaud (a boarding school in a hill station near Salem) and graduated in 1983. He has said that he utilised his education by participating in karate, horseback riding, and swimming, and that early exposure to sports helped him grow as a youngster. Vikram was trapped in the fringes of the school's drama club for a long time, and was often involved in backstage performances before being granted the lead role in a school adaptation of Molière's The Doctor in Spite of Himself after the original lead had contracted chicken pox. Despite expressing his desire to join films after school, Vikram's father pushed him to go back to school, and Vikram graduated from Loyola College, Chennai, with a degree in English Literature and worked halfway towards an MBA degree. Vikram appeared in stage productions, including college productions of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and Peter Shaffer's Black Comedy, winning best actor awards for his performances. Vikram was hit by a car while riding his bike on the way home after receiving a major leg injury during a function held at IIT Madras. He stayed hospitalized for three years during school and then underwent twenty-three surgeries to prevent his leg from being amputated. Vikram was able to complete his dissertation at home after his crash and gained permission to complete his dissertation at home, but only for a short period.

Personal life

Vikram first met Shailaja Balakrishnan in the late 1980s and married her in 1992 at Guruvayoor Temple with hundreds of couples. The pair's low-key wedding ceremony took place at Loyola College, Chennai. She hails from Thalassery, Kerala, and now works as a psychology tutor at a prestigious Chennai academy. Shailaja has also worked with Deiva Thirumagal's team, providing expert insight on how people with special needs are handled and assisting with the creation of Vikram's character.

The couple has a daughter Akshita who was born in 1993 and a son named Dhruv, who was born in 1995. On the 30th of October 2017, his daughter married Manu Ranjith, the great-grandson of M. Karunanidhi. He lives near the beach in Besant Nagar, Chennai, and has stated that despite any interest in other regional films, he will continue to reside in Chennai.

In the year 2019, Dhruv's first film with Adithya Varma, was the Tamil remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy.

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Acting career

Vikram began his career by acting in advert films for companies such as Chola Tea, TVS Excel, and Alwyn, as well as appearing in a six-element television serial titled Galatta Kudumbam, which aired between November and December 1988. He was recognised by the film industry in his final year as a lead actor in a film. Vikram made his film debut in 1990 by appearing in En Kadhal Kanmani, a small budget love story starring him and Rekha Nambiar, with Sridhar's Thanthu Vitten Ennai as his next film release, opposite Rohini. He later agreed to be a part of cinematographer P. C. Sriram's college romance story Meera, with high hopes, but his career did not flourish until then. His performances in Meera and Kaaval Geetham, together with another veteran filmmaker S. P. Muthuraman, helped him get film offers from the Malayalam and Telugu film industries. He nearly signed up to appear in Mani Ratnam's Bombay in 1993 and was included in Mani Ratnam's inaugural photo shoot alongside Manisha Koirala. Mani Ratnam wanted Vikram to cut his beard for the role, but Vikram was unable to do so due to continuity issues with another film he had signed and was hence removed from the program.

Vikram appeared in a number of films between 1993 and 1994 in which he played supporting roles. He appeared in three hit Malayalam films, including Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, and Jayaram, before partnering with Gopi again in Shaji Kailas's Mafia, which explored Bangalore's criminal underworld. In addition, Joshi cast him again in the action drama Sainyam in the role of an air cadet. Vikram appeared in the small budget Telugu film Chirunavillage Naka Shyamala Rao's eldest son, Akkineni Nageswara Rao's eldest son in the family romance Bangaru Kutumbam, during the period, despite the latter's box office success. With his role in Vikraman's multi-starrer Pudhiya Mannargal, A. R. Rahman's music turned out to be a commercial disappointment, he was also unsuccessful.

