Happy Birthday Chiyaan Vikram: From Anniyan to Pithamagan, stream these 5 best titles on SunNXT

Vikram, who was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan 2, is awaiting the release of Thangalaan and working in Chiyaan 62

Vikram

Actor Vikram, who celebrates his birthday today (April 17), is one of those stars who has given us memorable performances through his career. Fondly called Chiyaan by his fans after his role from Sethu, Vikram’s filmography is a perfect mix of commercial films and performance-driven roles. The actor, who was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan 2, is awaiting the release of Thangalaan and working in Chiyaan 62. On that note, we bring you five best Vikram-starrers that you can stream on SunNXT and OTTplay Premium right now.

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Anniyan

Director: Shankar

Cast: Vikram, Sadha, Vivek, Prakash Raj and others

Anniyan is a vigilante action-drama film which stars Vikram in the lead role. The film follows a rule-abiding but cowardly man who gets frustrated by the corrupted society and begins to develop multiple personality disorders. He assumes the roles of ruthless vigilante Anniyan, punishing those who commit crimes, and modern lover boy Remo, in order to win over his lady love. The film was a commercial success owing for its right amount of action, comedy and sentiments.

Dhill

Director: Dharani

Cast: Vikram, Laila, Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar, Vivek

Dhill is an action film revolving around a man who aspires to become a police officer. However, a chain of events leads to his girlfriend getting harassed by a drunken cop, leading to a tussle. The rest of the story is how the cop takes revenge against the protagonist, sabotaging his career.

Deiva Thirumagal

Director: AL Vijay

Cast: Vikram, Baby Sara, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul, Santhanam and others

Deiva Thirumagal features Vikram as a mentally challenged father who adores and raises his little daughter. However, after the late mother’s family files a petition at the court to take custody of the daughter, the film follows the father’s limited but almighty efforts to reunite with his daughter. The film is a remake of the 2001 American film I Am Sam.

Pithamagan

Director: Bala

Cast: Vikram, Suriya, Laila, Sangeetha, Karunas, Manobala and others

In Pithamagan, Vikram convincingly plays the role of an undertaker, impacted by autism, who grew up far from civilisation, rendering him speechless and more barbaric. However, after he gets in touch with a petty criminal who brings him to his home and nurtures, they share a bond that can never be broken. As fate has it, the film follows the undertaker's revenge after certain men finish off the criminal. The film won Vikram a National Film Award in the Best Actor category.

Also read: Vanangaan teaser out! Arun Vijay’s character reminds us of Bala’s Pithamagan

Dhool

Director: Dharani

Cast: Vikram, Jyotika, Reema Sen, Vivek and others

Dhool is an action film after a man and a few other villagers who come all the way to Chennai to complain about the environmental issues in his village. As he stays with his friends and tries to resolve the issue, he begins his face-off and tribulations to stand up against corrupt politicians and management.

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