Vikram (1986) is a landmark Indian Tamil-language action spy thriller that served as a pioneer for the espionage genre in Indian cinema. Directed by and written by Kamal Haasan and Sujatha , it follows RAW agent Commander Arun Kumar Vikram on a high-stakes mission to retrieve a hijacked nuclear missile. Key Highlights
The film featured a pan-Indian cast, marking the Tamil debuts of Bollywood stars and Amjad Khan . Kamal Haasan : Commander Arun Kumar Vikram Sathyaraj : Sugirtharaja, the main antagonist Lissy (Preethi) : Computer expert and IIT graduate Dimple Kapadia : Princess Inimaasi of Salamia Amjad Khan : The Sultan of Salamia Charuhasan : Mr. Rao, the RAW chief Technical Innovations & Production kamal haasan vikram tamil full movie 1986
While the 1986 film received mixed reviews upon release for its "complex" plot, it was a commercial hit, earning approximately . Decades later, director Lokesh Kanagaraj released a spiritual successor (also titled Vikram ) where Kamal Haasan reprised his role, officially integrating the character into a massive new franchise. Vikram (1986) is a landmark Indian Tamil-language action
While recent audiences may associate the name Vikram with the 2022 blockbuster starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, true cinephiles know that the roots of high-concept action in Tamil cinema trace back to this 1986 gem. Kamal Haasan : Commander Arun Kumar Vikram Sathyaraj
Vikram tells the story of Vijay (played by Kamal Haasan), a young man who seeks revenge against a powerful and corrupt minister, Kumaraswamy (played by Amjad Khan), who has murdered his father and brother. Vijay, a skilled martial artist, adopts the alias "Vikram" and sets out to bring Kumaraswamy to justice. Along the way, he encounters a beautiful and feisty heroine, Latha (played by Jani Mandakini), who becomes his love interest.
It was the first Tamil film with a budget exceeding ₹1 crore , an immense sum for 1986.
: The film was reportedly among the first in Tamil cinema to employ a Steadicam . Soundtrack