Vikram

Vikram

Year: 1986

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Rajashekar

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Grieving his wife's death, dedicated officer Vikram is tasked with locating a dangerous missile. To accomplish the perilous mission, he partners with Preethi, a highly educated engineer whose expertise is crucial for safely disarming the weapon, combining his resolve with her technical knowledge to avert catastrophe.

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Timeline & Setting – Vikram (1986)

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Time period

Modern era

Set in contemporary times with advanced missile tech and onboard computing, the narrative hinges on a stolen ICBM and urgent covert operations. The clock is ticking as the Agni Putra nears auto-ignition, elevating tension and stakes. The era emphasizes international diplomacy and rapid-tech warfare driving the plot.

Location

Kingdom of Salamia, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, New Delhi

The story spans the royal capital of the Kingdom of Salamia and key Indian power centers, including the Space Centre at Sriharikota and the nerve center of New Delhi. The settings range from opulent palaces to high-security government rooms and a desert chase, blending royal intrigue with modern warfare. These locations highlight the clash between monarchy, diplomacy, and cutting-edge technology.

🏛️ Palace City 🚀 Space Centre 🗺️ Political Drama

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Main Characters – Vikram (1986)

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Vikram (Kamal Haasan)

A ruthless, highly capable RAW agent who blends tactical brutality with strategic cunning. He is haunted by the injury to his wife and driven to prevent the missile from falling into enemies’ hands. His relentless pursuit and leadership under pressure push the mission forward.

🧭 Spy 🛡️ Agent

Inimaasi, Princess of Salamia (Dimple Kapadia)

Princess of Salamia who becomes romantically drawn to Vikram. She is brave and retains her royal poise while navigating dangerous political waters. Her presence complicates both personal and political dynamics within the palace.

👑 Princess 💖 Love interest

Sugirtharaja (Sathyaraj)

Cunning mastermind behind the Salamia plot, orchestrating the missile heist from behind the throne. He manipulates political and criminal networks to serve his ambitions. His schemes create the central moral and strategic conflicts for Vikram.

🗡️ Villain 🧠 Mastermind

Preethi (Lissy)

A computer expert who understands the Agni Putra’s onboard systems. She starts wary of Vikram but grows to trust him, blending technical insight with evolving personal feelings. Her loyalties become pivotal as the mission navigates treachery and romance.

💡 Tech Expert ❤️ Romantic Interest

The Sultan (Amjad Khan)

Ruler of Salamia who embodies political authority and the risks faced by Vikram. His regime provides the backdrop for palace intrigue and the broader international diplomacy arc of the plot.

👑 Ruler 🏛️ Authority

ThankaRaj (T. S. Raghavendra)

Minister who becomes a key lever of the conspiracy, leaking information and shaping the mission’s vulnerabilities. His actions illustrate how political pressures can compromise national security.

🏛️ Official 💀 Betrayal

Mr Rao (Charu Haasan)

Chief of RAW and the mission’s strategist, overseeing the operation to recover the missile. He embodies bureaucratic pressure, national duty, and the gravity of making high-stakes decisions.

🧭 Official 🛡️ Leader

Vikram's Wife (Ambika)

Ambika plays Vikram's wife, who is three months pregnant and is shot during the early chase, raising the personal stakes for Vikram as the mission unfolds.

❤️ Wife 🩺 Emotional anchor

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Major Themes – Vikram (1986)

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🕵️ Espionage

A high-stakes spy thriller unfolds as Vikram chases a stolen missile, navigating leaks, double agents, and international intrigue. The plot centers on intelligence work, covert operations, and the tension between national security and diplomatic optics. Loyalties are tested as information leaks threaten global stability.

❤️ Romance

Romance threads braid into the perilous mission: Vikram's bond with Inimaasi deepens as danger mounts, while Preethi's feelings for Vikram complicate professional boundaries. The love interests introduce emotional stakes that challenge decisions under life-and-death pressure. Both women influence Vikram's choices, balancing duty with personal desire.

🗡️ Betrayal

Betrayal ripples through the mission as Thangaraj leaks information, exposing vulnerabilities in the operation. The high priest's manipulation and Sugirtharaja's schemes reveal how power corrupts information, reshaping alliances. Vikram must navigate shifting loyalties while the countdown to disaster intensifies.

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