Vikram (2022 film)

Vikram (/vɪkrəm/) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, and distributed by Red Giant Movies, it is the second instalment in Lokesh Cinematic Universe. A spiritual successor to the 1986 film of the same name, the film stars Kamal Haasan in the titular role, alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil with Narain, Kalidas Jayaram, Gayathrie, Chemban Vinod Jose, Santhana Bharathi and Elango Kumaravel in support roles. It revolves around the former commander of a black-ops squad's pilot batch, and his efforts to take down the runner of a drug syndicate Vetti Vagaiyara.

The film was officially announced in September 2020 under the tentative title Kamal Haasan 232, as it is the actor's 232nd film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in November 2020. Principal photography commenced in July 2021. It was shot in locations including Karaikudi, Chennai, Pondicherry, Coimbatore, and wrapped by late-February 2022. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by Girish Gangadharan and editing by Philomin Raj.

Vikram was released worldwide on 3 June 2022 in theatres to positive reviews from critics. It set several box-office records, emerging as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2022, the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022, the fifth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, and the fifth highest-grossing film in Tamil Nadu.