Vikram (2022 film)#Critical Response

Amar, the leader of a black ops squad, is called upon by Police Commissioner Jose to bring justice against a group of masked vigilantes responsible for the murder of Stephen Raj, ACP Prabhanjan and his foster father, Karnan. The gang killed Stephen after being arrested and subsequently released following his imprisonment for assisting criminals Adaikalam and Anbu. Amar leads the investigation by digging into Karnan's life, as he finds the murder out of place since Karnan was an ordinary man while the other two were high-ranking NCB officials.

Amar discovers Karnan's addiction to alcohol and prostitutes while overprotecting his foster grandson. He found two drug containers missing that Sandhanam, who runs a larger syndicate than Adaikalam, called Vettai Vagaiyara, is hunting. The other two containers were part of a shipment to Rolex, Sandhanam's boss, who promised to help form his government if he received the drugs. If not, Rolex would kill Sandhanam and his family. Amar discovers Karnan's addictions are a ruse to cover a covert operation he was running.

Meanwhile, Veerapandian, a Public Works Department (PWD) officer, and a contractor named Rudra Prathap plot to take the drug containers to Sandhanam, but the masked vigilantes arrive and kill Veerapandian at a theatre. Amar and his team capture Bejoy, one of the vigilantes. Bejoy reveals the syndicate killed his family for his role in leading a drug bust at Trichy,{{efn|name=Kaithi|As depicted in Kaithi (2019)}} leading him to join the vigilantes. Amar and his team realise Rudra Prathap is the vigilantes' next target, and they sneak into Rudra Prathap's daughter's wedding ceremony. Rudra Prathap invites Sandhanam for protection. The masked men and his gang arrive at the wedding and threaten him. The leader drags Rudra Prathap and escapes on a bike.

Amar chases and catches the vigilantes' leader and reveals himself as Karnan, who had faked his death. Karnan kills Rudra Prathap by slitting his throat and escapes the police. Amar tells Jose that Karnan is Vikram, the former commander of the black ops squad's 1986 pilot batch. Only Vikram and three other team members survived after the government tried to kill them because of a botched mission in 1991. Amar also theorises Jose is Sandhanam's mole in the department and was involved in Prabhanjan's death. Amar organises a bomb blast at Sandhanam's bungalow that destroys it and a drug lab. Jose hears of the bombing and informs Sandhanam. Jose tells Sandhanam about Vikram's and Amar's identities.

Vikram frees Bejoy and his team from prison, stating that his vengeance for Prabhanjan's death did not drive his actions; he wanted to bust a drug syndicate in the city. He claims Prabhanjan is his biological son and knows Vikram's true identity. Sandhanam kills Amar's wife, Gayathri, and sends his men to kill Vikram's daughter-in-law and grandson at Prabhanjan's house. Agent Tina, disguised as Vikram's housekeeper, Valiammal, kills the gang and dies in the process. Amar kills Jose, avenging Gayathri's death. Vikram and his grandson reach Chennai Port, where the hidden containers are stored. Sandhanam learns about the containers' location and attacks Vikram. Vikram kills Sandhanam's men with a cannon and an M2 Browning, but the remaining members of his black ops squad, Agents Uppiliappan and Lawrence die in the scuffle. After a fistfight with Sandhanam, Vikram triggers a massive blast at the port that kills Sandhanam and destroys the drug containers.

A week later, Adaikalam and Anbu arrive with their men at Sassoon Docks, Mumbai, and meet with the gangsters affiliated with Sandhanam for a meeting with Rolex. Adaikalam and Anbu explain Dilli's involvement in the Trichy drug ambush,{{efn|name=Kaithi}} and Sandhanam's men reveal Vikram's and Amar's involvement in destroying their drug syndicate. After Gayathri's funeral in Ernakulam, Amar joins Vikram's gang to continue building a drug-free society. Anbu informs Rolex that Dilli is hiding somewhere in Uttar Pradesh, while Sandhanam's men tell him Vikram's family are abroad (shown to be in San Francisco). Rolex announces a massive bounty for the execution of Amar, Dilli, and Vikram's team. Unknown to everyone else, Vikram is at the meeting and walks away after learning about the bounty placed on all of them.

{{Cast listing|

• Kamal Haasan as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram / Karnan
• Vijay Sethupathi as Sandhanam
• Fahadh Faasil as Agent Amar
• Narain as Inspector Bejoy
• Kalidas Jayaram as ACP Prabhanjan
• Gayathrie Shankar as Gayathri Amar
• Chemban Vinod Jose as Commissioner Jose
• Santhana Bharathi as Agent Uppiliappan
• Elango Kumaravel as Agent Lawrence
• Vasanthi as Valliammal / Agent Tina
• Hareesh Peradi as Stephen Raj
• Swathishta Krishnan as Prabhanjan's wife
• Gowtham Sundararajan as Veerapandian
• Ramesh Thilak as Elango
• G. Marimuthu as Nagaraj
• Aruldoss as Rudra Prathap
• Maheshwari Chanakyan as Kausalya, Sandhanam's first wife
• Myna Nandhini as Kaikeyi, Sandhanam's second wife
• Shivani Narayanan as Sumitra, Sandhanam's third wife
• Shreekumar as a member of the Black Ops Squad
• Gajaraj as a police officer
• Vinoth Munna as Sandhanam's uncle
• Jaffer Sadiq as Cutting Plier
• Gokulnath as Sandhanam's gang member
• Sampath Ram as Sampath
• Pondy Ravi as S. Pandidurai
• Nambi as Lab Technician
• Sandeep Raj as Amar's friend
• Arunodhayan as a techie and Amar's friend
• Raghu as Amar's friend
• Anish Padmanabhan as Vikram's aide
• Phathmen as Vikram's aide
• Pradeep as Vikram's aide
• Priyadharshini Rajkumar as an escort
• Maya S. Krishnan as an escort
• Jai Varma as Sandhanam's family member

Special appearances

• Suriya as Rolex
• Arjun Das as Anbu
• Harish Uthaman as Adaikalam
• Dheena as Kamatchi
• Baby Monica as Amudha
• Village Cooking Channel members as themselves
• Karthi as Dilli (voice-over; uncredited){{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=6 June 2022 |title=Karthi reviews Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram, calls it a true celebration of Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/karthi-reviews-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-calls-it-a-true-celebration-of-kamal-haasan-1959064-2022-06-06 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606140624/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/karthi-reviews-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-calls-it-a-true-celebration-of-kamal-haasan-1959064-2022-06-06 |archive-date=6 June 2022 |access-date=31 May 2023 |website=India Today}}

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Kamal Haasan's production house Raaj Kamal Films International signed Lokesh Kanagaraj to direct a film for the studio during November 2019. Lokesh had previously mentioned his admiration of Haasan's work, noting the actor's films Sathyaa (1988) and Virumaandi (2004) had influenced him to become a film director.{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=25 October 2019 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj on why he admires Kamal Haasan — the writer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lokesh-kanagaraj-on-why-he-admires-kamal-haasan-the-writer/article29798233.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220160626/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lokesh-kanagaraj-on-why-he-admires-kamal-haasan-the-writer/article29798233.ece |archive-date=20 December 2021 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Hindu}} Despite agreeing terms, Lokesh and the studio opted to prioritise other films before beginning production work.{{Cite web |date=5 November 2019 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj to collaborate with Kamal Haasan? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/nov/05/lokesh-kanagaraj-to-collaborate-with-kamal-haasan-15319.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517012458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/nov/05/lokesh-kanagaraj-to-collaborate-with-kamal-haasan-15319.html |archive-date=17 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=Cinema Express}}{{Cite web |date=5 November 2019 |title=Kaithi director Lokesh Kanagaraj to team up with Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/kaithi-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-to-team-up-with-kamal-haasan/story-25HsiGc9quwxBaTgQQZnTJ.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019143635/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/kaithi-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-to-team-up-with-kamal-haasan/story-25HsiGc9quwxBaTgQQZnTJ.html |archive-date=19 October 2021 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}} Lokesh narrated the script of the proposed film to Rajinikanth in December 2019.{{Cite web |date=3 December 2019 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj meets Rajinikanth. What's brewing? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/lokesh-kanagaraj-meets-rajinikanth-whats-brewing-news-tamil-tmdkbLidfgbag.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412173958/https://www.sify.com/movies/lokesh-kanagaraj-meets-rajinikanth-whats-brewing-news-tamil-tmdkbLidfgbag.html |archive-date=12 April 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=Sify}}{{Cite news |date=3 December 2019 |title=Here's what happened at Lokesh Kanagaraj and Superstar Rajinikanth's recent meeting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-what-happened-at-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-superstar-rajinikanths-recent-meeting/articleshow/72349865.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609081024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-what-happened-at-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-superstar-rajinikanths-recent-meeting/articleshow/72349865.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}} The project, which was tentatively titled Thalaivar 169, was scheduled to be launched in March 2020.{{Cite news |date=26 February 2020 |title=#Thalaivar169: Rajinikanth's next film under Kamal Haasan's production to be kick-started from THIS date? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar169-rajinikanths-next-film-under-kamal-haasans-production-to-be-kick-started-from-this-date/articleshow/74317009.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609081033/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar169-rajinikanths-next-film-under-kamal-haasans-production-to-be-kick-started-from-this-date/articleshow/74317009.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}} Despite the progress of discussions, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the film's launch.{{Cite news |date=11 April 2020 |title=Rajinikanth's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Kamal Haasan to commence in August? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-s-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-kamal-haasan-to-commence-in-august-1665857-2020-04-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128054923/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-s-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-kamal-haasan-to-commence-in-august-1665857-2020-04-11 |archive-date=28 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=India Today}}{{Cite news |date=13 April 2020 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj begins work on RKFI project? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/apr/13/lokesh-kanagaraj-begins-work-on-rkfi-project-18000.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129001047/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/apr/13/lokesh-kanagaraj-begins-work-on-rkfi-project-18000.html |archive-date=29 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=Cinema Express}}{{Cite news |date=16 August 2020 |title=Here's what Lokesh Kanagaraj has to say about his next with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-what-lokesh-kanagaraj-has-to-say-about-his-next-with-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasan/articleshow/77571263.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418065102/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-what-lokesh-kanagaraj-has-to-say-about-his-next-with-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasan/articleshow/77571263.cms |archive-date=18 April 2021 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}}

