How Vikram Made a Mark on the Tamil Film Industry with These 5 Movies

1. I (2015)Playing the super model Lingesan, Vikram's life changes when he develops a hunch-back because of a virus named 'I' injected into him by his enemies. He then sets on a mission to take revenge. The movie also stars Amy Jackson, Ojas Rajani, Upen Patel, and Suresh Gopi in pivotal roles. The movie crashed the box office, grossing a worldwide total of 239.35 crore and becoming one of the biggest Tamil hits in 2015.

2. RaavananIntroducing Ramayana with a modern-day twist, Veera (Vikram) is the leader of a tribal group and a naxalite in rural Thirunelveli. He is nicknamed as Ravana since he is a hero for his tribe but for the outsiders, a devil. Veera and his tribe attack the police officer Dev (Prithviraj Sukumaran) and his men. They end up kidnapping his wife Raagini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) whilst she was on a boat trip.Veera then narrates his story about how Dev killed his sister Vennila (Priyamani) on her wedding day and this is his revenge. Raagini slowly starts developing feelings for the tribal leader. Dev then finds him and fights to rescue his wife, leading to Veera's death.Vikram portrayed a brilliant performance, which was applauded by many. A Mani Ratnam directorial, Raavanan, was also remade in Bollywood by the same director. With Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vikram in the lead, the Bollywood version performed moderately well on the box office.

3. Ponniyin SelvanThe much-awaited period drama Ponniyin Selvan:1 will see Vikram in the lead, playing Chola King Aditya Karikalan. He will again share the screen with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who plays Nandhini, along with Trisha Krishnan, Karthi, and Sobhita Dhulipala, among others. Helmed by Mani Ratnam, the teaser of the movie looks a vision straight out of a historic chapter.

4. SethuA poignant love story that explores the complexities of a young man's troubled mind. Vikram's portrayal of a mentally unstable lover earned him critical acclaim and established him as a versatile actor. This film showcased Vikram's ability to delve into a character's psyche, delivering a raw and emotionally charged performance.

5. AnniyanA multi-faceted character study of a man with multiple personalities. Vikram's performance as a mild-mannered architect who transforms into a vigilante is iconic. This film is a testament to Vikram's range as an actor. His ability to seamlessly switch between different personalities is truly remarkable.