Action,Crime,Thriller
India
Vikram Vedha is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Pushkar–Gayathri. The film stars Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles with Shraddha Srinath, Kathir, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Hareesh Peradi in supporting roles. The film follows the story of honest police officer Vikram who is on a mission to catch and eliminate notorious gangster Vedha. However, things take a turn when Vedha surrenders himself to the police and begins to tell Vikram a series of stories from his past. As Vikram listens to Vedha's stories, he begins to question his own morality and motivations as a police officer.
The film explores themes of morality, justice, and the gray areas between good and evil. It uses a nonlinear narrative structure, with Vedha recounting his stories to Vikram in flashbacks, interspersed with the present-day events as they unfold. Through these stories, Vedha challenges Vikram's beliefs and forces him to examine his own actions and motivations as a police officer.
The performances of Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi have been highly praised, with both actors delivering nuanced and complex performances as Vikram and Vedha respectively. The film's direction, cinematography, and music have also been praised, with critics noting its stylish visuals and atmospheric score.
Vikram Vedha was a critical and commercial success, receiving widespread acclaim and winning several awards. It has since been remade in multiple languages, including Hindi and Telugu, and continues to be highly regarded as one of the best Tamil films of recent years.
