Happy Birthday Vikram: Ponniyin Selvan Actor's Latest and Upcoming Movies

Vikram turns 58 today on April 17, 2024. (Image: the_real_chiyaan/Instagram)

One of the most popular and loved Tamil actors, Chiyaan Vikram, celebrates his 58th birthday this year. The actor, in his career spanning several decades, has delivered a plethora of successful films and continues to be an active player in the Tamil film industry. Having first gained recognition for his acting skills in Malayalam films like Dhruvam, he later went on to work in several Tamil films, setting an example for his adaptability and range as an actor. Today, on his special day, let us reflect on some of his latest work and his upcoming films.

Chiyaan Vikram: Latest films

Vikram was recently seen in films like Mahaan, Cobra and Ponniyin Selvan I and II.

1. Mahaan

   Released in 2022, Mahaan follows the story of a middle-aged school teacher who surprisingly becomes a billionaire after resorting to a different path. However, things start getting complicated as he continues to face challenges soon after.

2. Cobra

   Featuring Vikram in the lead role, the film’s story revolves around Mathi, a mathematician genius who lives with another identity, Cobra, and commits intelligent crimes using math. Directed by R Ajay Gnanamuthu, the film also features Irfan Pathan and Srinidhi Shetty.

3. Ponniyin Selvan I

   The first part of Mani Ratnam’s epic period drama, Ponniyin Selvan I, opened in theatres in 2022. Featuring actors Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi Aishwarya Rau Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, and Sobhita Dulipala, among others, the film was quite successful. The film tells a fictional account of the early life of Arulmozhivarman (Ponniyin Selvan), who would become the Chola emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014).

4. Ponniyin Selvan II

   Turning out to be another big hit after the first part, the 2023 film focuses on the tragic love story of the characters played by Vikram and Aishwarya Rai. while also exploring the rise of Arunmozhi Varman as the renowned emperor Rajaraja.

Chiyaan Vikram: Upcoming films

1. Thangalaan

   Directed by Pa Ranjith, the Tamil film Thangalaan is focused on a true story from the Kolar Gold Fields during British rule in India. Having been in production for quite some time now, the film features Vikram in the lead role, while Parvathy and Malavika Mohanan play female leads. The film is yet to be released.

2. Dhruva Natchathiram

   Vikram will be next seen in the upcoming film Dhruva Natchathiram Chapter One – Yuddha Kaadam. Already facing multiple delays, the film awaits its theatrical release this year. A spy-action thriller, the film also features Ritu Varma, Radhakrishnan Parthiban, R. Radhika Sarathkumar, and many others.