Vikram Vedha (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Vikram Vedha is a 2017 action thriller directed by Gayathri and Pushkar, starring Vijay Sethupathi as Vedha, R. Madhavan and Prem. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes and earned $546,792 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 27m (147 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Y Not Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vikram Vedha About?
The premise of Vikram Vedha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dangerous gangster, Vedha, deliberately surrenders to the police, but presents a unique challenge to the dedicated encounter specialist, Vikram. Vedha recounts stories from his past as riddles, testing Vikram's intelligence and morality at every turn. To apprehend him, Vikram must decipher these narratives and understand the complexities of Vedha's actions, blurring the lines between right and wrong.
Vikram Vedha Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- gangster
- fight
- gunfight
- shootout
- sledgehammer
- two word title
- brother
- hand
- moral dilemma
- hit on the head
- murder
- pistol whipped
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- tamil
- concentration
- investigation
- interrogation
- tension
- punch
- gunpoint
- ambiguous ending
- standoff
- blood
- flashback
- death
- betrayal
- shot with a gun
- car
- gang war
- story
- surrender
- bike
- firearm
- gunshot
- injury
- escape
- murdered with a gun
- character names as title
- male police officer
- husband wife relationship
- reference to pubic hair
Vikram Vedha Cast & Characters
Vijay Sethupathi leads the cast as Vedha, with R. Madhavan as Vikram and Prem as Simon. Directed by Gayathri and Pushkar; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Vijay Sethupathi as Vedha
- R. Madhavan as Vikram
- Prem as Simon
- Kathir as Pulli
Also Starring in Vikram Vedha
· 10 more- Vivek Prasanna Ravi
- Amarendran Ramanan Sangu
- Shraddha Srinath Priya
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Chandra
- Achyuth Kumar SP Surendar
- Hareesh Peradi Chetta
- Manikandan Santhanam
- Rajkumar Half Boil (Vedha Gang)
- E. Ramadoss Velraj
- Gopi Kannadasan
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Vikram Vedha Plot Summary
What happens in Vikram Vedha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vikram is an honest police inspector who sees crime in stark black-and-white terms, while Vedha is a legendary gangster who understands the gray areas in between. The two men are pulled into a charged game of brinkmanship when Vikram’s best friend, Simon, runs a special encounter unit tasked with taking down Vedha. A brutal first encounter leaves several of Vedha’s henchmen dead, and an unarmed suspect is killed to avoid deeper scrutiny. As the unit plans another operation, Vedha walks into the police station and surrenders of his own accord, setting the stage for a conversation that will reveal far more than a routine arrest.
Full summary
The whole story of Vikram Vedha, scene by scene
Vikram Vedha Box Office
Vikram Vedha grossed $546,792 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$546.8K
- International
- $546.8K
Vikram Vedha Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vikram Vedha.
How Well Do You Know Vikram Vedha?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Vikram in the film?
Vikram Vedha Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “迷魂枭雄” and “വിക്രം വേദ”.
- Also known as
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- 迷魂枭雄
- വിക്രം വേദ
- Викрам Ведха
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Vikram Vedha FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Vikram Vedha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vikram Vedha?
Vikram Vedha runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
When was Vikram Vedha released?
Vikram Vedha was released on July 21, 2017.
Who directed Vikram Vedha?
Vikram Vedha was directed by Gayathri and Pushkar.
More films by Gayathri Who is in the cast of Vikram Vedha?
Vikram Vedha stars Vijay Sethupathi as Vedha, R. Madhavan as Vikram and Prem as Simon, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Vikram Vedha make at the box office?
Vikram Vedha grossed $546,792 worldwide.
Does Vikram Vedha have a post-credit scene?
No. Vikram Vedha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Vikram Vedha in?
The original language of Vikram Vedha is Tamil.
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