VIKRAM

Vikram – Complete Biography

Real Name: Kennedy John Victor
Stage Name: Vikram
Nicknames: Chiyaan Vikram, Man of Steel
Born: April 17, 1966 (Age: 58)
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actor, Singer, Producer
Years Active: 1990 – Present
Education: Loyola College, Chennai (Degree in English Literature)
Father: John Victor (Christian, former actor)
Mother: Rajeshwari (Hindu, worked as a sub-collector)
Spouse: Shailaja Balakrishnan (Married in 1992)
Children:

  • Dhruv Vikram (Actor, debut in Adithya Varma)
  • Akshita Vikram

Early Life & Struggles

  • Vikram was passionate about acting since childhood and performed in school dramas.
  • He faced a major bike accident during college, leading to multiple surgeries. Despite a long recovery, he never gave up on his dream.
  • Started his career in modelling and dubbing before entering films.

Complete List of Vikram’s Movies (1990 – Present)

Here is a list of all movies acted by Chiyaan Vikram, including his debut, blockbusters, and recent films.

Early Career (1990 – 1999)

  1. En Kadhal Kanmani (1990) – Tamil debut
  2. Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)
  3. Kaaval Geetham (1992)
  4. Meera (1992)
  5. Dhruva (1993) – Telugu
  6. Chirunavvula Varamistava (1993) – Telugu
  7. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994) – Telugu
  8. Mafia (1993)
  9. Adalla Majaka (1995) – Telugu
  10. Street (1995)
  11. Indraprastham (1996) – Malayalam
  12. Ullaasam (1997) – Produced by Amitabh Bachchan
  13. Housefull (1999) – Malayalam
  14. Sethu (1999) – Breakthrough role

Rise to Fame (2000 – 2010)

  1. Red Indians (2000) – Malayalam
  2. Ennavale (2000)
  3. Kuthu Ram Guhan (2000)
  4. Vinnukum Mannukum (2001)
  5. Dhill (2001) – Superhit action film
  6. Kasi (2001) – Critically acclaimed role as a blind singer
  7. Gemini (2002) – Mass entertainer
  8. Samurai (2002) – Vigilante action film
  9. King (2002) – Malayalam
  10. Dhool (2003) – Blockbuster action film
  11. Kadhal Sadugudu (2003) – Romantic drama
  12. Saamy (2003) – One of Vikram’s most famous cop roles
  13. Pithamagan (2003) – Won National Award for Best Actor
  14. Arul (2004) – Family drama
  15. Anniyan (2005) – Psychological thriller, one of his most iconic films
  16. Maja (2005) – Action-comedy
  17. Bheema (2008) – Stylish gangster film
  18. Kanthaswamy (2009) – Superhero film, experimental role
  19. Raavanan (2010) – Mani Ratnam’s classic, also made in Hindi (Raavan)

Continued Success (2011 – 2020)

  1. Deiva Thirumagal (2011) – Played an intellectually disabled man, widely appreciated
  2. Rajapattai (2011) – Commercial action film
  3. Thaandavam (2012) – Played a blind vigilante using echolocation
  4. David (2013) – Dual role in a stylish drama
  5. I (2015) – Major transformation, directed by Shankar
  6. 10 Endrathukulla (2015) – Road action film
  7. Iru Mugan (2016) – Played dual role as hero and villain
  8. Sketch (2018) – Action thriller
  9. Saamy Square (2018) – Sequel to Saamy
  10. Kadaram Kondan (2019) – High-octane action thriller

Recent Movies (2021 – Present)

  1. Cobra (2022) – Played seven different roles
  2. Mahaan (2022) – Direct OTT release, powerful father-son drama
  3. Vikram (2022) – Massive blockbuster, highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022
  1. Dhruva Natchathiram (2024) – Spy thriller directed by Gautham Menon
  2. Thangalaan (2024) – Period drama directed by Pa. Ranjith

Awards and Achievements of Chiyaan Vikram

Vikram is one of the most versatile and dedicated actors in Indian cinema. His powerful performances have won him several prestigious awards, including the National Award and multiple Filmfare Awards.

National Film Award

  • Best Actor – Pithamagan (2003)
    • Played a socially isolated gravedigger, earning critical acclaim for his transformation.

Filmfare Awards South (Total Wins: Seven)

  1. Best Actor – Sethu (1999)
  2. Best Actor – Kasi (2001)
  3. Best Actor – Pithamagan (2003)
  4. Best Actor – Anniyan (2005)
  5. Best Actor – Raavanan (2010)
  6. Best Actor – Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
  7. Best Actor – I (2015)

Vikram is one of the few actors to win Filmfare Best Actor awards for both commercial and experimental roles.

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

  1. Special Prize – Sethu (1999)
  2. Best Actor – Kasi (2001)
  3. Best Actor – Pithamagan (2003)

Vijay Awards

  1. Best Actor – Anniyan (2005)
  2. Best Actor – Raavanan (2010)
  3. Best Actor – Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
  4. Icon of the Year (2015) – For I (2015)

Other Prestigious Awards

  • CNN-IBN Indian of the Year (2010) – Contribution to Tamil cinema
  • Honorary Doctorate (2011) – Given by the People’s University of Milan
  • Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award (2015) – Tamil cinema contribution
  • Behindwoods Gold Medal (2016) – Decade’s Best Actor

International Recognitions

  • Best Actor – I (2015) at China’s Jackie Chan Film Festival
  • Only Tamil actor invited to Cannes Film Festival (2015)

Box Office Achievements

  • Vikram (2022) – Biggest hit of his career, crossing 450 crore worldwide
  • Anniyan (2005) – First Tamil film to cross 100 crore
  • I (2015) – First 200 crore plus Tamil film

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