Overview
A gripping tale of an investigator caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Extreme
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- macho
- heightened
- action movie night
- mass entertainment night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Vikram as a stylish, high-energy action thriller driven by its performances, star charisma, and large-scale set pieces, while noting its crowded plotting and numerous subplots.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film develops the Lokesh Cinematic Universe and connects its criminal networks to Kaithi-related mythology.
Karnan's identity and behavior are central to the investigation and the film's gradual revelation of his capabilities.
The serial killings lead Amar into a conflict involving drug trafficking, organized crime, and rival groups.
Reviews repeatedly emphasize whistle-worthy moments, Kamal Haasan's star presence, and expansive action choreography.
Films like Vikram, and why
Kaithi
Tamil-language action thriller with crime syndicates, drug trafficking, ensemble star power, and escalating gun battles
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Stylized Indian crime action built around rival criminal factions, charismatic antiheroes, and large-scale set pieces
Master
High-energy action thriller centered on drug networks, undercover investigation, and a violent clash between organized crime groups
The Raid 2
International crime-action spectacle featuring a dangerous underworld, shifting alliances, and relentless shootouts
Movie Details
- Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Release Date
- 2022-06-02
- Runtime
- 174 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (186)
Cast
- Kamal Haasan
- Fahadh Faasil
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Narain
- Chemban Vinod Jose
- Santhana Bharathi
- Elango Kumaravel
- Vasanthi Guru
- Kalidas Jayaram
- Gayathrie Shankar
Common questions
- What is Vikram about?
- A relentless Tamil crime-action spectacle turns a serial-killing investigation into a sprawling war over a narcotics empire.
- What is Vikram like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Vikram as breakneck, its intensity as extreme and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Vikram violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Vikram as graphic.
- What did critics think of Vikram?
- Critics broadly praised Vikram as a stylish, high-energy action thriller driven by its performances, star charisma, and large-scale set pieces, while noting its crowded plotting and numerous subplots.
- Which films are like Vikram?
- Films with a similar feel include Kaithi, K.G.F: Chapter 2, Master, and The Raid 2.
- How long is Vikram?
- Vikram runs 174 minutes.
