20 Facts About Vikram Vedha

Vikram Vedha is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Pushkar–Gayathri and produced by S Sashikanth under his banner YNOT Studios.

Vikram Vedha was released on 21 July 2017 to critical acclaim with critics praising its cast's performances, writing, narrative style and major technical aspects.

Vikram Vedha won four Filmfare, Vijay and Norway Tamil Film Festival awards each.

Vikram Vedha is a dreaded gangster who understands the nuance in between.

The first act relates about Vikram Vedha becoming a drug smuggler, who warns his younger brother Vignesh, nicknamed Pulli due to his mathematical skills, to stay away from crime, but Pulli is forced by a rival gangster Ravi, to carry drugs.

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Vikram Vedha realises that the unarmed criminal framed by them for avoiding inquiry was actually Pulli, based on the mark in his hand.

Vikram Vedha begins his investigation with Simon's informant Kaattai who led them to Pulli's hideout, but finds that Kaattai has been killed.

Vikram Vedha noticed that only his men, except Cheta's are being targeted and eliminated by the cops.

On Ravi's confession, Vikram Vedha tells that Simon was bribed by Ravi to kill his men.

Vikram Vedha slowly realises that the entire unit had been bribed by Ravi.

Vikram asks Vedha if he should let him go for saving his life or kill him since he is a criminal where a standoff ensues between them.

Vikram Vedha was more suited for Madhavan because he had to play Vikram Vedha who is kind of straight forward.

Gopi Prasanna, the title designer of the film, shared the film's poster title in Tamil on Instagram, where the letter ?? in Vikram is stylized to resemble Vikramaditya's sword, and ?? in Vedha is stylized to resemble Vetala's tail.

Sharanya concluded her review by stating that "the composer hits the high-note" with Vikram Vedha, writing further that "the film's narrative is sure to up the experience through music" with the instrumental tracks.

Vikram Vedha was initially given an "A" certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification due to the amount of violence present.

Vikram Vedha opened to positive critical reviews with praise for all major aspects of the production.

Vikram Vedha commended Varalaxmi's performance as Chandra, saying that she "lends the film some warmth" despite being cast in "an insignificant role".

The Quints Vikram Vedha Venkateswaran called Madhavan's performance "flawless" adding that the actor "simply eats up the screen" with his presence.

Vikram Vedha however criticised Sethupathi, opining that he "has played himself for far too long" saying there is "so much more to him than just the fact that he's as relatable as a friendly neighbourhood smart alec".

At the 65th Filmfare Awards South, Vikram Vedha received nominations in seven categories, including Best Film and Best Supporting Actress, winning four.