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Vikram

Vikram Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 17 April 1966
  • Place of Birth Chennai
  • Occupation Film Actor
  • Spouse Shailaja Balakrishnan (1992)
  • Education Loyola College, Montfort School, Yercaud
  • Years active 1990-present
  • Other names Chiyaan Vikram, Kenny

Related Other Pages:

  • Fauji 2, 
  • Anniyan
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ABOUT Vikram

Vikram: A Titan of Tamil Cinema Kennedy John Victor, known professionally as Vikram, is a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, celebrated for his versatility and impactful performances. His career, spanning over three decades, showcases a remarkable range, from romantic leads to intense character roles. Early Success and Critical Acclaim: Vikram's debut in En Kadhal Kanmani (1990) was followed by his breakthrough role in Sethu (1999), establishing him as a force to be reckoned with. Subsequent hits like Dhill, Gemini, Dhool, Saamy, Anniyan, and Raavanan cemented his star status. His performances in Kasi, Samurai, and Pithamagan garnered widespread critical praise, culminating in a National Film Award for Best Actor for the latter. Box Office Success and Philanthropy: Vikram's highest-grossing films include the romantic thriller I (2015) and the epic historical dramas Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023). Beyond his cinematic achievements, Vikram is actively involved in philanthropy, serving as a Youth Envoy for the UN Human Settlements Programme and a brand ambassador for various social causes. He notably produced and directed the flood relief anthem, Spirit of Chennai, in 2016. Awards and Recognition: Vikram’s accolades include eight Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and the Kalaimamani Award. His significant contributions to the industry were also recognised through inclusion in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2016 and 2018. His dedication to his craft and commitment to social causes have solidified his position as a respected and influential figure in Indian cinema.

Vikram FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Fauji 2
  • Fauji 2

    ( 2024 )

  • Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2
  • Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2

    ( 2025 )

  • Thangalaan
  • Thangalaan

    ( 2024 )

  • Dhruva Natchathiram Chapter 1: Yuddha Kaandam
  • Dhruva Natchathiram Chapter 1: Yuddha Kaandam

    ( Not Final )

  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two
  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

    ( 2023 )

  • Mahavir Karna
  • Mahavir Karna

    ( Not Final )

  • Ponniyin Selvan
  • Ponniyin Selvan

    ( 2022 )

  • King
  • King

    ( Not Final )

  • Cobra
  • Cobra

    ( 2022 )

  • Chiyaan 63
  • Chiyaan 63

    ( Not Final )

  • Mahaan
  • Mahaan

    ( 2022 )

  • Kadaram Kondan
  • Kadaram Kondan

    ( 2019 )

  • Saamy 2
  • Saamy 2

    ( 2018 )

  • Sketch
  • Sketch

    ( 2018 )

  • Iru Mugan
  • Iru Mugan

    ( 2016 )

  • 10 Endrathukulla
  • 10 Endrathukulla

    ( 2015 )

  • I
  • I

    ( 2015 )

  • Kadhal Sadugudu
  • Kadhal Sadugudu

    ( 2014 )

  • David
  • David

    ( 2013 )

  • David
  • David

    ( 2013 )

  • Thaandavam
  • Thaandavam

    ( 2012 )

  • Rajapattai
  • Rajapattai

    ( 2011 )

  • Deiva Thirumagal
  • Deiva Thirumagal

    ( 2011 )

  • Raavanan
  • Raavanan

    ( 2010 )

  • Raavan
  • Raavan

    ( 2010 )

  • Kanthaswamy
  • Kanthaswamy

    ( 2009 )

  • Bheemaa
  • Bheemaa

    ( 2008 )

  • Maja
  • Maja

    ( 2005 )

  • Anniyan
  • Anniyan

    ( 2005 )

  • Arul
  • Arul

    ( 2004 )

  • Pithamagan
  • Pithamagan

    ( 2003 )

  • Saamy
  • Saamy

    ( 2003 )

  • Dhool
  • Dhool

    ( 2003 )

  • Samurai
  • Samurai

    ( 2002 )

  • Gemini
  • Gemini

    ( 2002 )

  • Youth
  • Youth

    ( 2001 )

  • Kasi
  • Kasi

    ( 2001 )

  • Dhill
  • Dhill

    ( 2001 )

  • Red Indians
  • Red Indians

    ( 2001 )

  • Vinnukum Mannukum
  • Vinnukum Mannukum

    ( 2001 )

  • 9 Nelalu
  • 9 Nelalu

    ( 2000 )

  • Indriyam
  • Indriyam

    ( 2000 )

  • Siragugal
  • Siragugal

    ( 1999 )

  • Sethu
  • Sethu

    ( 1999 )

  • House Full
  • House Full

    ( 1999 )

  • Kangalin Vaarthaigal
  • Kangalin Vaarthaigal

    ( 1998 )

  • Kurolla Rajyam
  • Kurolla Rajyam

    ( 1997 )

  • Ullaasam
  • Ullaasam

    ( 1997 )

  • Etha Oru Snehagatha
  • Etha Oru Snehagatha

    ( 1997 )

  • Merupu
  • Merupu

    ( 1996 )

