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Vikram Singh

Vikram Singh is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Vikram Singh began their career in 2003 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 23 years. With 30 credits to their name, Vikram Singh remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Vikram Singh's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.

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Age
44
30+Known Credits
3.7Avg Rating
veteranCareer Phase

Biography

Ranjha Vikram Singh is a Hindi cinema actor and film producer, born on May 12, 1982, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, known for playing villainous and authoritative supporting roles in mainstream Bollywood productions. He played Rajjo Fauji, the primary antagonist in Tiger Shroff's debut film Heropanti (2014), and appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's crime sequel Satya 2 (2013) as Anna. He has worked across multiple genres and languages including Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian cinema, with roles in supernatural thriller Aatma (2006) and spy thriller Code Name Abdul (2021). In 2015, he expanded into production, founding Running Horses Films and producing and starring in the Punjabi film 25 Kille.

Career Milestones

2005

Film debut as lead in Mumbai Godfather

2013

Role of Anna in Ram Gopal Varma's crime thriller

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2014

Breakthrough role as antagonist Rajjo Fauji alongside Tiger Shroff's debut

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2016

SIIMA Award nomination for Best Actor in Main Negative Role

2017

Won Filmfare Award Punjabi for Best Action in a Film; also produced the film via Running Horses Films

Iconic Roles

Rajjo Fauji2014

Heropanti

Loud, menacing Haryanvi Jat boxing champion who serves as the main antagonist. Singh's most celebrated role, praised for his commanding physicality and authentic Haryanvi accent.

Anna2013

Satya 2

Supporting antagonist role in Ram Gopal Varma's crime sequel, contributing to Singh's image as a reliable villain in Bollywood.

Inspector Siddharth2006

Aatma

Early career role as a law enforcement character, one of Singh's formative appearances in Hindi cinema.

Defining Moments

2006

Playing Inspector Siddharth who investigates supernatural disturbances plaguing a wealthy family — a grounded law-enforcement role in a horror thriller context.

One of his early notable appearances, demonstrating range in a genre outside his later action-villain typecasting.

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2013

Role as Anna, a crime underworld figure in Ram Gopal Varma's gritty crime sequel.

Supporting role in a high-profile RGV production that added to his credentials as a character actor in the crime/action genre ahead of his Heropanti breakthrough.

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2014

Introduction and confrontations as Rajjo Fauji — a boisterous Haryanvi Jat boxer/villain who clashes with Tiger Shroff's character over the female lead. His loud, physically imposing antagonist role stood out amid the film's mixed reviews and earned him award recognition.

Breakthrough role that established Ranjha Vikram Singh as a credible Bollywood villain. His commanding presence and physicality in action sequences were widely praised, earning him awards and boosting his visibility after years of minor roles.

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The Numbers

Vikram Singh by the Numbers

Total Films0
Back-to-back Watch0 hours~estimate
Hit Ratio0%
Yrs Active0
Versatility0/10
Biggest CollaborationRaju Kher2 films together

If you watched every Vikram Singh film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 21 hours. Most-paired with Raju Kher — 2 films together.

Collaboration Network

Career Analytics

Genre Breakdown

Crime
33%
Drama
33%
Thriller
33%

Language Distribution

Hindi
78%
Tamil
11%
Telugu
11%

Films by Decade

3
2000s
5
2010s
1
2020s

Top Co-Actors

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Vikram Singh has worked most frequently with Raju Kher (2 films).

Raju Kher
Raju KherActor
Frequent Co-Stars2 films

Legacy & Influence

Vikram Singh is an actor in Indian cinema whose career trajectory reflects a presence in the mid-budget and independent film sectors, particularly in the 2010s. His filmography, while not extensive in mainstream blockbusters, shows a pattern of engagement with socially conscious and dramatic narratives. His role as Imran Khan in 'Ya Rab' (2014), a film dealing with themes of religious extremism and judicial process, placed him in a project aiming for social commentary. His participation in 'Satya 2' (2013), a sequel to the landmark crime film, connected him to a significant franchise in Indian cinema, albeit in a supporting capacity as the character Anna. His later work includes a supporting role in 'Code Name Abdul' (2021), indicating a continued, albeit selective, presence in the industry. His contribution lies in embodying character roles within films that often operate outside the typical commercial masala format, thereby contributing to the diversity of genres and narratives available to audiences. Without a major breakout leading role or widespread critical acclaim, his impact is more subtle, representing the many working actors who form the essential supporting fabric of the film industry, enabling stories to be told through competent performances in defined character parts. His career demonstrates the pathways available for actors pursuing work in varied cinematic projects, from thematic dramas to franchise entries.

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