Vikram appeared in further Telugu and Malayalam films during 1995 and 1996, being pushed away from Tamil films due to a lack of offers. He appeared in the Malayalam film Mayoora Nritam supervised by Vijayakrishnan and also appeared in Street opposite Babu Antony and lead roles in the small budget Telugu films Adalla Majaka and Sriraj Ginne's Akka. Bagunnava? In Indraprastham and Suresh Gopi in Rajaputhran, he worked with Mammootty before appearing in his first lead role in Malaysia with Itha Oru Snehagatha opposite Laila in 1. Vikram has acquired Ullaasam, Amitabh Bachchan's first Tamil language film film production, which also stars Ajith Kumar and Maheswari. Prior to its release, the big budget film sparked excitement, but at the box office, it was average. Vikram also acknowledged that the film helped him increase his female fan base due to his character's soft-personality. He continued to appear in the unsuccessful films Kurralla Rajyam in Telugu and then in the Ilaiyaraaja's musical Kangalin Valiantaigal before appearing in Parthiban's critically acclaimed film Housefull.

Vikram dubbed for other heroes in films, including voices for Prabhu Deva in Amaravathi and Abbas in Kandukondain Kandukondain respectively, during his rocky period. Vikram has said he did not look down on dubbing and saw it as a "dignity of labor" as a result. He continued dancing lessons every day and tried to act out different scenes and different characters with his small group of friends. He began to decline opportunities to appear in supporting roles in films and decided against making a breakthrough as a lead actor, although he turned down the role of Swarnamalya's fiancée in Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuuhe. Vikram has also rejected television serial production companies' claims, claiming that being on television would limit his chances of becoming a mainstream actor. Vikram was also refused to attend film performances as a backing dancer, with actor Sriman announcing that he was "one of the few" who was not keen on traveling to Canada to attend such performances.

In the film Sethu, debutant director Bala offered him the role of the rogue Sethu (Chiyaan). Vikram shaved his head, lost twenty-one kilograms, and long hair for the role to prepare. After beginning development in April 1997, the film went through developmental hell after industry strikes and a lack of funding stymied progress. He did not accept other acting offers to preserve his appearance's continuity during this period. The film then failed to find a distributor, but it was then delayed due to the tragic ending and the film was unveiled. Vikram called this period "the worst phase of his career" when he was financially strained and "his fire was in danger of dying down." He turned down a friend's offer of a technology career and decided to stay in the field by directing a serial with Ameer as his assistant director. Sethu was first introduced in December 1999 and appeared in a single noon show at a suburban theater, but over time, word-of-mouth publicity began. Eventually, it lasted at more than a hundred days in several cinema halls around Chennai. People on the streets were already throbbed by Vikram as a result of the film's success. Critics lauded Vikram's performance as "a revelation" and that "he is just too human and his acting in the last few scenes is just as good as the best we've seen." In a similar vein, a writer from the Malaysian daily New Straits Times described Vikram's role as a "unforgettable experience" and praised the film's results as "praise-worthy." Vikram received the Filmfare Special Award for his portrayal of the title character, and reports revealed that he missed out on the National Film Award for Best Actor by a single vote to Mohanlal. Vikram of Post-Sethu said that despite the film's commercial success, it would have been close to him and that it put him on the "right track" as Vikram chose to change Chiyaan's prefix to his screen name.

Vikram did not sign up to a film for sixty-five days after learning that Sethu's debut, to ensure he made the right career move. Vikram spent time on finishing projects he had promised to work on before the release of Sethu's debut and then made a few appearances in the Malayalam films Red Indians and the horror film Indriyam. He also appeared in Siradhika, a rare Tamil film directed and starring Raadhika that was shot entirely in London's suburbs. In addition, he appeared in two Telugu films during the time; 9 Nelalu and Youth. Vikram was the husband of the character played by Soundarya on 9 Nelalu, who wrestles the challenges of being a surrogate mother. The film received critical feedback, with a critic remarking that Vikram gave a "controlled appearance," while Vikram's renewed traction in Tamil films saw the film dubbed into Tamil shortly after, with comedian Vivek's added comedy track. Vinnukum Mannukum, Rajakumaran's next film, as well as Sarath Kumar, Khushbu, and Devayani, was based on an ordinary boy falling in love with an actor. Vikram has since expressed dissatisfaction with the film's participation, claiming that he had arguments with the producer for every single shot and that "everything" in the film, beginning with the first shot, was inaccurate; the film became a commercial failure.

