Vikram: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 51
- on screen
- 1977–2025
- box office
- $7.9M
- average score
- 56
- Born
- April 17, 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Citizenship
- Indian
- Occupations
- Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer, Lyricist
- Years active
- 1990-present
- Spouses
- Shailaja
- Children
- 2
The Best Vikram Movies
The highest-rated films Vikram is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Vikram's Career in Numbers
Vikram's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Vikram works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Swami (1977) to Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Vikram Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1990s 19
- 2000s 17
- 2010s 12
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Vikram's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Vikram Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Romance 10
- Action 10
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 3
- Sci-Fi 1
- Adventure 1
- Crime 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre Vikram has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of romance (10).
Vikram Career Milestones
- First film
- Swami 1977
- Biggest box office hit
- Raavan $1.36M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 2025
Vikram Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Vikram is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 as Kaali · Drama Worldwide box office: $604K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2022
Darlings Drama Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2019
Kadaram Kondan as KK · Thriller Worldwide box office: $418K Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2018
Saamy² as Aarusaamy / Ramasaamy · Romance Movie Echo Score: 29 - 2018
Sketch as Jeeva aka Sketch · Action Worldwide box office: $157K - 2016
Iru Mugan as Akhilan / Love · Sci-Fi - 2015
10 Endrathukulla as unnamed driving instructor · Action Worldwide box office: $30.6K - 2015
I as Lingesan · Romance - 2012
Thaandavam as Shiva / Kenny / Arjun Rathore · Action Worldwide box office: $213K - 2011
Rajapattai as Anal Murugan · Romance Worldwide box office: $371K - 2011
Deiva Thirumagal as Krishna · Drama Worldwide box office: $846K - 2010
Manasara… as Vikram - 2010
Raavanan as Veeraiya · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.01M - 2010
Raavan as Dev Pratap Sharma · Crime Worldwide box office: $1.36M - 2009
Kanthaswamy as Kandasamy · Action Worldwide box office: $1.2M - 2008
Bheema as Shekhar · Action Worldwide box office: $635K - 2005
Majaa as Mathi · Romance - 2005
Anniyan as Ramanujam 'Ambi' Iyengar / Remo / Anniyan · Thriller - 2004
Arul as Arul · Drama - 2003
Pithamagan as Chiththan · Drama - 2003
Saamy as Aaruchamy · Action - 2003
Kadhal Sadugudu as Suresh · Romance - 2003
Dhool as Arumugam · Romance - 2002
King as Raja · Drama - 2002
Samurai as Thiyagarajan · Action Worldwide box office: $1.06M - 2002
Gemini as Gemini · Drama - 2001
Kasi as Kasi · Drama - 2001
Dhill as Kanagavel 'Velu' · Drama - 2001
Vinnukkum Mannukkum as Selvam · Comedy - 2000
Indriyam as Udayan · Horror - 2000
I Have Found It as Srikanth (voice) · Drama - 1999
Sethu… as Sethu · Action - 1999
Kannodu Kanbathellam as Akash (voice) · Romance - 1999
Housefull as Hameed · Thriller - 1997
V.I.P as Guru (voice) / Santhosh (voice) · Comedy - 1997
Ullasam as Dev · Romance - 1997
Minsara Kanavu as Deva (voice) · Comedy - 1996
Karuppu Roja as Vinod (voice) · Action - 1996
Indraprastham as Peter · Drama - 1996
Kadhal Desam as Arun (voice) · Comedy - 1996
Rajaputhran as Manu · Drama - 1995
Kuruthipunal as Narasimham (voice) · Drama - 1994
Pudhiya Mannargal as Satyamoorthy · Drama - 1994
Kaadhalan as Prabhu (voice) · Drama - 1993
Sainyam as Cadet Jiji · Drama - 1993
Mafia as Harishankar - 1993
Pudhiya Mugam as Old Face Raja Rajeswaran/ Hari (voice) · Action - 1993
Amaravathi as Arjun (voice) · Drama - 1993
Dhruvam as Bhadran · Drama - 1992
Meera as Jeeva · Romance - 1977
Swami as Narendra · Romance
Who Is Vikram?
Vikram was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India in 1966 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Vikram, born 17 April 1966 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, is celebrated as one of the most versatile and charismatic performers in Indian cinema, particularly within the Tamil film industry. From a modest upbringing in a family that valued education and culture, he pursued a degree in chemistry before turning to the arts, a decision that would redefine his life and the expectations of Tamil actors. His early career faced setbacks, with several unreleased or low‑budget films, but his perseverance culminated in a breakthrough performance in Sethu (1999), a gritty drama that showcased his intense method acting and earned him the prestigious Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. This role not only catapulted him to stardom but also marked a turning point in Tamil cinema, where realism and psychological depth began to gain prominence. Over the next two decades, Vikram expanded his repertoire with daring roles in Raavanan (2010), I (2015), and the pan‑Indian blockbuster Papanasam (2015), each performance distinguished by transformative makeup, physical transformations, and meticulous preparation, earning him multiple National Film Awards and a reputation as a consummate professional. In addition to acting, he has ventured into film production, founded his own studio, and contributed as a playback singer and lyricist, illustrating his multifaceted talent. Vikram’s personal life reflects a grounding presence; he married Shailaja in 1995, and together they have two children, a son named Dhruv and a daughter named Akshaya, who have occasionally appeared alongside him in public events. Known for his humility, philanthropic endeavors, and unwavering dedication to his craft, Vikram continues to inspire both contemporaries and emerging artists, solidifying his legacy as a cultural icon in Indian cinema.
Who Vikram Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Vikram shares the most films with. Nassar comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Prakash Raj (6).
Vikram: Questions & Answers
How many movies Vikram has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Vikram been in?
Vikram is credited on 51 films, from 1977 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Vikram's highest-grossing movie?
Raavan (2010) is Vikram's biggest box office hit, with $1.36M worldwide, ahead of Kanthaswamy (2009) ($1.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Vikram's movies have made $7.9M.
Vikram's biggest hits What is the best Vikram movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Vikram's best-rated film is Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025) with a score of 82, followed by Darlings (2022) (68).
Best Vikram movies, ranked How old is Vikram?
Vikram is 60 years old, born on April 17, 1966 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
What is Vikram's newest movie?
The most recent film on Vikram's filmography is Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025), in the role of Kaali.
Who does Vikram work with most often?
Vikram shares the most films with Nassar (12 films), Prakash Raj (6 films) and Vivek (6 films).
The Best Vikram Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 51 credits.
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