Vikranth
Vikranth is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Vikranth began their career in 2005 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 21 years. With 30 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 6.2, Vikranth remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Vikranth's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Vikranth Santhosh is a Tamil cinema actor based in Chennai, known primarily for lead and supporting roles in mid-budget Tamil films across a career spanning over two decades. He gained early recognition with Nenjathai Killadhe (2008), directed by Agathiyan, and continued with films like Goripalayam (2010) and Muthukku Muthaaga (2011), both directed by Rasu Madhuravan. He played the supporting role of Abdul Kader in the political thriller Kavan (2017), directed by K. V. Anand and starring Vijay Sethupathi. He is also notable for being the cousin of actor Vijay and nephew of director S. A. Chandrasekhar, and studied Visual Communication at Loyola College, Chennai before entering the film industry.
Career Milestones
Child actor debut in Tamil cinema
Lead acting debut as adult in Tamil films
Breakthrough lead role in acclaimed low-budget drama
Notable negative character role boosting industry profile
View film →High-profile supporting role in mainstream KV Anand film alongside Vijay Sethupathi
View film →Iconic Roles
Goripalayam
A contract killer who enters the profession solely to fund his younger brother's education. Vikranth's portrayal of this morally complex negative character is widely noted as a standout performance showcasing his versatility.
Nenjathai Killadhe
A wealthy young man who conducts unusual life experiments to experience existence from different perspectives. This debut role introduced Vikranth to Tamil audiences and established him as a thoughtful performer.
Suttu Pidikka Utharavu
The lead character navigating a high-stakes bomb disposal crisis amid intense personal conflicts, directed by Suseenthiran — one of Vikranth's most prominent lead performances.
Kavan
A supporting role in K.V. Anand's politically charged action film alongside Vijay Sethupathi, which brought Vikranth wider mainstream visibility.
Defining Moments
Debut lead performance as Vasan in this romantic drama directed by Agathiyan, chosen specifically as a fresh face to bring authenticity to the role
His first lead role as an adult actor, establishing him in the Tamil film industry and showcasing his potential as a romantic lead despite the film's mixed reception
View film →Playing Pandi, a contract killer with a personal code of ethics who grants his victims a final wish before executing them — a deliberately dark departure from his earlier romantic hero image
Vikranth consciously chose this negative role to shed comparisons to cousin Vijay and forge his own screen identity; noted by fans as his boldest early career risk
View film →Vikranth's extended cameo as Sethu, Vishal's loyal friend who is brutally killed — a role that generated strong emotional audience response and is widely credited with reviving his stalled career
After a string of box office failures, this supporting role in Suseenthiran's film earned Vikranth renewed critical recognition and re-established him as a credible performer in Tamil cinema
View film →Portrayal of Abdul Kader, an idealistic environmental activist whose resistance against a corrupt media empire drives the film's moral climax alongside the protagonist
Widely praised as his most mature and layered performance, earning him critical acclaim in a high-profile ensemble film that was a commercial success; marked him as a reliable supporting talent in Kollywood
View film →Lead role as Ashok, a morally conflicted criminal who helps rob a bank to fund a child's life-saving medical treatment, carrying the film's central action-drama arc
His most prominent solo lead in years, working alongside directors Suseenthiran and Mysskin; demonstrated his ability to anchor a full-length action drama and marked his return to lead roles
View film →Vikranth by the Numbers
If you watched every Vikranth film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 2 days and 3h. Most-paired with Saranya Ponvannan — 3 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Vikranth.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Vikranth has worked most frequently with Suseenthiran (2 films), Rasu Madhuravan (2 films), Saranya Ponvannan (3 films), Thalaivasal Vijay (3 films), and Sathyaraj (2 films).
Did You Know?
Vikranth is the son of veteran Tamil actor and director Vijayakumar.
He made his acting debut as a child artist in the 1992 Tamil film 'Chembaruthi'.
His debut as a lead actor was in the 2005 Tamil film 'Karka Kasadara'.
He is the younger brother of actor and director Vishnuvardhan.
He has acted predominantly in Tamil films, with a few appearances in Telugu cinema.
Awards & Nominations
0 Wins, 1 NominationsSIIMA Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Tamil
Legacy & Influence
Vikranth, entering the Tamil film industry in the mid-2000s, carved a niche for himself as a reliable supporting actor, often portraying characters that added emotional depth or crucial narrative turns in romantic and dramatic stories. His debut in 'Karka Kasadara' (2005) under the direction of R.V. Udayakumar provided a conventional launchpad. However, it was his role in the romantic drama 'Mudhal Kanave' (2007) that helped establish his early screen presence. His career trajectory is marked by a steady stream of supporting roles across various genres, demonstrating versatility. A significant contribution came through his performance in 'Nenjathai Killadhe' (2008), where his portrayal of Vasan was noted for its earnestness, fitting seamlessly into the film's emotional fabric and contributing to its reception. In later years, he adeptly transitioned into character roles, as seen in the socio-political drama 'Kavan' (2017), where his role added to the film's layered narrative. His work in the thriller 'Suttu Pidikka Utharavu' (2019) further showcased his ability to adapt to more intense, plot-driven cinema. While not a headline star, Vikranth's filmography represents an important thread in the tapestry of 21st-century Tamil cinema—the dependable supporting actor who elevates ensemble casts and helps ground stories. His career reflects a professional journey built on consistency and gradual evolution, contributing to the depth and variety of supporting performances that are vital to the industry's storytelling ecosystem.