His next film was Dhill, where he played an aspiring police officer, Kanagavel, who portrays a corrupt policeman. Vikram went on a strict diet to look trim in the role of the young police officer. The film opened to encouraging reviews, with a Hindu critic stating that "Vikram has the capability and potential" and that "Vikram has once more demonstrated that his Sethu experience was not a fluke." Dhill went on to become Vikram's first film success in the masala film style, setting the way for more such films in the same genre. Vikram's portrayal of a blind folk singer in Vinayan's Kasi earned him the Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award, and the film also did well commercially. When trying to look blind, he sunbathed on the terrace of his beachside home in Chennai for a sunburnt look and got dizzying headaches. Vikram's debut received praise from reviewers, with a reviewer describing it as a "extraordinarily good job" and that "as the blind singer, he brings laughter, tears, and a lump in one's throat."

Vikram continued to act in Saran's Gemini, his first big-budget film in the Tamil region, starring him in the role of a local rowdy. The action film received rave reviews, with a reviewer citing Vikram's "delivers a strong appearance" as the first "box office triumph." In the same way, Bharathwaj's soundtrack had already become popular before its debut, with Vikram also performing a version of the hit song "O Podu." For the album, see the following links. Balaji Sakthivel's Samurai was his next book, portraying him as a naughty Robin Hood-esque figure who kidnapped corrupt politicians. Vikram had signed the film in early 2000 but it was on hold during development, resulting in a two-year postponement and the film's release. The Hindu critic lauded Vikram's "admirably well-maintained physique and strong eyes," while another said Vikram's sole major positive was Vikram's convincing portrayal. Prabhu Solomon's King, a drama film starring him, Sneha and Nassar, was his last year of the year. Vikram played Raja, a magician who is unaware that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, while his family attempts to shield the truth from him. The film also received an unfavorable reception commercially, but critics were still applauding it.

The success of Dharani's Dhill resulted in the film's crew collaborating to produce a film in a similar vein; Dhool, which also starred Jyothika, Reemma Sen, and Vivek. Vikram played Aarumugham, a villager who is returning to the city to seek assistance about a water issue at home, but the water scam was later discovered to be tackling the corrupt politicians who are behind the water scam. The Rediff.com review praised his performance, saying that "Vikram is at his peak" and that "he appears as much at home with comedy as in emotional sequences" and that "he appears as much at home with comedy as well as in emotional sequences." According to a leading Indian newspaper, Vikram became a blockbuster and his fifth success in two and a half years, with Vikram being dubbed "the matinee idol of our times." He appeared in the romantic film Kadhal Sadu, which was a critical and commercial failure, with reviewers claiming that "you wish Vikram was a little more brisk and dynamis" in relation to his performance. Vikram was dismissive of the film's demise after its premiere, admitting that the plot "underwent a lot of changes after the initial narration," lamenting that the designers had taken him "for a royal ride."

Vikram was then signed by K. Balachander to appear in his banner's biggest project to date, Saamy, directed by Hari. Vikram played Aarusaamy, a hard cop in Tirunelveli who solves the area's communal challenges with his down-to-earth approach. Vikram worked on his body for the film, sporting a strong waist to show subtle differences from his other police film, Dhill, and even put on eight kilograms. The film had a good start, grossing more than Rs. In Tamil Nadu, 70 million people were killed in ten days, as well as the largest opening of the new millennium in Kerala, with the Telugu remake rights selling for a record price. Due to the film's good start, it has been profitable just 10 days after its debut and has since gone on to become a blockbuster. Vikram's success was also lauded by critics who awarded him the Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award, with Sify's comment that Vikram had "succumbed to the superstar image trap," but it is the "mainstay of the film" in the case.

