Chiyaan Vikram Turns 59: A Cinematic Journey Through His Best Roles

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Sethu (1999)

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Kasi (2001)

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Gemini (2002)

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Saamy (2003)

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Pithamagan (2003)

[{"selector":"#anim-940a29c8-aa6e-48c1-a493-4a602c678373 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.4747899065534256%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2a29e28d-e20b-4e97-8e49-b099cf997ff3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c22b6978-54d9-4f91-b177-5b7685a0933e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(119.86532%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-052c5c67-7c5c-4b65-bc1d-1c0ef079fbb0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-00030b0f-50c6-43f6-b014-d1c494910df4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-152.50001%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Vikram's autistic graveyard caretaker was deeply moving, winning a National Award for his silent yet poignant brilliance

Anniyan (2005)

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Raavanan (2010)

[{"selector":"#anim-5edbde56-541f-4a0d-b09d-4b06cec7bbef [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-68686d6e-3d01-4b1a-bed4-0410c8c619e0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8e493c72-cf53-4aab-bd6b-f2edad12d020","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(117.37704%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-62a36f3d-b6d5-40fa-ac02-6dc81faea0b3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dbef98c4-3bf1-4473-91bb-10f4a77dd822","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-153.00001%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Mani Ratnam’s anti-hero masterpiece was elevated by Vikram’s complexity, breathing life into raw emotions and moral ambiguity

I (2015)

[{"selector":"#anim-cbc5aea5-a428-467d-bef4-272e8a6b9fa9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0edbbf48-45d5-49d1-b047-c61a5c858acd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-21090243-b388-4570-961e-c0a4fd8a1e47","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(114.82649%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b9c6f26f-c0ff-44c0-8edb-4b99a6e36c0b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-161eb280-52f6-4255-bcce-6b850698cd71","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-153.49999%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Vikram’s transformation as a disfigured bodybuilder seeking revenge showcased remarkable physical and emotional commitment to the role

Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022–2023)

[{"selector":"#anim-a9358547-3c7c-412e-90ad-20f3255c4c6c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-17d4cbbd-3166-457f-a406-bb235adf0f28","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f0d1500c-5394-4cd5-9c61-8fa8b6f34a25","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(114.82649%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-db683511-e4aa-4a38-9683-2a92f68b628f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bff7a358-5d8f-4b21-8d43-ad6970ec0f88","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.73771%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] As Aditya Karikalan, Vikram’s regal intensity brought historical drama to life in this breathtaking period saga

Thangalaan (2025)

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