Vikram

Vikram (born on April 17, 1960, Paramakkudi, Ramnad district, TN as John Kennedy), is an Indian born actor, a Tamilian, Catholic who has starred in a number of top-grossing Tamil films and is currently one of the reigning heroes of Tamil Film Industry (aka Kollywood). His screen name is Vikram aka Chiyaan Vikram. He is also affectionately called as Kenny in close circles. With numerous blockbusters to his credit, Vikram has carefully niched a place for himself on the silver screen

After the success of Sethu, Tamil Nadu gave him the title or prefix honour of being addressed as "Chiyaan", named after his character in the film. Hence, the name "Chiyaan" Vikram. He won the National Film Awards of India for his performance as an undertaker in Pithamagan, 2003.

The film prompted director Shankar to notice his rising graph and booked him for his mega project Anniyan.
Vikram’s latest blockbuster Anniyan released in 2005. The film played for 150 days in Kollywood and 240 days in Tollywood. It grossed over Rs.500 million at the box office.
He was also a part of Mani Ratnam’s stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai alongside many other co-stars.