In September 2020, Lokesh announced a different project that would feature Haasan in the lead role.{{Cite news |date=1 September 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan to do a pakka political film with Lokesh Kanagraj? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-to-do-a-pakka-political-film-with-lokesh-kanagraj/articleshow/77867764.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512135812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-to-do-a-pakka-political-film-with-lokesh-kanagraj/articleshow/77867764.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}} The film's official poster was released on 16 September 2020,{{Cite news |date=16 September 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan announces his next with Lokesh Kanagaraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/breaking-kamal-haasans-next-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-titled-evanendru-ninaithaai/articleshow/78148591.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134605/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/breaking-kamal-haasans-next-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-titled-evanendru-ninaithaai/articleshow/78148591.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=16 September 2020 |title=Lokesh Kanakaraj will direct Kamal Haasan's 232nd film |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lokesh-kanakaraj-will-direct-kamal-haasans-232nd-film/article32624368.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134603/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lokesh-kanakaraj-will-direct-kamal-haasans-232nd-film/article32624368.ece |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Hindu}} which had the working titles Kamal Haasan 232 and Evanendru Ninaithaai,{{Cite news |date=15 September 2020 |title=Is Lokesh Kanagaraj's film with Kamal Haasan titled Evanendru Ninaithaai? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-lokesh-kanagarajs-film-with-kamal-haasan-titled-evanendru-ninaithaai/articleshow/78128950.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512141615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-lokesh-kanagarajs-film-with-kamal-haasan-titled-evanendru-ninaithaai/articleshow/78128950.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=16 September 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan, Lokesh Kanagaraj team up for 'Evanendru Ninaithaai' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagaraj-team-up-for-evanendru-ninaithaai/article32621283.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134605/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagaraj-team-up-for-evanendru-ninaithaai/article32621283.ece |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Hindu}}{{Cite web |date=16 September 2020 |title=Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's big announcement: His next is with Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-lokesh-kanagarajs-big-announcement-his-next-kamal-haasan-133216 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134607/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-lokesh-kanagarajs-big-announcement-his-next-kamal-haasan-133216 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=The News Minute}} a line from the title song from Haasan's Vishwaroopam (2013).{{Cite web |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=17 September 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj is a hard-hitting political thriller: Source |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-s-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-is-a-hard-hitting-political-thriller-source-1722642-2020-09-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119023637/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-s-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-is-a-hard-hitting-political-thriller-source-1722642-2020-09-17 |archive-date=19 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=India Today}} In October 2020, the team made a promotional teaser of the film in Chennai, adhering to the Indian government's COVID-19 safety regulations.{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=7 November 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan and Lokesh Kanagaraj film titled Vikram. Fans are reminded of his 1986 classic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-and-lokesh-kanagaraj-film-titled-vikram-fans-are-reminded-of-his-1986-classic-1738869-2020-11-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122170836/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-and-lokesh-kanagaraj-film-titled-vikram-fans-are-reminded-of-his-1986-classic-1738869-2020-11-07 |archive-date=22 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=India Today}} Coinciding with the actor's 66th birthday on 7 November 2020, the makers released a title teaser of the film,{{Cite news |date=7 November 2020 |title='Kamal Haasan 232' title teaser: Lokesh Kanagaraj presents a fabulous gift to his guru |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-232-title-teaser-lokesh-kanagaraj-presents-a-fabulous-gift-to-his-guru/articleshow/79099658.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512141617/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-232-title-teaser-lokesh-kanagaraj-presents-a-fabulous-gift-to-his-guru/articleshow/79099658.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}} featuring Kamal Haasan,{{Cite web |date=7 November 2020 |title=Watch: Kamal Haasan is all swag in teaser of Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Vikram' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-kamal-haasan-all-swag-teaser-lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram-137122 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134605/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-kamal-haasan-all-swag-teaser-lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram-137122 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=The News Minute}} in which the film's title was revealed to be Vikram, the same title as a 1986 film that also stars Haasan.{{Cite news |date=7 November 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' teaser is all swagger and style |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-teaser-is-all-swagger-and-style/article33047755.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134609/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-teaser-is-all-swagger-and-style/article33047755.ece |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Hindu}}{{Cite web |date=7 November 2020 |title=WATCH | Kamal Haasan unveils teaser of 'Vikram' on his 66th birthday |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/nov/07/watch--kamal-haasan-unveils-teaser-of-vikram-on-his-66th-birthday-2220801.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107183035/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/nov/07/watch--kamal-haasan-unveils-teaser-of-vikram-on-his-66th-birthday-2220801.html |archive-date=7 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020 |website=The New Indian Express}}

On 7 April, after Haasan's commitments during the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, Lokesh shared a post through his social media accounts announcing pre-production work for the film had begun.{{Cite news |date=7 April 2021 |title=Photo: Kamal Haasan kick starts shoot for his next film 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/photo-kamal-haasan-kick-starts-shoot-for-his-next-film-vikram/articleshow/81949073.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512140109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/photo-kamal-haasan-kick-starts-shoot-for-his-next-film-vikram/articleshow/81949073.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=19 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}} Because Haasan had decided to shoot for the film only after the election results, in which he contested the Coimbatore South constituency, he demanded Lokesh alter the script;{{Cite news |date=26 April 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan asks Lokesh Kanagaraj to make few changes in 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-asks-lokesh-kanagaraj-to-make-few-changes-in-vikram/articleshow/82256398.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512140115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-asks-lokesh-kanagaraj-to-make-few-changes-in-vikram/articleshow/82256398.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=19 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}} but the pandemic delayed this. Initially, the project was planned with a single 60-day filming schedule{{Cite news |date=8 April 2021 |title='Vikram': Kamal Haasan play a cop and don the Khaki uniform after 15 years! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-kamal-haasan-play-a-cop-and-don-the-khaki-uniform-after-15-years/articleshow/81968057.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512141616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-kamal-haasan-play-a-cop-and-don-the-khaki-uniform-after-15-years/articleshow/81968057.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=19 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}} with a new, undisclosed technology that would shorten film production but this did not happen as planned.{{Cite news |date=21 September 2020 |title=Kamal Haasan to introduce new technology in his film with Lokesh Kanagaraj? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-to-introduce-new-technology-in-his-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj/articleshow/78235324.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512134759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-to-introduce-new-technology-in-his-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj/articleshow/78235324.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}} Haasan was reported to be playing a retired police officer and media reports stated he would wear a khaki uniform for this film after 15 years since Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006). He was reported to sport a thick beard in the film.{{Cite news |date=9 September 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan to sport a surprising look for 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-to-sport-a-surprising-look-for-vikram/articleshow/86067909.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512140111/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-to-sport-a-surprising-look-for-vikram/articleshow/86067909.cms |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} For the flashback portions, Lokesh would use de-aging technology.{{Cite news |date=8 October 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan starrer 'Vikram' to use the digital de-aging technology |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-to-use-the-digital-de-aging-technology/articleshow/86861681.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028180744/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-to-use-the-digital-de-aging-technology/articleshow/86861681.cms |archive-date=28 October 2021 |access-date=12 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} In April 2022, Lokesh submitted the film's script to the Copyright Office, New Delhi, for legal copyrights.{{Cite news |date=23 April 2022 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram script legally copyrighted |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram-script-legally-copyrighted/articleshow/91023640.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423092129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram-script-legally-copyrighted/articleshow/91023640.cms |archive-date=23 April 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |work=The Times of India}}

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Lokesh chose to work with his norm technicians, cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan and editor Philomin Raj, with whom he worked on Kaithi (2019) and Master (2021).{{Cite news |date=20 October 2020 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj teams up with THESE stars for 'Kamal Haasan 232' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagaraj-teams-up-with-these-stars-for-kamal-haasan-232/articleshow/78770458.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609081525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagaraj-teams-up-with-these-stars-for-kamal-haasan-232/articleshow/78770458.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}} Due to scheduling conflicts, Sooryan left the production and was replaced by Girish Gangadharan, who had made his debut in Tamil cinema with Sarkar (2018).{{Cite news |date=18 May 2021 |title=Girish Gangadharan on board Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/girish-gangadharan-on-board-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/82739942.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080928/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/girish-gangadharan-on-board-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/82739942.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=19 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=2 July 2021 |title=Girish Gangadharan on board Kamal Haasan-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/02/girish-gangadharan-on-board-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagarajsvikram-25277.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080919/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/02/girish-gangadharan-on-board-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagarajsvikram-25277.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=7 July 2021 |website=Cinema Express}} Twin stunt choreographers Anbariv were announced as part of the film's technical crew, marking their second collaboration with Lokesh after Kaithi (2019).{{Cite news |date=12 June 2021 |title=National Award winners Anbariv to choreograph the stunts in Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winners-anbariv-to-choreograph-the-stunts-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/83461071.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609144338/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winners-anbariv-to-choreograph-the-stunts-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/83461071.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=19 June 2021 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=12 June 2021 |title=KGF stunt directors Anbu-Arivu onboard Kamal Haasan-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jun/12/kgf-stunt-directors-anbu-arivu-onboard-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram-24970.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080918/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jun/12/kgf-stunt-directors-anbu-arivu-onboard-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram-24970.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=7 July 2021 |website=Cinema Express}}

