Vikram

Vikram-Biography

Vikram – Full Information

• Full Name: Kennedy John Victor
• Stage Name: Chiyaan Vikram
• Date of Birth: April 17, 1966
• Age: 59 years
• Birthplace: Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Playback Singer, Producer
• Years Active: 1990 – Present
• Languages Known: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi
• Education: B.A. in English Literature from Loyola College, Chennai

Family Background

• Father: Vinod Raj (Tamil film actor)
• Mother: Rajeshwari (Sub-collector)
• Spouse: Shailaja Balakrishnan
• Children: Dhruv Vikram (Actor), Akshita Vikram

Career Highlights

• 1990 – Made his acting debut with the Tamil film En Kadhal Kanmani.
• 1999 – Rose to fame with Sethu, a critically acclaimed performance that established him as a serious actor in
• Tamil cinema.
• 2001 – Delivered commercial success with Dhill, marking his entry into the action-hero space.
• 2002 – Starred in Gemini, which became one of the top-grossing Tamil films of the year.
• 2003 – Played the lead in Saamy and Pithamagan; the latter earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor.
• 2004 – Appeared in Arul, strengthening his mass appeal.
• 2005 – Featured in Anniyan, a psychological thriller directed by Shankar, which became a blockbuster and earned him several awards.
• 2009 – Acted in Kanthaswamy, a high-budget action film with a social message.
• 2010 – Starred in Raavanan, directed by Mani Ratnam, receiving critical acclaim for his intense performance.
• 2011 – Played a mentally challenged father in Deiva Thirumagal, a role praised for emotional depth.
• 2015 – Transformed his physique for multiple looks in I, directed by Shankar; won widespread recognition for dedication to his craft.
• 2016 – Appeared in Iru Mugan, a sci-fi action film, portraying dual roles.
• 2019 – Starred in Kadaram Kondan, an action thriller.
• 2022 – Returned with Mahaan, alongside his son Dhruv Vikram, earning critical praise for his performance.
• 2022 – Played Aditha Karikalan in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: I, receiving immense appreciation.
• 2023 – Reprised his role in Ponniyin Selvan: II, contributing to one of Tamil cinema’s biggest hits.
• 2025 – Set to appear in Thangalaan, a period action drama directed by Pa. Ranjith, one of his most anticipated roles.

Recent Activity

• Appeared in Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (released April 2023), reprising his role as Aditha Karikalan.
• Starred in Thangalaan (released August 2024), a historical action drama directed by Pa. Ranjith.
• Upcoming film Veera Dheera Sooran – Part 2 has been delayed due to ongoing legal issues.
• Reportedly in talks for a new project with assistant director Vishnu Edavan.
• Continues to participate in film festivals and promotional events for Thangalaan and Ponniyin Selvan.
• Remains active in Tamil cinema, focusing on performance-driven and experimental roles.

Awards List