He appeared in Pithamagan, along with Suriya, Sangeetha, and Laila, a gravedigger with autism spectrum disorders. He did not have any dialogue in the film, and the actor's acting muscles were stretched as he needed to use body language and facial expressions to express his feelings and thoughts, with Vikram also using make-up for the character himself. Vikram's critics expressed admiration for the film's "symphony on celluloid," while hinting that it will be a "milestone in Vikram's career" and "he carves a niche for himself in the viewer's mind with his expressions and poetic body language," according to the filmmaker. His appearances received him both the Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award and the National Film Award for Best Actor, the latter awarding him as the third Tamil actor to win the award. Hari's next release was Arul, a revenge drama directed by Hari. Positive and critical feedback about the film have been mixed. And modest box office collections.

Vikram has committed to appear in Anniyan, a dramatic film directed by famous director Shankar in March 2004. Vikram promised to film for 140 days, one of the longest contracts ever signed by an actor in a Tamil film. With three distinct individuals, a meek solicitor, a suave fashion model, and a psychotic serial killer, the film showed him as a character suffering from dissociative identity disorder. The film was promoted as the most expensive South Indian film ever, costing Rs 263.8 million, ahead of its release, and was distributed in India with 400 prints. Anniyan began with a "extraordinary opening" and went on to become a blockbuster grossing more than Rs. 1 billion were sold through the original and two dubbed versions. Vikram's role was unanimously lauded, with a Sify writer referring to "Anniyan specifically belongs to Vikram and the film is unthinkable without him" and "it could have been reduced to a caricature played by a lesser actor." Vikram was named Best Actor in 8 of the 15 possible awards at the 2005 Filmfare Awards South, with Vikram named Best Actor.

He signed and finished Shafi's comedy film in Asin, Majaa, in less than five months later this year. Vikram appeared as the assistant director under Shafi in the film, which also starred Pasupathy as his brother. Majaa's poor response at the box office and fetched average ratings, with a commentator stating that "you will certainly find something missing."

Vikram became a member of Bheema in October 2005, but the film was only announced in January 2008. Despite the fact that the film's script was written "for a actor," Sekhar, who is gradually idolizing the gangster played by Prakash Raj, appears in the film. Following its release, the film received mixed reviews, with a critic claiming that "Vikram breathes life into the film" "he looks stunning with his toned body, killer looks, and unquestionably delivers yet another superb work of his career." In the same way, The Hindu's review remained critical of the excessive violence, adding that "as narration precedes a point, Vikram will only appear helpless." Kanthaswamy, directed by Susi Ganesan and also starring Shriya Saran, became Tamil cinema's first superhero film, with Vikram starring a vigilante dressed as an anthropomorphic rooster, Kokorako, and a CBI officer. Kanthaswamy defeated Anniyan in Vikram's most expensive production, with the film boasting of high production values of having an innovative pre-launch trailer and scenes shot in Italy and Mexico. "The film has received mixed feedback from critics, with the reviewer from Sify saying that the film "strikes a fine balance between style and substance" and "gives the film a different sense of life" and "gives the film an extra layer to the characters" and leads it to the top spot" and "identifies that there are very few people in Indian cinema who can do the larger-than-life fantasy characters as well as Vikram," with the actor commenting that "Vi "Slow death," Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu said, "as an actor, Vikram has nothing to do." With a donation of Rs. 50,000, the film had a good start. 370 million, including Rs. In the first week of its international release, 160 million in Tamil Nadu at the box office. The film then went on to be one of the year's most profitable films, despite being out in theaters for more than a month.

