After years of minor roles and dubbing for other stars like Ajith and Prabhu Deva, Vikram’s career was saved by director Bala’s Sethu . His haunting performance as a rogue-turned-tragic-lover earned him the nickname "Chiyaan" and established him as a serious performer.

Here is a breakdown of his career through his most significant films.

Vikram is not just an actor; he is an acting institution. He sacrifices his body and mind for every single role. Whether it is a mute gravedigger ( Pithamagan ), a vengeary vigilante ( Anniyan ), a deformed model ( I ), or a Chola prince ( PS-1 ), Vikram disappears into the character. vikram actor movies