In December 2020 Prabhu Deva was announced to play an important role in the film but declined the role due to scheduling conflicts.{{Cite news |date=2020-12-29 |title=Prabhu Deva to join Kamal Haasan after 22 years in Vikram! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhu-deva-to-join-kamal-haasan-after-22-years-in-vikram/articleshow/80003850.cms |access-date=2024-11-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=3 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203025214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhu-deva-to-join-kamal-haasan-after-22-years-in-vikram/articleshow/80003850.cms |url-status=live }} In April 2021, Fahadh Faasil confirmed his presence in the film, making it his third project in Tamil after Velaikkaran (2017) and Super Deluxe (2019).{{Cite news |date=7 April 2021 |title=Fahadh Faasil confirms acting in Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/fahadh-faasil-confirms-acting-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/81946356.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080924/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/fahadh-faasil-confirms-acting-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/81946356.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=19 May 2021 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=7 April 2021 |title=Fahadh Faasil is part of Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fahadh-faasil-is-part-of-kamal-haasans-vikram/article34264586.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423202621/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fahadh-faasil-is-part-of-kamal-haasans-vikram/article34264586.ece |archive-date=23 April 2022 |access-date=1 March 2022 |work=The Hindu}} Raghava Lawrence has stated he was the original choice for the antagonist, which he declined because he felt the character's violent nature would alienate family audiences so the role went to Vijay Sethupathi. {{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=3 September 2023 |title=Lawrence opens up on rejecting Sethupathi's role in 'Vikram' |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/lawrence-opens-up-on-rejecting-sethupathis-role-in-vikram-820042 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230913135007/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/lawrence-opens-up-on-rejecting-sethupathis-role-in-vikram-820042 |archive-date=13 September 2023 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=The Hans India}} Narain, who appeared in a pivotal role in Lokesh's Kaithi, signed the project in June 2021.{{Cite web |date=28 June 2021 |title=Narain joins Kamal Haasan in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/narain-joins-kamal-haasan-in-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-1820356-2021-06-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080917/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/narain-joins-kamal-haasan-in-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-1820356-2021-06-28 |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=7 July 2021 |website=India Today}} Kalidas Jayaram was approached to be cast as Haasan's son, a pivotal role, in July 2021.{{Cite news |date=31 July 2021 |title=It's official: Kalidas Jayaram in Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-kalidas-jayaram-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/84919281.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803172226/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-kalidas-jayaram-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/84919281.cms |archive-date=3 August 2021 |access-date=3 August 2021 |work=The Times of India}} It was later revealed Arjun Das also was approached for a role in the film, his third-consecutive association with Lokesh after Kaithi and Master.{{Cite news |date=5 June 2021 |title=Arjun Das to join Kamal Haasan's Vikram? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-join-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/83255763.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609081019/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-join-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/83255763.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=19 June 2021 |work=The Times of India}} Later, it was confirmed he would have a cameo role, reprising his character from Kaithi.{{Cite web |date=10 June 2022 |title=Vikram: Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms Kaithi 2 as netizen asks him about Arjun Das' character in Kamal Haasan's film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-lokesh-kanagaraj-confirms-kaithi-2-as-netizen-asks-him-about-arjun-das-cameo-in-kamal-haasan-film-2959243 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610191712/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-lokesh-kanagaraj-confirms-kaithi-2-as-netizen-asks-him-about-arjun-das-cameo-in-kamal-haasan-film-2959243 |archive-date=10 June 2022 |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=Daily News and Analysis}}

In August 2021, Shivani Narayanan was chosen to play one of the three female leads opposite Sethupathi's character.{{Cite web |date=23 July 2021 |title=Shivani to play Vijay Sethupathi's pair in Vikram? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shivani-to-play-vijay-sethupathis-pair-in-vikram/articleshow/85536733.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824082801/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shivani-to-play-vijay-sethupathis-pair-in-vikram/articleshow/85536733.cms |archive-date=24 August 2021 |access-date=24 August 2021 |website=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=31 August 2021 |title=Vijay Sethupathi to be paired opposite three actresses in 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathi-to-be-paired-opposite-three-actresses-in-vikram/articleshow/85799929.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002001757/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathi-to-be-paired-opposite-three-actresses-in-vikram/articleshow/85799929.cms |archive-date=2 October 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} In September, Mynaa Nandhini and Maheshwari Chanakyan were confirmed as the other two female actors.{{Cite news |date=2 September 2021 |title=Myna Nandhini confirms being part of Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/myna-nandhini-confirms-being-part-of-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/85859657.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002001755/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/myna-nandhini-confirms-being-part-of-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/85859657.cms |archive-date=2 October 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |last=Cr |first=Sharanya |date=7 September 2021 |title=VJ Maheswari joins the cast of Lokesh-Kamal film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vj-maheswari-joins-the-cast-of-lokesh-kamal-film/articleshow/86000273.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001150154/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vj-maheswari-joins-the-cast-of-lokesh-kamal-film/articleshow/86000273.cms |archive-date=1 October 2021 |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} Swathishta Krishnan and Malayalam actor Chemban Vinod Jose were cast in pivotal roles, the latter in his Tamil film debut.{{Cite news |date=26 October 2021 |title=Swathishta Krishnan and Chemban Vinod to play vital roles in Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/swathishta-krishnan-and-chemban-vinod-to-play-vital-roles-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/87280667.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031103826/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/swathishta-krishnan-and-chemban-vinod-to-play-vital-roles-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/87280667.cms |archive-date=31 October 2021 |access-date=31 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} In October, popular Tamil-language YouTube channel Village Cooking Channel team—M. Periyathambi, the grandson V. Subramanian, and his cousins—were cast in the film during the third schedule for a wedding sequence.{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=Tamil Nadu's YouTube masterchefs: Village Cooking Channel's dream journey |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tamil-nadus-youtube-masterchefs-village-cooking-channels-dream-journey-151894 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174917/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tamil-nadus-youtube-masterchefs-village-cooking-channels-dream-journey-151894 |archive-date=29 October 2021 |access-date=12 October 2021 |website=The News Minute}}{{Cite news |date=18 October 2021 |title=Village Food Factory YouTube channel team in Kamal Haasan's Vikram? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/village-food-factory-youtube-channel-team-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/87106973.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031103830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/village-food-factory-youtube-channel-team-in-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/87106973.cms |archive-date=31 October 2021 |access-date=31 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} In November 2021, Hareesh Peradi was also confirmed to star in a pivotal role.{{Cite news |date=19 November 2021 |title=Hareesh Peradi joins Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/hareesh-peradi-joins-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/87794993.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129155006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/hareesh-peradi-joins-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/87794993.cms |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |work=The Times of India}} In early January 2022, Santhana Bharathi joined the film.{{Cite news |date=7 January 2022 |title=Is veteran actor-director Santhana Bharathi joining the cast of 'Vikram'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-veteran-actor-director-santhana-bharathi-joining-the-cast-of-vikram/articleshow/88757647.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129170042/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-veteran-actor-director-santhana-bharathi-joining-the-cast-of-vikram/articleshow/88757647.cms |archive-date=29 January 2022 |access-date=29 January 2022 |work=The Times of India}}

Suriya confirmed he would also be seen in a cameo.{{Cite news |date=12 May 2022 |title=Suriya's cameo in Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram'; video of actors hugging each other goes viral |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-cameo-in-kamal-haasans-vikram-confirmed-video-of-actors-hugging-each-other-goes-viral/articleshow/91508915.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513192724/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-cameo-in-kamal-haasans-vikram-confirmed-video-of-actors-hugging-each-other-goes-viral/articleshow/91508915.cms |archive-date=13 May 2022 |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=The Times of India}} Haasan talked about Suriya's role at the Film Companion at Cannes Film Festival, stating: "It's no more a rumour. We had to put up our hand and admit that Suriya is playing an incredible last minute appearance. That should take the story a little further, probably into part 3."{{Cite web |date=19 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan says Suriya's 'incredible' cameo in Vikram will take the story 'probably into part 3' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-says-suriya-s-incredible-cameo-in-vikram-will-take-the-story-probably-into-part-3-101652962750375.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521031039/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-says-suriya-s-incredible-cameo-in-vikram-will-take-the-story-probably-into-part-3-101652962750375.html |archive-date=21 May 2022 |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=Hindustan Times}} Suriya charged no fee for acting in the film,{{Cite web |date=4 June 2022 |title=Vikram: Suriya's fee for 5-minute cameo in Kamal Haasan's film will stun you |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-suriya-s-fee-for-5-minute-cameo-in-kamal-haasan-s-film-will-stun-you-2957951 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611140238/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-suriya-s-fee-for-5-minute-cameo-in-kamal-haasan-s-film-will-stun-you-2957951 |archive-date=11 June 2022 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=Daily News and Analysis}} and only received a Rolex watch for playing a character named Rolex.{{Cite web |date=8 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan gifts his Rolex watch worth ₹47 lakh to Suriya for playing Rolex in Vikram |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-gifts-his-rolex-watch-worth-rs-47-lakh-to-suriya-for-playing-rolex-in-vikram-101654699137144.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610172556/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-gifts-his-rolex-watch-worth-rs-47-lakh-to-suriya-for-playing-rolex-in-vikram-101654699137144.html |archive-date=10 June 2022 |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times}} Karthi had been offered to reprise his role from Kaithi but was then filming the two-part production Ponniyin Selvan (2022 and 2023) and could not change looks; he only has a vocal cameo in Vikram.{{Cite web |last=S |first=Rajasekar |date=11 August 2022 |title=Karthi speaks on Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan, and why he could not do Vikram |url=https://thefederal.com/entertainment/karthi-speaks-on-viruman-ponniyin-selvan-and-why-he-could-not-do-vikram/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231106181654/https://thefederal.com/amp/entertainment/karthi-speaks-on-viruman-ponniyin-selvan-and-why-he-could-not-do-vikram/ |archive-date=6 November 2023 |access-date=23 November 2023 |website=The Federal}}

