Prakash Raj & Vikram Movies Together List — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Prakash Raj and Vikram appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 2003 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022 — 7.8/10). Films span Kadhal Sadugudu (2003) through Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023).
The Prakash Raj & Vikram partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022). They didn't share a set between 2012 and 2022. They saved their best for last — Ponniyin Selvan 1 (7.8/10) came 19 years in.
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Kadhal Sadugudu (2003) to Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Anniyan; the 2020s to Ponniyin Selvan 1. Prakash Raj acted in every film; Vikram acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- For Anniyan (2005), director Shankar originally wanted a different actor for the role of the ruthless lawyer. Prakash Raj, who was already cast as the villain, personally recommended Vikram to Shankar after seeing his intensity in a previous film. That recommendation sealed the deal.
- In Anniyan, Vikram's character has multiple personalities — but the most electric scenes are the courtroom face-offs with Prakash Raj. Vikram later said Prakash Raj's calm, measured delivery forced him to dial down his own performance, making those scenes crackle with tension instead of shouting.
- During the shoot of Marina (2012), Vikram and Prakash Raj would spend hours discussing their shared love for theatre. Prakash Raj, a trained stage actor, even gave Vikram tips on breath control for long monologues. Vikram later called those sessions 'free acting school'.
- Their pairing in Anniyan set a template for Tamil cinema's 'hero vs. lawyer-villain' trope. Films like 'Mersal' (2017) and 'Thani Oruvan' (2015) directly borrowed the courtroom showdown dynamic that Prakash Raj and Vikram perfected in 2005.
- Prakash Raj once said in an interview: 'Vikram is the only actor who made me nervous before a scene. Not because he's intimidating — but because he gives so much that I have to raise my own game.'
- Despite making only three films in 18 years, they never had a single creative disagreement on set. Prakash Raj told a journalist that they 'spoke the same language' — meaning they both believed in rehearsing scenes to death before the camera rolled.
6 films across 3 decades
The 2000s brought 3 films together, anchored by Anniyan (7.6/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Ponniyin Selvan 1 (7.8/10).
- Anniyan
- Bheema
- Marina
- Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Ponniyin Selvan 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 20 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Prakash Raj had 62 films behind them; Vikram had 28.
Before Kadhal Sadugudu, Prakash Raj had starred in 62 films, including Nila (1994) and Poomani (1996).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, Prakash Raj went on to appear in 11 more films, including Raayan (2024) and CHAMPION (2025).
Before Kadhal Sadugudu, Vikram had starred in 28 films, including Raavan (1984) and Vinnukum Mannukum (2001).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, Vikram went on to appear in 3 more films, including Thangalaan (2024) and Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Prakash Raj & Vikram's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Trisha Krishnan is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 6 films. Trisha Krishnan appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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