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What happens in a face-off between a bunch of bad guys and the not-so-bad guys? You got it right if you thought "guns, action, and more action" was the probable answer.

But that's just glossing through the periphery of 'Vikram', starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathy. 'Vikram' is driven strongly by emotion and bonds between individuals but elevated greatly by the use of guns and action that can only be pulled off so magnificently by an uncompromising filmmaker like Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The theme is cocaine and the underworld running its cartel. A dangerous gang is on the loose after a bunch of consignments carrying their substance is seized. So is a masked man whose identity remains a mystery till the interval.

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The director had mentioned in several interviews that he is a fan of Kamal Haasan's works and this movie is a perfect tribute to the superstar, who is back on screen after a hiatus. Kamal has once again proved there is nothing he cannot do. He looks dapper than ever, handling guns (like a cowboy air rifle or a Hellboy M4) and does action with the ease of a man who has never shied away from experimenting on looks, stories and style throughout his career.

It's very evident that Lokesh's confidence in attempting some path-breaking techniques in the movie, has been derived from the presence of the actor, who has been credited for introducing global-style elements in his movies.

Fahadh Faasil is a delight to watch as he essays the role of a black squad agent, who is on an important mission. He owns the first half of the movie, making a huge impact throughout the movie as he shifts between playing the tough, reckless guy and a lover, who does not reveal his profession to the person that means the world to him.

It wouldn't be wrong to say he is the driving force of the film.

You don't see Vijay Sethupathi doing many villain roles these days, but when he does, he means business. Of course, his character is poles apart from the lover he played in the recently released movie 'Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal' and Vijay looks very comfortable in his role. Malayalee actor Chemban Vinod does not disappoint either in his role as a tainted cop.

Many movies are made as sequels, but Lokesh has never claimed that 'Vikram' would be a sequel to 'Kaithi' starring Karthik and Narain, which released in 2019. But, what else can one expect it to be when several references made in the movie, remind you of the scenes from the previous blockbuster. Narain's arrival on screen and the mention of a ghost, uttered by Fahadh Faasil in 'Vikram', confirms there is a lot of connection between the two movies. Whatever universe Lokesh has made us enter, it's overwhelming, but enticing, to say the least and you can expect either a sequel to Kaithi or Vikram in Lokesh's next.

The music by Anirudh, who is an established name in Tamil cinema, and cinematography by Girish Gangadharan are simply brilliant, blending so well with the movie and taking it to an altogether different realm. The stunts are also exceptional. For those who fancy watching guns do all the talking in action movies, 'Vikram' will blow your mind. It's not everyday that you see a canon or other olden-age ammunition part of a modern-day action movie.

Kamal's movies are incomplete, if there is no mention of politics or an ideology and in 'Vikram', ideology takes centre stage.

Overall, the makers have to be applauded for introducing a global-style of storytelling. The story ends, not with a bang, but with a promise that there is more to come.

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Vikram review: A high on octane and well-crafted ode to Kamal Haasan

'vikram' is not just a kamal haasan movie but also a fahadh faasil and vijay sethupathi film. both actors have roles with good character arcs and scope for performance, and both men deliver in style..

(Cropped from a movie poster, from left) Fahadh Faasil, Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi in 'Vikram' (Image via Twitter/ RedGiantMovies)

Returning to the big screen after four long years, Indian star Kamal Haasan has proved yet again that he is an uber-talented actor and a trendsetter when it comes to his films. Vikram , which released in theatres on June 3, 2022, is one of the best Indian films to emerge at this point and even in the actor’s career one would add.

Kamal Haasan’s 1986 film Vikram   is not a prequel per se to his 2022 film but a starting point to it which could now set off a highly ambitious cinematic universe that could spin off in various directions.

Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is one of Kamal Haasan’s biggest fans, the movie also stars Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi with a cameo by Suriya. Just before Vikram  released on Friday, Lokesh asked fans to revisit his earlier film Kaiththi,  and one finds that this film is actually part of the Kaiththi universe and takes off from where that film ended.

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Drug busts throughout the state are being carried out by the Tamil Nadu narcotics bureau when two containers of drugs vanish into thin air. The local drug distribution gangs, headed by Sandhanam (Vijay Sethupathi), are on a mission to find the missing drugs before the dreaded drug lord Rolex (Suriya) finds out about it and sets off on a revenge spree. Meanwhile, the narcotics bureau sees some of its officials, including Prapanjan (Kalidas Jayaram), killed by a masked gang which declares war against the system, and the police are on a hunt to nab these masked men. Police chief Jose (Chemban Vinod Jose) brings in a special black ops team led by Amar (Fahadh Faasil) to go after these masked men.

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We are introduced to Karnan ( Kamal Haasan ), the alcoholic, womaniser and no gooder, who seems to get himself involved more in brawls than being a good grandfather to his grandson. It’s then revealed that Karnan is in fact agent Vikram (from the 1986 film) who is out to seek revenge for his son’s murder. What might have been a simple revenge drama now becomes about special agents, missions and crime lords.

Vikram is not just a Kamal Haasan movie but also a Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi film. Both these actors have roles with excellent character arcs and scope for performance, and both men deliver in style. Lokesh has superbly utilised both the actors’ physique effectively in the roles he has written for them. Evidently the movie revolves around Kamal Haasan but we see more of the actor in the second half where he plays to his greater strengths, thanks to the sub-plots and flashbacks that carry the story forward.

Throughout the film, we see Lokesh’s nods to Kamal Haasan’s stellar repertoire of work from Nayagan  to Anbe Sivam  to Panchathanthiram  and other films. At a run time of around 173 minutes, the movie does have its flaws and could have been edited a little tighter but the performances of the actors, dark humour, unexpected twists and the excellent action scenes choreographed by Anbariv, keep us completely engaged.

The violence in the film may not be everyone’s cup of tea but given that it’s about special agents and gangsters, these high-octane action scenes are to be expected.

Girish Gangadharan’s cinematography and Philomin Raj’s editing must be appreciated but it is music director Anirudh Ravichander who truly steals the show. Anirudh’s BGM takes the adrenaline rush of this film to another level which makes the film more enjoyable. All in all, Lokesh Kanagaraj has delivered a film to reckon with and the spin-offs from Vikram  (2022) are now eagerly awaited.

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