Principal photography began on 16 July 2021.{{Cite news |date=16 July 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi start shooting for Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-and-vijay-sethupathi-start-shooting-for-vikram/articleshow/84466561.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521104433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-and-vijay-sethupathi-start-shooting-for-vikram/articleshow/84466561.cms |archive-date=21 May 2022 |access-date=18 July 2021 |work=The Times of India}} The team began the film's first schedule in Karaikudi on 6 August, which was delayed by the filming of Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan at the same location and, to comply with COVID-19 safety regulations, the crew had to wait until the Etharkkum Thunindhavan crew had finished filming and left the location.{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M. |date=13 August 2021 |title=Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan crew keeps Kamal Haasan's Vikram team in wait? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-etharkkum-thunindhavan-crew-keeps-kamal-haasans-vikram-team-in-wait/articleshow/85291540.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080919/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriyas-etharkkum-thunindhavan-crew-keeps-kamal-haasans-vikram-team-in-wait/articleshow/85291540.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} The first schedule began in Karaikudi on 20 August and filming continued for a month. The second schedule of the film began in Chennai on 19 September and later moved to Pondicherry.{{Cite news |date=20 September 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' second schedule begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-second-schedule-begins/articleshow/86362505.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080943/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-second-schedule-begins/articleshow/86362505.cms |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=1 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} The second schedule ended on 2 October 2021.{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=3 October 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan wraps up second schedule of Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram. See new pic with team |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-wraps-up-second-schedule-of-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-see-new-pic-with-team-1860143-2021-10-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201133729/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-wraps-up-second-schedule-of-lokesh-kanagaraj-s-vikram-see-new-pic-with-team-1860143-2021-10-03 |archive-date=1 December 2021 |access-date=12 October 2021 |website=India Today}}{{Cite web |date=2 October 2021 |title=Vikram second schedule wrapped up |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/oct/02/vikram-second-schedule-wrapped-up-27050.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030053251/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/oct/02/vikram-second-schedule-wrapped-up-27050.html |archive-date=30 October 2021 |access-date=12 October 2021 |website=Cinema Express}}

On 13 October, the third schedule began.{{Cite news |date=8 October 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram next schedule from October 13 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-next-schedule-from-october-13/articleshow/86865611.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104215357/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-next-schedule-from-october-13/articleshow/86865611.cms |archive-date=4 November 2021 |access-date=31 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}} The team planned to film two sequences for four days at Tamil Nadu Police Museum, including two days of set work on 24–25 October, and two days of filming on 27–28 October 2021 but officials denied permission to film there, citing pandemic restrictions. The filmmakers later decided to postpone the shoot because they needed an alternative location.{{Cite news |date=30 October 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan denied permission to shoot inside Police Museum for Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-denied-permission-to-shoot-inside-police-museum-for-vikram/articleshow/87387799.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201160414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-denied-permission-to-shoot-inside-police-museum-for-vikram/articleshow/87387799.cms |archive-date=1 December 2021 |access-date=31 October 2021 |work=The Times of India}}

The team began the final month-long schedule on 17 November 2021 in Coimbatore, filming scenes featuring Haasan, Sethupathi and Faasil.{{Cite web |date=17 November 2021 |title=Coimbatore beckons team Vikram in final schedule |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/11/17005935/1329196/Coimbatore-beckons-team-Vikram-in-final-schedule.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412173957/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/11/17005935/1329196/Coimbatore-beckons-team-Vikram-in-final-schedule.vpf |archive-date=12 April 2022 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=DT Next}}{{Cite news |date=16 November 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil combo scenes from tomorrow |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-combo-scenes-from-tomorrow/articleshow/87733964.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430050307/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-combo-scenes-from-tomorrow/articleshow/87733964.cms |archive-date=30 April 2022 |access-date=29 November 2021 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=16 November 2021 |title=Lokesh to shoot Kamal, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh's combination scenes from Nov 17 |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/lokesh-to-shoot-kamal-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadhs-combination-scenes-from-nov-17-news-tamil-vlqewbhcjgagj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120224430/https://www.sify.com/movies/lokesh-to-shoot-kamal-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadhs-combination-scenes-from-nov-17-news-tamil-vlqewbhcjgagj.html |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=Sify}} Filming was halted after Haasan was diagnosed with COVID-19 after visiting the United States for the inauguration of his clothing brand.{{Cite news |date=23 November 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan tests positive for COVID-19 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-tests-positive-for-covid-19/articleshow/87848101.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529123357/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-tests-positive-for-covid-19/articleshow/87848101.cms |archive-date=29 May 2022 |access-date=29 November 2021 |work=The Times of India}} This resulted in the team filmting major stunt sequences indoors. A set work with more than 50 damaged cars had been filmed in Coimbatore during this schedule; following the actor's diagnosis, the team decided to shift location to Binny Mills for continuity.{{Cite news |date=29 November 2021 |title=The shoot of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Vikram' undergoes changes due to the actor's health issues |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-shoot-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-undergoes-changes-due-to-the-actors-health-issues/articleshow/87978255.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129163352/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-shoot-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-undergoes-changes-due-to-the-actors-health-issues/articleshow/87978255.cms |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |work=The Times of India}} Filming resumed on 10 December 2021 with important sequences with other actors. Haasan joined the sets on 22 December.{{Cite news |date=23 December 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan resumes shooting for Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-resumes-shooting-for-vikram/articleshow/88457187.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129170040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-resumes-shooting-for-vikram/articleshow/88457187.cms |archive-date=29 January 2022 |access-date=29 January 2022 |work=The Times of India}}

In late December 2021, the production quickly filmed sequences at a house in East Coast Road but in early January, filming stopped after some technicians working on the film were diagnosed with COVID-19. The production cost increased because the cost of renting the house, even on non-filming days, was enormous.{{Cite web |date=15 January 2022 |title=Kamal's Vikram release likely to be postponed as Covid and production cost surge |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/01/15151708/1338851/Kamals-Vikram-release-likely-to-be-postponed-as-covid-.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129171816/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/01/15151708/1338851/Kamals-Vikram-release-likely-to-be-postponed-as-covid-.vpf |archive-date=29 January 2022 |access-date=29 January 2022 |website=DT Next}} Haasan's medical commitments and his participation in Bigg Boss Ultimate further delayed filming, which resulted in the team skipping an entire schedule. Due to the rise in COVID-19 infections in Tamil Nadu, the team planned film with a minimal crew.{{Cite news |date=18 January 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan discharged from hospital, to resume work after home rest for a week |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-discharged-from-hospital-to-resume-work-after-home-rest-for-a-week/articleshow/88972398.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430031732/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-discharged-from-hospital-to-resume-work-after-home-rest-for-a-week/articleshow/88972398.cms |archive-date=30 April 2022 |access-date=29 January 2022 |work=The Times of India}} On 24 January 2022, the team filmed sequences at the Vettri Theatres in Chromepet, Chennai.{{Cite news |date=24 January 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan shoots in a popular Chennai theatre for Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-shoots-in-a-popular-chennai-theatre-for-vikram/articleshow/89097895.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505072318/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-shoots-in-a-popular-chennai-theatre-for-vikram/articleshow/89097895.cms |archive-date=5 May 2022 |access-date=29 January 2022 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=24 January 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan shoots at Chennai's iconic theatre for Vikram |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/24/kamal-haasan-shoots-at-chennais-iconic-theatre-for-vikram-29249.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129192914/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/24/kamal-haasan-shoots-at-chennais-iconic-theatre-for-vikram-29249.html |archive-date=29 January 2022 |access-date=29 January 2022 |website=Cinema Express}} The final schedule began on 5 February 2022 with 15 days' filming of face-off scenes with Haasan and Sethupathi.{{Cite news |date=5 February 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram shooting to be wrapped up soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-shooting-to-be-wrapped-up-soon/articleshow/89361031.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424051602/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-shooting-to-be-wrapped-up-soon/articleshow/89361031.cms |archive-date=24 April 2022 |access-date=28 February 2022 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=22 February 2022 |title='Vikram': Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi's face-off scene took 15 days to complete |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-kamal-haasan-and-vijay-sethupathis-face-off-scene-took-15-days-to-complete/articleshow/89741094.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228190352/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-kamal-haasan-and-vijay-sethupathis-face-off-scene-took-15-days-to-complete/articleshow/89741094.cms |archive-date=28 February 2022 |access-date=28 February 2022 |work=The Times of India}} To prioritise the filming, Haasan stepped down as the host for Bigg Boss Ultimate.{{Cite web |date=21 February 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan steps down as Bigg Boss Ultimate host |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kamal-haasan-steps-down-bigg-boss-ultimate-host-161200 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228175837/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kamal-haasan-steps-down-bigg-boss-ultimate-host-161200 |archive-date=28 February 2022 |access-date=28 February 2022 |website=The News Minute}} Principal photography wrapped at the end of February.{{Cite web |date=28 February 2022 |title=It's a Wrap For Kamla Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi-Starrer Vikram |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/its-a-wrap-for-kamla-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-vikram-4819769.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428141137/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/its-a-wrap-for-kamla-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-vikram-4819769.html |archive-date=28 April 2022 |access-date=28 February 2022 |website=News18}}

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The music and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his first collaboration with Haasan; and second with Lokesh after Master (2021). Sony Music India purchased the music rights. The film's audio launch took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on 15 May 2022.{{Cite news |date=20 April 2022 |title=Lokesh Kanagraj's 'Vikram' audio to be launched in UAE |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagrajs-vikram-audio-to-be-launched-in-uae/articleshow/90958440.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524013951/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lokesh-kanagrajs-vikram-audio-to-be-launched-in-uae/articleshow/90958440.cms |archive-date=24 May 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |work=The Times of India}}

