Vikram

With Kamal's upcoming 'Vikram', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, set to release in a few weeks, the author recalls the expectations and hype surrounding the ...

And not to forget the opening shot of pigeons in both the films. The film is set to release worldwide in theatres on June 3. But the screenplay as it played out went above the head of the common filmgoer even in Tamil Nadu. Result – the film had a particularly good opening but was panned by critics and audiences alike. Right from the opening credits, which had Kamal doing a solo breakdance sequence shot in silhouette, to the very opening close-up shot of a rain-drenched pigeon perched on a gate on a cloudy day, we knew we were in for something different in terms of filmmaking in Tamil cinema. With a much better screenplay, superior craft and filmmaking, Vishwaroopam, in particular the first part, can count among the top 10 of Kamal’s films. Back to the present, what does Vikram 2.0 hold for us? But somewhere from paper to screen, the film got lost in translation. I must add here that the title song ‘Vikram, Vikram…’, which incidentally also features in Vikram 2.0, used computer-modulated voice alongside Kamal as the main singer and became a huge hit before the release itself. Just like the promos for the new Vikram have promised, the original Vikram was also a full-fledged action film and the first production venture of Kamal’s own company – Raaj Kamal Films International. Kamal’s first production was Raaja Paarvai (1981) but that was under the Haasan Brothers banner. Ever since the project was titled Vikram, the name of another Kamal film that hit the big screens in the summer of 1986, the intrigue has only heightened. Typically, in this format, the story goes on for a few weeks and stops abruptly somewhere at the three-fourth point with this exasperating statement – “Meedhi viraivil velli thiraiyil kaanga” (Watch the rest soon on the silver screen)! I remember even K Bhagyaraj’s superhit 1981 film Mouna Geethangal followed this route. Looking at all the excitement, I could not help going back 36 years, when Vikram 1.0 was released.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 15 (ANI): The wait is finally over! The trailer of the most-awaited film 'Vikram' has been unveiled and it's no less than ...

A section of social media users took to Twitter and shared a snapshot of the scenes that hinted Suriya has a cameo in the film. And can’t wait for the cameo @Suriya_offl,” another one wrote. The trailer of the most-awaited film ‘Vikram’ has been unveiled and it’s no less than a feast for the eyes.

Vikram features three powerhouse performers - Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil together for the first time.

The action thriller features three powerhouse performers - Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil together for the first time. Vikram also features Kalidas Jayaram, Narain, Arjun Das and Shivani Narayanan in supporting roles. Vikram features three powerhouse performers - Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil together for the first time.

Starring three of the biggest names in the South Indian film industry - Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi from Tamil cinema and Fahadh Faasil from Malayalam ...

At the spectacular event, the film's director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that the three stars will be joined by the fourth star Suriya in the film. From the action-packed trailer, it is evident that Vikram will be one bombastic, entertaining rollercoaster ride. Its first single Pathala Pathala, which has been written and sung by Kamal himself has already become a chart-topper.

Vikram director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that the Kamal Haasan film would feature Suriya in a powerful cameo. Fans wonder if Suriya plays the leader of a ...

Sharing an image from the trailer, one fan asked if Suriya plays the leader of a gang? The news of actor Suriya playing a cameo in Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil’s anticipated Tamil movie, Vikram, made headlines in May. A video of Suriya and Kamal meeting on a film set had gone viral. Without revealing anything about Suriya’s character, Lokesh had said that he wanted the casting to be a surprise for the audience, but since the news got leaked, he went ahead and announced it.

Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj will lock horns with Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil's Vikram and Adivi Sesh's Major at the box office on 3rd June.

Needless to say, all the above films will cater to Hindi as well as south audiences, which will not only give viewers multiple options but also widen the release of these three biggies. Pan-India releases Interestingly, all three films will have a pan-India release, which means Vikram (Tamil) and Major (Telugu and Hindi) will release in other languages apart from their original ones while Bollywood biggie Prithviraj will also hit the screens in Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions. However, experts and fans are expecting Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to end this dry spell as the Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani starrer, which is releasing on 20th May, has created a great buzz among the audience. Yes, we are talking about Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj, Sesh Adivi's Major and Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi's Vikram. While fans are worried about this big clash, we are seeing it from a different and interesting perspective - here's how... The buzz and excitement for these three films have been great among the fans and we are hoping that this anticipation will result in great numbers at the box office. Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj will lock horns with Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil's Vikram and Adivi Sesh's Major at the box office on 3rd June.

Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vikram features South cinemas three best actors- Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahad Faasil.

And can`t wait for the cameo @Suriya_offl," another one wrote. The trailer mainly shows a three-way tussle between the characters played by these three actors. It is finally here.

It's a profit of 5 crores as the reported cost is said to be 110 crores of this Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil starrer. So the film is already ...

So the film is already in a profit zone and the theatrical business, which is going to be huge, is all bonus. Fans are hailing it to be a landmark film in Tamil cinema. Kamal Haasan is all set to make a comeback with a banger Vikram. The film is an actioner entertainment made on a huge scale.

Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Vikram' is set to hit the big screens on June 4.

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed in the audio launch event of Vikram that Suriya will be seen in a powerful cameo role. Actor Suriya has also been roped in for a cameo role in the film. The long-awaited trailer of Kamal Haasan's latest theatrical outing, Tamil action thriller Vikram, was released on Sunday, May 15, much to the excitement of the Kollywood star’s fans and movie-lovers.

The grand audio and trailer launch event witnessed fiery speeches, admirable gestures and a lot of fan frenzy.

He concluded by thanking Suriya for agreeing to do a cameo in the film. Finally, Kamal thanked his "thambi Suriya" for being part of Vikram. In a notable gesture, he called up his 16 assistants on stage to express his gratitude. The visibly excited Anirudh shared an incident that happened during the recording of ‘Pathala Pathala’. "During the recording of the Telugu version, he read the lyrics and found that some of the words did not match the feel of the original. The loudest of all the cheers was, of course, reserved for Kamal Haasan, who greeted his fans with his Maiam hand gesture. Vikram, incidentally, marks the return of Kamal Haasan in a film after three years.