  • Mayoora Nritham
  • Mayoora Nritham

    ( 1996 )

  • Rajaputhran
  • Rajaputhran

    ( 1996 )

  • Indraprastham
  • Indraprastham

    ( 1996 )

  • Akka Bhagunavaa
  • Akka Bhagunavaa

    ( 1996 )

  • Ooha
  • Ooha

    ( 1996 )

  • Aadaalla Majaka
  • Aadaalla Majaka

    ( 1995 )

  • Street
  • Street

    ( 1995 )

  • Bangaru Kutumbam
  • Bangaru Kutumbam

    ( 1994 )

  • Pudhiya Mannargal
  • Pudhiya Mannargal

    ( 1994 )

  • Kaadhalan
  • Kaadhalan

    ( 1994 )

  • Sainyam
  • Sainyam

    ( 1994 )

  • Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
  • Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram

    ( 1993 )

  • Mafia
  • Mafia

    ( 1993 )

  • Chirunavvula Varamistava
  • Chirunavvula Varamistava

    ( 1993 )

  • Dhruvam
  • Dhruvam

    ( 1993 )

  • Meera
  • Meera

    ( 1992 )

  • Kaaval Geetham
  • Kaaval Geetham

    ( 1992 )

  • Thandu Vitten Ennai
  • Thandu Vitten Ennai

    ( 1991 )

  • En Kadhal Kanmai
  • En Kadhal Kanmai

    ( 1990 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Vikram AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actor - 2012 Deiva Thirumagal

  • Most Popular Tamil Actor
  • The Asianet Film Awards for Most Popular Tamil Actor - 2016 I

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Asianet Film Awards for Special Jury Award - 2005 Anniyan

  • Best Actor
  • The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 2002 Kasi

  • Best Actor
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actor - 2013 Thaandavam

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2024 Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2016 I

  • Critics Award for Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Critics Award for Best Actor - 2012 Deiva Thirumagal

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2011 Raavanan

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2006 Anniyan

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2004 Pithamagan

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2002 Kasi

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Special Jury Award - 2000 Sethu

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The IIFA Utsavam for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2024 Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

  • Best Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2004 Pithamagan

  • Best Actor
  • The Norway Tamil Film Festival for Best Actor - 2016 I

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2024 Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2016 I

  • Best Actor - Special Appreciation
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor - Special Appreciation - 2012 Deiva Thirumagal

  • Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2010 Raavanan

  • Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2003 Pithamagan

  • Special Prize for Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Special Prize for Best Actor - 1999 Sethu

  • Best Actor
  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actor - 2012 Deiva Thirumagal

  • Best Actor
  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actor - 2011 Raavanan

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

VIKRAM NEWS

Want to be all those people I can never be in real-life: Vikram on his unconventional film choices

September 28, 2022 4:12 pm

Vikram said since childhood, he had the yearning to take on characters that were distinctively different from his personality.

Kapil Sharma advises Ponniyin Selvan star Vikram to be careful on Twitter: 'It's very risky after whiskey'

September 26, 2022 11:37 am

Actors Vikram, Trisha, Karthi, Jayam Ravi and Sobhita Dhulipala promote Ponniyin Selvan: 1 on the Kapil Sharma Show.

Vikram’s Cobra gets OTT release date

September 23, 2022 9:27 pm

R Ajay Gnanamuthu directorial Cobra stars Vikram, Irfan Pathan, Srinidhi Shetty and Roshan Matthews in the lead roles.

Vikram recalls the time in his life when he had no money or popularity: 'I saw Mammootty sitting at Pankaj hotel and I vowed...'

September 22, 2022 7:52 pm

Tamil actor Vikram went down memory lane while promoting Ponniyin Selvan 1 in Kerala.

Vikram attends the wedding of housekeeping staff member's son, see photos

September 14, 2022 8:47 am

Vikram is now waiting for the release of Ponniyin Selvan: Part One. The film also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman and R Parthiban.

Cobra director Ajay Gnanamuthu reacts to negative reviews from fans: 'Try to give film another shot'

September 06, 2022 4:04 pm

Director Ajay Gnanamuthu took to Instagram to get feedback from the audience about Cobra. He also addressed some of the criticism about the Vikram-starrer.

Cobra Box Office Collection Day 1: Vikram's action-thriller gets off to a flying start, makers shorten it by 20 minutes

September 01, 2022 5:22 pm

According to trade analysts, Vikram's Cobra has received one of the best openings this year.

Cobra movie review: Vikram gets ready to strike, but never goes for the kill

September 01, 2022 7:55 am

Cobra movie review: A film about a globetrotting assassin with a deep fascination for cosplay would be a lot of fun to watch if made properly. After ramping up the initial excitement, the film sinks.

Cobra box office prediction: Vikram's film to open big

August 30, 2022 6:10 pm

Cobra is Vikram's first film to release in cinemas after a gap of three years and it's expected to take Rs 10 crore plus opening in Tamil Nadu alone.

Cobra star Vikram on Boycott Bollywood trend: 'I don't know what that means'

August 29, 2022 3:15 pm

While addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, Vikram refused to give a direct answer to a question regarding the Boycott Bollywood trend.

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