A 45-second teaser trailer depicting an action sequence set in a prison was released on 7 November 2021.{{Cite web |date=7 November 2021 |title=Vikram The First Glance: Kamal Haasan film promises action-packed experience |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vikram-the-first-glance-kamal-haasan-birthday-film-promises-action-packed-experience-7610304/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426103243/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vikram-the-first-glance-kamal-haasan-birthday-film-promises-action-packed-experience-7610304/ |archive-date=26 April 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}{{Cite web |date=6 November 2021 |title=Vikram-First Glance is here! Kamal Haasan returns to action in style! |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2021/nov/06/vikram-first-glance-is-here-kamal-haasan-returns-to-action-in-style-27680.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426103244/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2021/nov/06/vikram-first-glance-is-here-kamal-haasan-returns-to-action-in-style-27680.html |archive-date=26 April 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=Cinema Express}} In April 2022, the teaser was attached to prints of KGF: Chapter 2 and Beast in theatres.{{Cite news |date=14 April 2022 |title=Glimpse from 'Vikram' to be screened in theatres during 'Beast' and 'KGF 2' shows |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/glimpse-from-vikram-to-be-screened-in-theatres-during-beast-and-kgf-2-shows/articleshow/90841048.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426103243/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/glimpse-from-vikram-to-be-screened-in-theatres-during-beast-and-kgf-2-shows/articleshow/90841048.cms |archive-date=26 April 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |work=The Times of India}} As part of Vikram{{'s}} promotion, in collaboration with Southern Railways, the production's marketing team placed advertisements on locomotives travelling across India.{{Cite news |date=19 April 2022 |title=Kamal Hassan's 'Vikram' first look post on a Southern Railway WAP 7 locomotive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-hassans-vikram-first-look-post-on-a-southern-railway-wap-7-locomotive/articleshow/90936515.cms |access-date=19 October 2024 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=11 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711190125/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-hassans-vikram-first-look-post-on-a-southern-railway-wap-7-locomotive/articleshow/90936515.cms |url-status=live }} The film's trailer was released at the audio launch event on 15 May 2022 and within 24 hours, it exceeded 12 million views.{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' trailer crosses 1.2 crore views within 24 hours |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/may/16/kamal-haasans-vikram-trailer-crosses-12-crore-views-within-24-hours-2454258.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523192329/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/may/16/kamal-haasans-vikram-trailer-crosses-12-crore-views-within-24-hours-2454258.html |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |date=22 April 2022 |title=Will Kamal Hassan's Vikram Live Up To Its Pan-Indian Status? Only Time Will Tell |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/will-kamal-hassans-vikram-live-up-to-its-pan-indian-status-only-time-will-tell-5034541.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603222147/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/will-kamal-hassans-vikram-live-up-to-its-pan-indian-status-only-time-will-tell-5034541.html |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=News18}}

Raajkamal Films International collaborated with Vistas Media Capital's Fantico and Lotus Metaentertainment for the film's launch in the metaverse platform Vistaverse.{{Cite web |date=25 April 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram trailer and NFT to be released at Cannes Film Festival |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/04/25/kamal-haasans-vikram-trailer-and-nft-to-be-released-at-cannes-film-festival |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426051723/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/04/25/kamal-haasans-vikram-trailer-and-nft-to-be-released-at-cannes-film-festival |archive-date=26 April 2022 |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=DT Next}} Vistaverse announced the launch of utilities through non-fungible tokens (NFT) at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May 2022.{{Cite web |date=24 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan reveals Vikram NFTs in Cannes |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2022/05/24/pwr20-vikram-nft.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626234959/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2022/05/24/pwr20-vikram-nft.html |archive-date=26 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=The Week |agency=PTI}}{{Cite web |date=25 May 2022 |title=The metaverse experience of Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' will soon be out |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/05/25/metaverse-experience-kamal-haasan-vikram-internet.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608235223/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/05/25/metaverse-experience-kamal-haasan-vikram-internet.html |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Onmanorama |agency=IANS}}

Raajkamal led the film's marketing campaign; pre-release events were held in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Dubai and Malaysia.{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Thinkal |date=26 May 2022 |title=Makers of Kamal Haasan's Vikram reveal promotional plans in Dubai and Malaysia; details inside |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/makers-of-kamal-haasans-vikram-reveal-promotional-plans-in-dubai-and-malaysia-details-inside/993166885c203 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711092528/https://www.ottplay.com/news/makers-of-kamal-haasans-vikram-reveal-promotional-plans-in-dubai-and-malaysia-details-inside/993166885c203 |archive-date=11 July 2023 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=OTTPlay}} Haasan promoted the film on The Kapil Sharma Show,{{Cite web |date=5 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan promotes Vikram on The Kapil Sharma Show, leaves Kapil star-stuck. See photos and videos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/kamal-haasan-promotes-vikram-on-the-kapil-sharma-show-leaves-kapil-star-stuck-see-photos-videos-7902812/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601144823/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/kamal-haasan-promotes-vikram-on-the-kapil-sharma-show-leaves-kapil-star-stuck-see-photos-videos-7902812/ |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express}} Super Singer 8,{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=Anchor-Host Priyanka Deshpande Sings For Kamal Haasan on Stage of Super Singer Junior |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/anchor-host-priyanka-deshpande-sings-for-kamal-haasan-on-stage-of-super-singer-junior-5289205.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615235558/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/anchor-host-priyanka-deshpande-sings-for-kamal-haasan-on-stage-of-super-singer-junior-5289205.html |archive-date=15 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=News18}} the fourth season of Bigg Boss Malayalam,{{Cite web |title=Kamal Haasan enters Bigg Boss Malayalam House to promote Vikram. SEE PIC |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/english/news/2022/may/29/kamal-haasan-enters-bigg-boss-malayalam-house-to-promote-vikram-see-pic-31834.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601144823/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/english/news/2022/may/29/kamal-haasan-enters-bigg-boss-malayalam-house-to-promote-vikram-see-pic-31834.html |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Cinema Express|date=29 May 2022 }} and in his YouTube debut on Village Cooking Channel, which appears in one of the film's scenes.{{Cite web |date=18 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan To Feature On This YouTube Channel For Promotion Of Vikram |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasan-to-feature-on-this-youtube-channel-for-promotion-of-vikram-5199421.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601150333/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasan-to-feature-on-this-youtube-channel-for-promotion-of-vikram-5199421.html |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=News18}}{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=19 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan to make his YouTube debut with THIS channel to promote Vikram. Deets inside |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-to-make-his-youtube-debut-with-this-channel-to-promote-vikram-deets-inside-1951315-2022-05-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601144825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-to-make-his-youtube-debut-with-this-channel-to-promote-vikram-deets-inside-1951315-2022-05-19 |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=India Today}}

At a pre-release event held at PVR Priya-Vasant Vihar theatre in Delhi, PVR Cinemas in collaboration with Raajkamal Films announced all theatres in Delhi owned by PVR would be rebranded as "PVR Vikram Hitlist".{{Cite news |date=26 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan on his role in 'Vikram'; Says movie is full on Lokesh Kanagaraj's style |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-on-his-role-in-vikram-says-movie-is-full-on-lokesh-kanagarajs-style/articleshow/91809760.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604050937/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasan-on-his-role-in-vikram-says-movie-is-full-on-lokesh-kanagarajs-style/articleshow/91809760.cms |archive-date=4 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |work=The Times of India}} The film's Kerala distributor Shibu Thameens hosted a pre-release event at Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi, on 27 May 2022.{{Cite web |date=26 May 2022 |title=വിക്രം എത്തും മുൻപ് കമൽഹാസനും സംഘവും കേരളത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanakaraj-come-to-kochi-vikram-movie-promotion-654514/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601144823/https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanakaraj-come-to-kochi-vikram-movie-promotion-654514/ |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=ml}} On 28 May, an event was held in Mumbai to promote the film's Hindi version.{{Cite web |date=28 May 2022 |title=PHOTOS: Kamal Haasan sports an uber-cool look; Greets paps as he arrives for Vikram Hitlist in Mumbai |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/photos-kamal-haasan-sports-uber-cool-look-greets-paps-he-arrives-vikram-hitlist-mumbai-1115024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605172806/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/photos-kamal-haasan-sports-uber-cool-look-greets-paps-he-arrives-vikram-hitlist-mumbai-1115024 |archive-date=5 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla}} On 29 May, the film's press screening was held in Malaysia with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the chief guest.{{Cite news |date=30 May 2022 |title=Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to attend premiere of Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malaysias-opposition-leader-anwar-ibrahim-to-attend-premiere-of-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/91894746.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616064243/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/malaysias-opposition-leader-anwar-ibrahim-to-attend-premiere-of-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/91894746.cms |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=The Times of India}} On 31 May, a pre-release event with Venkatesh and Nithiin in attendance was held in Hyderabad.{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=PICS: Kamal Hassan looks smart in suit at Vikram promotions in Hyderabad; Venkatesh, Nithiin attend the event |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pics-kamal-hassan-looks-smart-suit-vikram-promotions-hyderabad-venkatesh-nithiin-attend-event-1134312 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608091723/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pics-kamal-hassan-looks-smart-suit-vikram-promotions-hyderabad-venkatesh-nithiin-attend-event-1134312 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla}}{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title='Kamal Haasan Was The First Pan-India Star': Venkatesh During Vikram Promotions |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasan-was-the-first-pan-india-star-venkatesh-during-vikram-promotions-5289673.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609083013/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasan-was-the-first-pan-india-star-venkatesh-during-vikram-promotions-5289673.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=News18}} On 1 June, Haasan attended the film's pre-release event in Dubai and the theatrical trailer was screened at Burj Khalifa.{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=South Indian star Kamal Hassan's 'Vikram' to be beamed onto Burj Khalifa |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-indian-star-kamal-hassans-vikram-to-be-beamed-onto-burj-khalifa-1.88265499 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616161855/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-indian-star-kamal-hassans-vikram-to-be-beamed-onto-burj-khalifa-1.88265499 |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Gulf News}}