In Mani Ratnam's bilingual films Raavanan and Raavan, inspired by the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana, Vikram appears as both the tribal king and the cop, Dev Pratap Sharma in the Tamil version of the films, which were shot simultaneously. Vikram revealed that the differences between the two characters during filming took up to 45 minutes, with Abhishek Bachchan portraying the tribal chief in the Hindi version, while Aishwarya Rai also playing the cop in the Tamil version. Vikram was initially trembling because both roles were supposed to be shot almost simultaneously, but the actor announced that he achieved by showing differences in his body language and expressions. Vikram revealed that he and Abhishek Bachchan appeared in the respective versions without being inspired by one another. Despite being a non-speaker and making his Hindi debut, he slammed his lines in the language, remarking jovially that it was the "most difficult thing in the world." Following exposure at the Cannes Film Festival and a premier at Leicester Square in London, the two versions and the dubbed Telugu version were released simultaneously in 2,200 screens worldwide and attracted a big opening on day one, grossing 200 million. Critics adored Raavanan's Tamil translation, with The Hindu calling it a "master stroke" and claiming that Vikram "lifts the bar with every venture." "Emotions of passion, animus, anguish, and joy dance on his face in rapid succession," the critic wrote, adding that "Vikram lifts the role to an admirable level." Sify's critic called it a "astonish portrayal," while the Hindustan Times' critic praised Vikram's "ability to step into Veeraiya's skin and emote with conviction." Vikram's performance culminated in him receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor among other prizes. In comparison, the Hindi version received mixed reviews, with critics confirming that Vikram's appearance as the tribal leader was more convincing than Bachchan's. Baradwaj Rangan, a writer for The New Indian Express, rated the film as 4/5 and wrote: "Raavan falls for Sita (and vice versa) in an enthralling interpretation of the Ramayana, if you can get past the lead performances.' Whereas, Taran Adarsh, writing for Bollywood Hungama, rated it 1.5 stars on the whole, with the comment that Vikram is "not strong enough" to be a king-sized disappointment, according to the author. Raavan's name was then revealed to be a surprise flop at the Indian box office. The film was also screened at the Venice Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival, with Vikram in attendance.

Vikram began a film under Selvaraghavan's direction, which was dubbed by the media as Sindubad. With Swati Reddy as the female lead, the film began shooting and finished in the Himalayas by early 2010 and concluded on a schedule. However, the film was expected to be momentarily shelved and later never to be released again after producer Singana Ramesh walked out. Vikram Kumar's 24, which was produced by Mohan Natarajan, was then signed into play the female lead role, although Ileana D'Cruz was later confirmed to play the female lead role. Shots were canned in caves for a brief period of time until the director was booted from the project, effectively ending the film. After filming, Vikram shot for a third consecutive shelved project directed by Boopathy Pandian starring him as an investigative cop; however, the film did not progress and instead Natarajan funded Vikram's next film.

Vikram's 2011 film Deiva Thirumagal, directed by A. L. Vijay, saw a father with a developmental disorder displaying the mental maturity of a seven-year-old. Vikram travelled to Vidya Sagar and Vidya Sudha for a month, hearing their body language and taking notes in preparation for the position. He also interacted with the patients to help them recognize the subtleties of people with impaired speech. Vikram has since referred to his character as Krishna as the best character he has ever imagined. Sara Arjun, Anushka Shetty, and Amala Paul appeared in supporting roles, leading to mainly positive feedback from critics and a lot of success at the box office. The Deccan Chronicle's reviewer said that the film was "Vikram's show all the way" and that "his portrayal of a mentally challenged man trying to cope with the everyday realities of raising a child is a work of art." Vikram's on-screen chemistry, played by Sara Arjun, is "magic" and their performances "are sure to leave a lump in your throat," another reviewer said. The film and Vikram's success was lauded by the critic, but "a problem arises only when you stop seeing Krishna as a character" and see him as Vikram, the hero," and Vikram should have "underplayed a little here and there, and it may have been more effective." However, Vikram took home a slew of the top acting awards of the year, as well as further accolades at the Vijay and Filmfare Awards.

