VIKRAM

 

VIKRAM

KAMAL HASAN

In the movie Vikram, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the character Vikram, played by Kamal Haasan, is a former commander of a black-ops squad. His past involves a botched mission in 1991, where his team was declared terrorists, and he faked his death. He returns as a vigilante known as Karnan, leading a masked gang involved in targeted killings, which he views as cleaning up society. The investigation into these killings uncovers a drug trade and a wider conflict between gangs. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

·         Past:

Vikram was the commander of a black ops squad whose 12 members were disbanded and branded as terrorists after a failed mission. 

·         Return:

He reappears as Karnan, a masked figure leading a group that eliminates criminals and drug lords. 

·         Motive:

Vikram/Karnan believes his actions are necessary to rid society of "crap," even though he operates outside the law. 

·         Investigation:

His actions trigger a larger investigation into the drug trade and the criminal underworld of Chennai. 

·         Connection to LCU:

The film is part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), alongside Kaithi and Master, with connections to characters like Rolex.