The packaged water company Bisleri unveiled a limited-edition bottle featuring the cast of Vikram.{{Cite web |last=Ramesh |first=Aishwarya |date=2 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan pulls out all the stops to promote upcoming movie 'Vikram' |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/kamal-haasan-pulls-out-all-the-stops-to-promote-upcoming-movie-vikram |access-date=19 October 2024 |website=Afaqs |language=en |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331004139/https://www.afaqs.com/news/media/kamal-haasan-pulls-out-all-the-stops-to-promote-upcoming-movie-vikram |url-status=live }} The film's official Twitter emoji was released on 23 May 2022.{{Cite web |date=23 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram gets its own Twitter emoji |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/23/kamal-haasans-vikram-gets-its-own-twitter-emoji-31691.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601150132/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/23/kamal-haasans-vikram-gets-its-own-twitter-emoji-31691.html |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Cinema Express}} On 27 May 2022, a special promotion teasing the conference-call sequence from Haasan's fim Panchatanthiram (2002) was released;{{Cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Jayaram to Ramesh Aravind, Panchathanthiram's cast join hands to promote Kamal Haasan's Vikram |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/27/jayaram-to-ramesh-aravind-panchathanthirams-cast-join-hands-to-promote-kamal-haasans-vikram-31809.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601144823/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/27/jayaram-to-ramesh-aravind-panchathanthirams-cast-join-hands-to-promote-kamal-haasans-vikram-31809.html |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Cinema Express}} it featured lead actors from the original film Jayaram, Yugi Sethu, Ramesh Aravind and Sriman.{{Cite web |date=28 May 2022 |title=Makers Of Vikram Drop New Promo Featuring Panchathanthiram Cast And It's Awesome |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/makers-of-vikram-drop-new-promo-featuring-panchathanthiram-cast-and-its-awesome-5264563.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621123627/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/makers-of-vikram-drop-new-promo-featuring-panchathanthiram-cast-and-its-awesome-5264563.html |archive-date=21 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=News18}}{{Cite web |date=28 May 2022 |title=Finding Vik-ram: Team Panchathanthiram reunites after 20 years to promote Kamal's film |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/finding-vik-ram-team-panchathanthiram-reunites-after-20-years-promote-kamals-film-164448 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601144823/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/finding-vik-ram-team-panchathanthiram-reunites-after-20-years-promote-kamals-film-164448 |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=The News Minute}}

Post-release, Vikram was promoted at Times Square, New York City.{{Cite web |date=4 June 2022 |title=Vikram light up Times Square tower in NY; makers rejoice |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/06/04/vikram-light-up-times-square-tower-in-ny-makers-rejoice |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604094336/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/06/04/vikram-light-up-times-square-tower-in-ny-makers-rejoice |archive-date=4 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=DT Next}} Amul released a doodle inspired by the film to celebrate its success.{{Cite web |date=6 June 2022 |title=Amul celebrates Vikram's box office success in the latest topical |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/amul-vikram-box-office-success-topical-7955279/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617002137/https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/amul-vikram-box-office-success-topical-7955279/ |archive-date=17 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Srimoyee |date=6 June 2022 |title=Amul gives a shout out to Kamal Haasan's hit film Vikram with wonderful doodle. Fans love it |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/amul-gives-a-shout-out-to-kamal-haasan-s-hit-film-vikram-with-wonderful-doodle-fans-love-it-1958987-2022-06-06 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625095143/https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/amul-gives-a-shout-out-to-kamal-haasan-s-hit-film-vikram-with-wonderful-doodle-fans-love-it-1958987-2022-06-06 |archive-date=25 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=India Today}}

Vikram was released in theatres on 3 June 2022.{{Cite web |date=14 March 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram gets a release date, see BTS video |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasans-vikram-gets-a-release-date-7818643/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506204552/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasans-vikram-gets-a-release-date-7818643/ |archive-date=6 May 2022 |access-date=14 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}{{Cite news |date=14 March 2022 |title=Kamal's Vikram to release on June 3 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/kamals-vikram-to-release-on-june-3/article65224851.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314154057/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/kamals-vikram-to-release-on-june-3/article65224851.ece |archive-date=14 March 2022 |access-date=14 March 2022 |work=The Hindu}} It was initially scheduled for release in mid-April{{Cite web |date=5 November 2021 |title=Vikram glimpse out tomorrow, film to hit screens next April |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/nov/05/vikram-glimpse-out-tomorrow-film-to-hit-screens-next-april-27672.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105143028/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/nov/05/vikram-glimpse-out-tomorrow-film-to-hit-screens-next-april-27672.html |archive-date=5 November 2021 |access-date=6 November 2021 |website=Cinema Express}} but was preponed to 31 March,{{Cite web |date=22 November 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' to release on March 31? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-release-on-march-31-news-tamil-vlwlnvdbjbbhf.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122163908/https://www.sify.com/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-release-on-march-31-news-tamil-vlwlnvdbjbbhf.html |archive-date=22 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=Sify}} postponed to 29 April,{{Cite news |date=13 February 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' plans to get released on April 29 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-plans-to-get-released-on-april-29/articleshow/89546302.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603103950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-plans-to-get-released-on-april-29/articleshow/89546302.cms |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=14 March 2022 |work=The Times of India}} and then to June 2022, both times after the producers adjusted the release date due to the scheduling of several other big-budget films and production delays caused by the pandemic.{{Cite web |date=14 March 2022 |title=Kamal-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram to release on June 3 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/03/14093518/1357954/KamalLokesh-Kanagarajs-Vikram-to-release-on-June-3.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415172331/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/03/14093518/1357954/KamalLokesh-Kanagarajs-Vikram-to-release-on-June-3.vpf |archive-date=15 April 2022 |access-date=15 April 2022 |website=DT Next}} Vikram was dubbed in Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam under the title Vikram Hitlist.{{Cite web |last=Sangeetha |first=P |date=19 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram to release as Vikam Hitlist in Hindi; trailer packs a punch |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-release-as-vikam-hitlist-in-hindi-trailer-packs-a-punch/d4f4400bd4134 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914050249/https://www.ottplay.com/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-release-as-vikam-hitlist-in-hindi-trailer-packs-a-punch/d4f4400bd4134 |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay}}{{Cite news |date=16 June 2022 |title='Vikram', 'Bharateeyudu', 'Bhamane Satyabhamane'; 5 Telugu dubbed Tamil hits of Kamal Haasan in Tollywood |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vikram-bharateeyudu-bhamane-satyabhamane-5-telugu-dubbed-tamil-hits-of-kamal-haasan-in-tollywood/photostory/92256662.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201215641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vikram-bharateeyudu-bhamane-satyabhamane-5-telugu-dubbed-tamil-hits-of-kamal-haasan-in-tollywood/photostory/92256662.cms |archive-date=1 December 2022 |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=The Times of India}}

According to Tiruppur Subramanian, president of Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association (TNTOA), Vikram received the "widest ever release for a Kamal Haasan film".{{Cite web |last=Srikar |first=Ram Venkat |date=1 June 2022 |title=Vikram takes charge |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2022/jun/01/vikram-takes-charge-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagaraj-31907.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601153656/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2022/jun/01/vikram-takes-charge-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagaraj-31907.html |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=Cinema Express}} Vikram opened in 700–800 screens in Tamil Nadu, 100 screens in Kerala and 200 screens in Karnataka. The Hindi-dubbed version was released in over 1,000–1,500 screens in North India, competing with Samrat Prithviraj and Major. Prime Media, which acquired the theatrical rights in the United States, hosted special shows in the country on 2 June, ahead of its Indian release.{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram release in the US; number of screens and pre sales details inside |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-release-in-the-us-number-of-screens-and-pre-sales-details-inside/50d7d77a6a842 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626234959/https://www.ottplay.com/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-release-in-the-us-number-of-screens-and-pre-sales-details-inside/50d7d77a6a842 |archive-date=26 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=OTTPlay}} The film was screened in on over 2,000 screens in 500 theatres.{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram To Be Screened In 500 Theatres Across United States |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-be-screened-in-500-theatres-across-united-states-5289637.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616041757/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-be-screened-in-500-theatres-across-united-states-5289637.html |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=News18}} Rakesh Gowthaman, managing director of Vettri Theatres, stated anticipation form Vikram was attributed to rigorous promotions from the team. Film distributor and exhibitor Akshaye Rathi talked about the possibilities of the film's performance in the Northern belt, stating: "Vikram has an urban look and feel but the storytelling syntax seems very mass friendly. Kamal's recent movies were abstract and intellectually inaccessible for many. Vikram is a simple, hard-hitting, commercial cinema. It is as mainstream as it gets."{{Cite web |date=2 June 2022 |title=Box office prediction: Kamal Haasan's Vikram poised to dominate, uphill struggle for Akshay Kumar's Prithviraj, Adivi Sesh's Major |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/box-office-prediction-kamal-haasan-vikram-akshay-kumar-prithviraj-adivi-sesh-major-7947400/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609065357/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/box-office-prediction-kamal-haasan-vikram-akshay-kumar-prithviraj-adivi-sesh-major-7947400/ |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=2 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}

The film earned over {{INR|103.5 million}} from pre-ticket sales, according to Asianet News.{{Cite web |date=2 June 2022 |title=Vikram, Samrat Prithviraj or Major; which movie are people rushing to watch? |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/advance-booking-kamal-haasan-vikram-akshay-kumar-samrat-prithviraj-or-adivi-sesh-major-which-movie-are-people-rushing-to-watch-drb-rcur2i |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616073515/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/advance-booking-kamal-haasan-vikram-akshay-kumar-samrat-prithviraj-or-adivi-sesh-major-which-movie-are-people-rushing-to-watch-drb-rcur2i |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=Asianet News}} Early morning shows were held at 4:00 a.m. across Tamil Nadu.{{Cite news |date=20 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' faces issues over FDFS, case filed in Madras High Court |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-faces-issues-over-fdfs-case-filed-in-madras-high-court/articleshow/91680296.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616073425/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-faces-issues-over-fdfs-case-filed-in-madras-high-court/articleshow/91680296.cms |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=The Times of India}} In May 2022, a petition was filed to stop screening of 4:00 a.m. shows of the film; the petition said theatre owners may charge high prices for the tickets and alleged tax evasion on these shows that would cause a huge loss for the government, though the issue was later resolved. Horizon Studios, which distributed the film in Karnataka, allotted early morning shows beginning at 6:30 a.m. Tony Raj, the film's distributor, said he estimated the film would receive over 1,200 shows a day in the state.

