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My Take
Vikram is the actor I point to when people ask what total commitment looks like. He spent years in dubbing work and small parts before Tamil cinema finally caught up with him, and that long apprenticeship shows in how completely he disappears into roles — body transformed, vanity abandoned, nothing held back. His National Film Award felt less like a prize than an acknowledgment of a method bordering on devotion. What I admire most is that decades in, he still picks risky, physically punishing parts when he could coast on stardom. Late bloomers often become the most durable stars, and Vikram proves it again every few years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vikram
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィクラム
- Reading
- ゔぃくらむ
- Born
- April 17, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- film actor
2. Background
- University
- Loyola College
Awards & achievements
- 2004 National Film Award for Best Actor
- 2000 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
- 2001 Filmfare Awards South
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vikram born?
Born April 17, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Vikram from?
Vikram is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Vikram do?
Vikram works as film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.