Vikram(1986)
Vikram is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language action spy film directed by Rajasekhar and written by Kamal Haasan and Sujatha. The film stars Kamal Haasan as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram, a RAW agent, alongside Sathyaraj, Amjad Khan, Lissy, Dimple Kapadia, Charuhasan, and Janagaraj. The story follows Vikram as he is called back to duty after a nuclear-capable ICBM named Agni Putra is stolen by the international criminal Sugirtharaja. With his pregnant wife killed by a sniper, Vikram pursues the missile to the fictional Kingdom of Salamia, where he must navigate palace politics, a love triangle, and a reprogrammed missile aimed at New Delhi. The film is notable for being the first Indian film to use a computer for recording songs and for featuring a made-up language created by Kamal Haasan for the Salamia sequences. It received mixed reviews but was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹8 crore worldwide. The film was released on 29 May 1986 and later inspired a spiritual successor of the same name in 2022.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 May 1986
- Director
- Rajasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A RAW agent named Vikram loses his pregnant wife to a sniper's bullet. He is assigned to recover a stolen nuclear missile before it destroys New Delhi. The trail leads him to a fictional kingdom where he must outsmart a criminal mastermind, a corrupt priest, and two women who fall in love with him.
“One man. One missile. No mercy.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vikram
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Ilayaraja & Ambika (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Rajasekhar (13 films together), Sathyaraj & Ambika (11 films together), and Sathyaraj & Kamal Haasan (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Vikram: The Lion' before its release.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to heavily feature James Bond-style gadgetry and a secret agent theme.
- The movie's plot involving a stolen missile was considered a high-concept, expensive production for its time.
- Director Rajashekar also played a supporting role as a villain in the film.
- The climax was shot extensively at the Veeranam Lake in Tamil Nadu, a rare location then.
- Despite its action focus, the film's music by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, especially the song 'Oru Koottil'.
