Kennedy John victor was also known as Vikram who is an Indian film actor and playback singer who works mainly in the Tamil cinema industry. He won many awards including a National film award, Filmfare awards South, Tamilnadu State film award, Kalaimamani award in 2004, and also won an honorary doctorate award in 2011. He is the one who did a variety of roles in Tamil cinemas. He also acted in Telugu and Malayalam films.
VIKRAM
VIKRAM EARLY LIFE
Vikram was born on 17th April 1966 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district. His father’s name is Vinod Raj and he was a supporting actor in many films. His mother’s name is Rajeshwari and she was a sub-collector. His brother’s name is Arvind, he was an actor. His sister’s name is Anitha who was a teacher. He studied at Montfort school in 1983. While he was in school, he used his opportunity by taking part in Horseback riding, Karate, and Swimming. He did his graduation in English literature from Loyola College and also does an MBA Programme.
VIKRAM BIOGRAPHY
| Name | Kenedy John Victor |
| Nickname | Vikram, Man of Steel and Chiyaan Vikram |
| Date of birth | April 17, 1966 |
| Profession | Actor, singer, and producer |
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Chennai |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai |
| School | Mountfort school, Yercaud, Salem |
| College | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Educational qualifications | English literature and MBA |
| Debut | En kadhal kanmani |
| Father | John victor |
| Mother | Rajeshwari |
| Brother | Arvind |
| sister | Anita |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Acting |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Shailaja Balakrishnan |
| Daughter | Akshita |
| Son | Dhruv |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
VIKRAM FILM CAREER
Vikram began his career by modelling and also, he appeared in a television serial named Galatta Kudumbam which was telecasted in 1988. While doing his final year MBA programme, he got a lead role in a film directed by C. V. Sridhar. In 1990, Vikram made his debut in En Kadhal Kanmani. In 1993, he signed to work in Mani Ratnam film Bombay. But Vikram not wanted to remove his beard and so he could not do the project. Vikram is best known for his hard work and dedication to the characters he worked in. Through his acting and dedication, he becomes famous and won many awards. Whenever he joins hand with Director Bala and Shankar, it will be a blockbuster. He is still having many movies in his hands and will continue to entertain and inspire people with his acting.
VIKRAM MOVIES
| Year | Title | Language |
| 1990 | En Kadhal Knmani | Tamil |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | Tamil |
| 1992 | Kaval Getetham | Tamil |
| 1992 | Meera | Tamil |
| 1993 | Dhruvam | Malayalam |
| 1993 | Chirunavvula Varamistava | Telugu |
| 1993 | Mafia | Malayalam |
| 1993 | Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram | Telugu |
| 1994 | Sainyam | Malayalam |
| 1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | Telugu |
| 1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | Tamil |
| 1995 | Street | Malayalam |
| 1995 | Adalla Majaka | Telugu |
| 1996 | Indraprastham | Malayalam |
| 1996 | Merupu | Telugu |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | Malayalam |
| 1997 | Itha Oru Snehagatta | Malayalam |
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Tamil |
| 1997 | Kurralla Rajyam | Telugu |
| 1998 | Kangalin Vaarthaigal | Tamil |
| 1999 | Housefull | Tamil |
| 1999 | Sethu | Tamil |
| 2000 | Indriyam | Malayalam |
| 2000 | 9 Nelalu | Telugu |
| 2001 | Red Indians | Malayalam |
| 2001 | Youth | Telugu |
| 2001 | Vinnukkum Mannukum | Tamil |
| 2001 | Dhill | Tamil |
| 2001 | Kasi | Tamil |
| 2002 | Gemini | Tamil |
| 2002 | Samurai | Tamil |
| 2002 | King | Tamil |
| 2003 | Dhool | Tamil |
| 2003 | Kadhal Sadugudu | Tamil |
| 2003 | Saamy | Tamil |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Tamil |
| 2004 | Arul | Tamil |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Tamil |
| 2005 | Majaa | Tamil |
| 2008 | Bheema | Tamil |
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | Tamil |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Hindi |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Tamil |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Tamil |
| 2012 | Thaandavam | Tamil |
| 2013 | David | Hindi, Tamil |
| 2015 | I | Tamil` |
| 2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | Tamil |
| 2016 | Iru Mugan | Tamil |
| 2018 | Sketch | Tamil |
| 2018 | Saamy Square | Tamil |
| 2019 | Kadaram Kondan | Tamil |
VIKRAM UPCOMING FILMS
| Year | Title | Language |
| 20201 | Cobra | Tamil |
| 2021 | Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil |
| 2022 | Mahavir Karna | Tamil, Hindi |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan | Tamil |
| 2023 | Chiyan 60 | Tamil |
VIKRAM AWARDS
He is one of the Actors to receive a national film award in the Tamil film industry for best actor. He has also won seven Filmfare awards south and national film award.
ASIANET FILM AWARDS
| Year | Film | Category |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Special Jury |
| 2015 | I | Popular Tamil Actor |
CINEMA AWARDS
| Year | Film | Category |
| 2003 | Sivaputrudu | South India’s Best Actor |
AMRITA FILM AWARDS
| Year | Film | Category |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Best Actor – Tamil |
FILMFARE AWARDS SOUTH
| Year | Film | Category |
| 1999 | Sethu | Special award |
| 2001 | Kasi | Best actor |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Beat actor |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Beat actor |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Beat actor |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Critics award |
| 2015 | I | Beat actor |
HONORARY DOCTORATE
| Year | University |
| 2011 | University of Milan |
INTERNATIONAL TAMIL FILM AWARDS
| Year | Film | Category |
| 2002 | Gemini | Best Actor |
NATIONAL FILM AWARDS
| Year | Film | Category |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Best Actor |
SOUTH INDIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARD
| Year | Film | Category |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Best actor |
| 2015 | I | Best actor |
TAMILNADU STATE FILM AWARDS
| year | Film | Category |
| 1999 | Sethu | Special jury award |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | |
| 2006 | Sivaji Ganesan Award | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Best actor |