Vikram appeared in Rajapattai (2011), with Deeksha Seth, under Suseenthiran's direction, where he played a henchman struggling to get a break in Tamil cinema. In December 2011, the film received mixed reviews from critics and performed below expectations at the box office. During 2011, Vikram completed half of a fantasy period film in which he starred Karikala Chola, a Tamil king who ruled in 270 BC opposite Zarine Khan, but the film was later shelved due to production difficulties. In the action-thriller Thaandavam, he appeared in his second project with director Vijay, portraying the lead role of a blind RAW agent. In September 2012, the film, which also starred Anushka Shetty, Amy Jackson, and Lakshmi Rai in pivotal roles, received mixed reviews. Vikram was trained under well-known human echolocation specialist Daniel Kish for his role as a blind man, with the latter appearing in the film as a cameo. "Vikram and him alone who diverts your interest from the film's little logical script flaws and spellbinds you with an endearing scene that is Thaandavam's biggest strength"; subsequently, the film did average commercially. In Bejoy Nambiar's bilingual David, the actor appeared in different cast members in Hindi and Tamil. Vikram remained the only common lead actor in the series, with his segment based on a love tale involving a careless drunkard fisherman and a mute girl portrayed by Isha Sherwani. Although the Tamil version premiered to mostly positive feedback, the Hindi film received mixed critiques, with both films doing average business at the box office.

In early 2012, Vikram agreed to work with Shankar for I, a romantic thriller starring Amy Jackson. Following a tumultuous production process, it was announced that the actor would have four drastically different looks in the film: a body builder, a beast, a model, and a hunchback. To ensure his muscles were defined on film, he put on weight to portray the bodybuilder, adhering to a diet of protein and coffee. Vikram lost weight to act a model before shaved his head and lowering his weight to 56 kilograms to portray the crippled hunchback. He improved his physique by eating small portions of egg whites and apples instead of regular food intakes, and he was active in a dieting program that made him thin. When sporting the look, the actor appeared to be unable to recognize the actor at times, according to reports, who also stayed away from the media for more than a year. Vikram described the film as "the hardest he's ever did" and that folliculitis was common among them as a result of the prosthetic make-up he had to wear. The film opened in January 2015 to mixed reviews, although critics praised Vikram's portrayal of Lingesan as well as unanimously positive reviews. "Vikram bowls you over whether he is handsome or disfigured," a Times of India columnist said, "Vikram bowls you over with a heart-wrenching debut" and that "Vikram wins hearts as the earnest-to-boot gym rat and, as the strapping new model on the block, he floors the audience with his appearance as Koonan, the deformed hunchback." Rediff.com noted that the actor is "truly impressive and deserving much praise," while Sify.com said he "lived the role." Despite mixed reports, I did well at the box office, as well as becoming Kerala's most popular Tamil film of all time. It was the sixth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time at the time by early 2015.

He spent time on Vijay Milton's road-thriller 10 Enradhukulla (2015), which featured him as an unidentified racer traveling around India. The film's opposite Samantha was welcomed with mixed reviews and didn't do well at the box office. Vikram "breathes life to his career, and his enthusiasm is infectious," a Sify.com analyst said, "the way he smiles, dances, and fights is a treat for his followers." In the same way, a critic from The Hindu slammed the film's script, saying, "it's impossible to see Vikram in this fluff."

Vikram appeared in Iru Mugan (2016), a science fiction action film directed by Anand Shankar starring him alongside Nayanthara and Nithya Menen, later in the film. Vijay Chandar's Sketch (2018) directed by Vijay Chandar followed by Hari's directed Saamy Square (2018).

Vikram and his son Dhruv Vikram appear in Mahaan in 2022 as Gandhi Mahaan. In Amazon Prime Video, it was announced on February 10, 2015.

He also signed his 58th film with R. Ajay Gnanamuthu, the director who is best known for his film work in Demonte Colony. The film was titled Cobra and was released on August 31st 2022. Critics generally gave the film mixed marks. Aditya Karikalan was the protagonist in Mani Ratnam's film Ponniyin Selvan, which was released on September 30th 2022. It is the first Tamil film to be released in IMAX format.

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