A week ahead of its release, Madras High Court restrained Internet service providers (ISPs) and over 1,000 unauthorised piracy sites from illegally streaming and downloading of Vikram after one of the production company's executives filed an affidavit ordering the websites not to screen the film.{{Cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Over 1.3K piracy sites ordered not to screen Vikram |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2022/may/27/over-13k-piracy-sites-ordered-not-to-screen-vikram-2458433.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616073430/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2022/may/27/over-13k-piracy-sites-ordered-not-to-screen-vikram-2458433.html |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |date=26 May 2022 |title=HC orders blocking piracy websites to prevent illegal release of 'Vikram' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/city/2022/05/26/hc-orders-blocking-piracy-websites-to-prevent-illegal-release-of-vikram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616073515/https://www.dtnext.in/city/2022/05/26/hc-orders-blocking-piracy-websites-to-prevent-illegal-release-of-vikram |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=DT Next}}

According to Sify, Vikram was "hot in the trade".{{Cite web |date=31 July 2021 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' is hot in the trade! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/mal-haasans-vikram-is-hot-in-the-trade-news-tamil-vh5fKhjiebcfj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018104056/https://www.sify.com/movies/mal-haasans-vikram-is-hot-in-the-trade-news-tamil-vh5fKhjiebcfj.html |archive-date=18 October 2021 |access-date=3 August 2021 |website=Sify}} Before its release, Vikram earned about {{INR|2 billion}} from theatrical and non-theatrical revenues, including sales of its satellite, digital, audio and Hindi-dubbing rights.{{Cite web |date=30 May 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram earns over ₹200 cr from pre-release business |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-earns-over-rs-200-cr-from-pre-release-business-101653886120004.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609121951/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-earns-over-rs-200-cr-from-pre-release-business-101653886120004.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=2 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times}} In late-March 2022, Udhayanidhi Stalin's firm Red Giant Movies acquired the film's theatrical distribution rights in Tamil Nadu.{{Cite web |date=31 March 2022 |title=Udhayanidhi Stalin Acquires Tamil Nadu Theatrical Rights of Kamal Hassan's Vikram |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/udhayanidhi-stalin-acquires-tamil-nadu-theatrical-rights-of-kamal-hassans-vikram-4928168.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501173008/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/udhayanidhi-stalin-acquires-tamil-nadu-theatrical-rights-of-kamal-hassans-vikram-4928168.html |archive-date=1 May 2022 |access-date=15 April 2022 |website=News18}}{{Cite web |date=26 July 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan to produce film with Udhayanidhi Stalin in the lead |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasan-to-produce-film-with-udhayanidhi-stalin-in-the-lead-8052943/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904063432/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasan-to-produce-film-with-udhayanidhi-stalin-in-the-lead-8052943/ |archive-date=4 September 2022 |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=The Indian Express}} Jayantilal Gada's company Pen Studios acquired the theatrical rights for the Hindi-dubbed version, which it distributed through its division Pen Marudhar Entertainment.{{Cite web |date=5 May 2022 |title=Pen Marudhar bags distribution rights for Kamal Haasan's Vikram in Hindi |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pen-marudhar-bags-distribution-rights-for-kamal-haasans-vikramin-hindi/0956b7c8d8152 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616102306/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pen-marudhar-bags-distribution-rights-for-kamal-haasans-vikramin-hindi/0956b7c8d8152 |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=OTTPlay}}{{Cite web |date=5 May 2022 |title=Pen Marudhar acquires Hindi distribution rights of Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi's 'Vikram' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/regional-film-news/pen-marudhar-acquires-hindi-distribution-rights-of-kamal-haasan-and-vijay-sethupathis-vikram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628050624/https://www.freepressjournal.in/regional-film-news/pen-marudhar-acquires-hindi-distribution-rights-of-kamal-haasan-and-vijay-sethupathis-vikram |archive-date=28 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=The Free Press Journal}}

Shibu Thameens' firm HR Pictures acquired Vikram{{'s}} distribution right for Kerala for {{INR|80 million}}.{{Cite web |date=2 May 2022 |title=RRR distributor bags Kerala rights for Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil's Vikram |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-distributor-bags-kamal-haasan-s-vikram-kerala-rights-1944514-2022-05-02 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530164435/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-distributor-bags-kamal-haasan-s-vikram-kerala-rights-1944514-2022-05-02 |archive-date=30 May 2022 |access-date=6 May 2022 |website=India Today}} Shree Karpaga Vinayaga Film Circuits acquired the film's Karnataka distribution rights,{{Cite tweet |number=1527672210868928513 |user=SKVFCS |title=Extremely delighted to join hands with @turmericmediaTM for this Mammoth of a project. |date=20 May 2022}} Sreshth Movies acquired the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana distribution rights.{{Cite news |date=19 May 2022 |title=Nithiin's Sreshth Movies acquires Telugu rights of Kamal Haasan, Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Vikram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nithiins-sreshth-movies-acquires-telugu-rights-of-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram/articleshow/91669285.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602064024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nithiins-sreshth-movies-acquires-telugu-rights-of-kamal-haasan-lokesh-kanagarajs-vikram/articleshow/91669285.cms |archive-date=2 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=The Times of India}}

In late February 2022, the film's satellite and digital distribution rights were sold to Star India Network for {{INR|1.12 billion}}.{{Cite news |date=1 March 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' post-theatrical rights sold for a massive price |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-post-theatrical-rights-sold-for-a-massive-price/articleshow/89925068.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603103900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-vikram-post-theatrical-rights-sold-for-a-massive-price/articleshow/89925068.cms |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=1 March 2022 |work=The Times of India}} Vikram began streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from 8 July 2022 in Tamil and dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada languages;{{Cite web |date=20 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram to Stream on This OTT Giant From July 8 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-stream-on-this-ott-giant-from-july-8-5408221.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622084016/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-stream-on-this-ott-giant-from-july-8-5408221.html |archive-date=22 June 2022 |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=News18}}{{Cite news |date=29 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' to arrive July 8 on Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-arrive-july-8-on-disney-hotstar/article65579050.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705192548/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-arrive-july-8-on-disney-hotstar/article65579050.ece |archive-date=5 July 2022 |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=The Hindu}}{{Cite web |date=29 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan announces Vikram's OTT release date as film nears Rs 300 crore mark at Indian BO |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasan-vikram-ott-release-date-film-nears-rs-300-crore-mark-at-indian-box-office-7998037/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190634/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kamal-haasan-vikram-ott-release-date-film-nears-rs-300-crore-mark-at-indian-box-office-7998037/ |archive-date=5 July 2022 |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=The Indian Express}} and on 13 September 2022, streaming in all five languages started on ZEE5.{{Cite web |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram to release on Zee5 on Sept 13 in 5 languages. Details inside |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-to-release-on-zee5-on-sept-13-in-5-languages-details-inside-1999833-2022-09-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913141623/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-to-release-on-zee5-on-sept-13-in-5-languages-details-inside-1999833-2022-09-13 |archive-date=13 September 2022 |access-date=13 September 2022 |website=India Today|date=13 September 2022 }}{{Cite web |date=13 September 2022 |title=ZEE5 announces the World Digital Premiere of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Vikram' |url=https://www.apnnews.com/zee5-announces-the-world-digital-premiere-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211052747/https://www.apnnews.com/zee5-announces-the-world-digital-premiere-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram/ |archive-date=11 February 2023 |access-date=13 September 2022 |website=APN News}} The Telugu-language version Vikram premiered on television on 11 September 2022 on Star Maa.{{Cite web |date=5 September 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram All Set For Its World Television Premiere; Know Channel, Time |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-all-set-for-its-world-television-premiere-know-channel-time-5894773.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002070114/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kamal-haasans-vikram-all-set-for-its-world-television-premiere-know-channel-time-5894773.html |archive-date=2 October 2022 |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=News18}} The Hindi-language version premiered on 24 September 2022 on Star Gold.{{Cite web |date=22 September 2022 |title=Multi-starrer Blockbuster movie Vikram to premiere on Star Gold on September 24 at 8 pm |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/multi-starrer-blockbuster-movie-vikram-to-premiere-on-star-gold-on-september-24-at-8-pm/1139008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002070527/https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/multi-starrer-blockbuster-movie-vikram-to-premiere-on-star-gold-on-september-24-at-8-pm/1139008/ |archive-date=2 October 2022 |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=ThePrint}} The original Tamil-language version premiered on 24 October 2022 on Star Vijay, coinciding with the Diwali festival.{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title=Vikram Movie on Vijay TV – Deepavali Premier, Monday – 24th October at 05:30 PM |url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/vijay-tv-deepavali-premier-vikram/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104154426/https://www.indiantvinfo.com/vijay-tv-deepavali-premier-vikram/ |archive-date=4 November 2022 |access-date=22 October 2022 |website=indiantvinfo.com}} The Malayalam-dubbed version of the film had its television premiere on 6 November 2022 on Asianet.{{Cite web |date=4 November 2022 |title=തിയറ്ററുകളിൽ ആവേശം തീർത്ത ഉലകനായകൻ; 'വിക്രം' ടെലിവിഷൻ പ്രീമിയർ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-kamal-haasan-movie-vikram-world-television-premiere-rktm7w |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106104109/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-kamal-haasan-movie-vikram-world-television-premiere-rktm7w |archive-date=6 November 2022 |access-date=4 November 2022 |website=Asianet News |language=Malayalam}} In January 2023, Pesamozhi Publications published the film's screenplay in book form.{{Cite web |date=7 January 2023 |title=Trending: After Jai Bhim... Lokesh Kanagaraj's sensational blockbusters turn into book adaptations! |url=https://www.thenewstuff.in/trending-after-jai-bhim-lokeshs-sensational-blockbusters-turn-book-adaptations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107131809/https://www.thenewstuff.in/trending-after-jai-bhim-lokeshs-sensational-blockbusters-turn-book-adaptations |archive-date=7 January 2023 |access-date=19 October 2024 |website=The New Stuff |language=en}}

