Vikram(2022)
Vikram (2022) is a 174-minute Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Starring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil, the film was widely praised by audiences. With an audience rating of 8.1/10 — one of the highest-rated Tamil films and a blockbuster hit, 100+ crores verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, ZEE5, Aha Video
- OTT Release Date
- 10 June 2022
- Theatrical Release
- 3 June 2022
- Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A cop investigates a string of murders. He soon discovers the case is far more dangerous than it appears and that pursuing it will start a major war.
“A secret war erupts from a simple murder.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vikram
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Santhana Bharathi (10 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Anirudh Ravichander (5 films together), Narain & Anirudh Ravichander (4 films together), Anirudh Ravichander & Lokesh Kanagaraj (2 films together), and Anirudh Ravichander & Fahadh Faasil (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vikram' is a tribute to Kamal Haasan's 1986 spy film of the same name, where he also played a character named Vikram.
- The role of Amar was initially offered to actor Vijay Sethupathi, but he declined, and Fahadh Faasil was later cast.
- The character 'Rolex' is a direct connection to the 2019 film 'Kaithi', which is part of the same cinematic universe.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 12-minute take, requiring precise coordination among the cast and crew.
- Composer Anirudh Ravichander created the background score before filming began, so scenes were sometimes shot to match the music.
- The film's success led to the announcement of a shared universe, dubbed the 'LCU' or Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
- A subtle reference is made when Kamal Haasan's character uses a black glove, a callback to his iconic look in the 1996 film 'Indian'.