The film made it to the "Open Cinema" section of the 27th Busan International Film Festival and was screened at an outdoor theatre on 7 October 2022.{{Cite web |date=8 October 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram gets a housefull response at Busan International Film Festival |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasans-vikram-gets-a-housefull-response-at-busan-international-film-festival-2282589-2022-10-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026015431/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasans-vikram-gets-a-housefull-response-at-busan-international-film-festival-2282589-2022-10-08 |archive-date=26 October 2022 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=India Today}}{{Cite news |author= |date=4 October 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' to be screened at 27th Busan International Film Festival |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-be-screened-at-27th-busan-international-film-festival/articleshow/94632484.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016155212/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kamal-haasans-vikram-to-be-screened-at-27th-busan-international-film-festival/articleshow/94632484.cms |archive-date=16 October 2022 |accessdate=26 January 2024 |work=The Economic Times |agency=Press Trust of India}}

On the first day of its release, Vikram earned {{INR|link=yes}}66 crore worldwide,{{Cite web |title=உலகளவில் விக்ரம் படத்தின் முதல் நாள் இமாலய வசூல் சாதனை ! எத்தனை கோடி தெரியுமா? |url=https://cineulagam.com/article/vikram-movie-worldwide-box-office-1654324712 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619121748/https://cineulagam.com/article/vikram-movie-worldwide-box-office-1654324712 |archive-date=19 June 2023 |access-date=19 June 2023 |website=Cineulagam |language=ta}} including {{INR|25 crore}} in Tamil Nadu,{{Cite news |date=4 June 2022 |title='Vikram' box office collection day 1: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil starrer makes a phenomenal opening with Rs 25 crore in Tamil Nadu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-box-office-collection-day-1-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-starrer-makes-a-phenomenal-opening-with-rs-25-crore-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/91999807.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616103856/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-box-office-collection-day-1-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-starrer-makes-a-phenomenal-opening-with-rs-25-crore-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/91999807.cms |archive-date=16 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=The Times of India}} {{INR|5.02 crore}} in Kerala,{{Cite news |date=4 June 2022 |title=Vikram box office day 1 collection: Kamal Haasan's film opens at Rs. 23.5 cr, is career-best opening for actor in TN |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vikram-box-office-day-1-collection-kamal-haasan-s-film-opens-at-rs-23-5-cr-is-career-best-opening-for-actor-in-tn-101654336854276.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619135817/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vikram-box-office-day-1-collection-kamal-haasan-s-film-opens-at-rs-23-5-cr-is-career-best-opening-for-actor-in-tn-101654336854276.html |archive-date=19 June 2023 |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=Hindustan Times}} {{INR|3.4 crore}} in Karnataka, {{INR|2.9 crore}} in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and {{INR|0.75 crore}} in other territories of India.{{Cite news |date=4 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vikram' pummels competition, mints Rs 33 cr on day 1 |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/entertainment/kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-pummels-competition-mints-rs-33-cr-on-day-1-122060400729_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619133902/https://www.business-standard.com/article/entertainment/kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-pummels-competition-mints-rs-33-cr-on-day-1-122060400729_1.html |archive-date=19 June 2023 |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=Business Standard}} Within two days of its release, the film had earned {{INR|100 crore}}.{{Cite web |date=5 June 2022 |title=Vikram box office collection day 2: Kamal Haasan starrer enters Rs 100 crore club |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-box-office-collection-day-2-kamal-haasan-starrer-enters-rs-100-crore-club-2958042 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605042908/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-box-office-collection-day-2-kamal-haasan-starrer-enters-rs-100-crore-club-2958042 |archive-date=5 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=Daily News and Analysis}} It had collected {{INR|175 crore}} worldwide at the end of its third day, including {{INR|100 crore}} in India.{{Cite news |date=7 June 2022 |title=Vikram box office collection: Kamal Haasan starrer crosses Rs 175 crore worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vikram-box-office-collection-kamal-haasan-starrer-crosses-rs-175-crore-worldwide-suriya-rolex-7956532/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619134558/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vikram-box-office-collection-kamal-haasan-starrer-crosses-rs-175-crore-worldwide-suriya-rolex-7956532/ |archive-date=19 June 2023 |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=The Indian Express}}

At the end of seven days, Vikram had grossed over {{INR|260 crore}},{{Cite news |date=10 June 2022 |title='Vikram' box office collection day 7: Kamal Haasan starrer becomes the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/vikram-box-office-collection-day-7-kamal-haasan-starrer-becomes-the-highest-grossing-tamil-film-of-2022/articleshow/92120578.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610061539/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/vikram-box-office-collection-day-7-kamal-haasan-starrer-becomes-the-highest-grossing-tamil-film-of-2022/articleshow/92120578.cms |archive-date=10 June 2022 |access-date=10 June 2022 |work=The Times of India}} and close to {{INR|350 crore}} at the end of 14 days.{{Cite web |date=17 June 2022 |title='Vikram' box office collection day 14: Kamal Haasan's actioner roars into the third week |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/vikram-box-office-collection-day-14-kamal-haasans-actioner-roars-into-the-third-week/articleshow/92272323.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627194708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/vikram-box-office-collection-day-14-kamal-haasans-actioner-roars-into-the-third-week/articleshow/92272323.cms |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=17 June 2022 |website=The Times of India}} According to India Today, on the 27th day of its release, the film's worldwide box-office revenue was approaching {{INR|500 crore}}.{{Cite news |date=1 July 2022 |title=Vikram box office collection Day 27: Kamal Haasan's film refuses to slow down |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vikram-box-office-collection-day-27-kamal-haasan-s-film-refuses-to-slow-down-1968795-2022-07-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617043840/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vikram-box-office-collection-day-27-kamal-haasan-s-film-refuses-to-slow-down-1968795-2022-07-01 |archive-date=17 June 2023 |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=India Today |quote=Vikram is marching towards Rs 500 crore at the worldwide box office.}} Vikram broke several records, becoming the first Tamil film to garner {{INR|100 crore}} share in Tamil Nadu with a gross collection in the state of nearly {{INR|200 crore}}.{{Cite news |date=3 July 2022 |title='Vikram' box office collection: Kamal Haasan starrer becomes the first Tamil film to have a share of 100 crores in TN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/vikram-box-office-collection-kamal-haasan-starrer-becomes-the-first-tamil-film-to-have-a-share-of-100-crores-in-tn/articleshow/92629651.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913091011/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/vikram-box-office-collection-kamal-haasan-starrer-becomes-the-first-tamil-film-to-have-a-share-of-100-crores-in-tn/articleshow/92629651.cms |archive-date=13 September 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023 |work=The Times of India}}

Deccan Chronicle reported the worldwide collection to be {{INR|424 crore}} ({{USD}}{{To USD|4240|India|year=2022|round=yes}} million).{{Cite news |date=21 December 2022 |title=10 highest grossing Indian movies worldwide in 2022 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/10-highest-grossing-indian-movies-worldwide-in-2022-1173800.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819050057/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/10-highest-grossing-indian-movies-worldwide-in-2022-1173800.html |archive-date=19 August 2023 |access-date=19 August 2023 |work=Deccan Herald |quote=It collected Rs 424 crore worldwide.}} Bollywood Hungama estimated the film had earned a gross of {{INR|435 crore}} ({{USD}}{{To USD|4350|India|year=2022|round=yes}} million),{{Cite news |date=10 October 2022 |title=Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 surpasses Vikram in Tamil Nadu to emerge the HIGHEST grossing film of ALL TIME |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-1-surpasses-vikram-tamil-nadu-emerge-highest-grossing-film-time/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127043159/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-1-surpasses-vikram-tamil-nadu-emerge-highest-grossing-film-time/ |archive-date=27 January 2023 |access-date=30 September 2023 |work=Bollywood Hungama |quote=Vikram has occupied the 2nd spot with Rs. 435 crore gross.}} The Telegraph India estimated its revenue at {{INR|450 crore}} ({{USD}}{{To USD|4500|India|year=2022|round=yes}} million),{{Cite news |last=Chakraborty |first=Saikat |date=22 December 2022 |title=8 Tamil films that took the box office by storm in 2022 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/8-tamil-films-that-took-the-box-office-by-storm-in-2022/cid/1905229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224005429/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/8-tamil-films-that-took-the-box-office-by-storm-in-2022/cid/1905229 |archive-date=24 December 2022 |access-date=19 August 2023 |work=The Telegraph |quote=Vikram managed to earn more than Rs 450 crore at the worldwide box office}} and Asianet News Tamil estimated earnings of {{INR|500 crore}} ({{USD}}{{To USD|5000|India|year=2022|round=yes}} million).{{Cite news |date=16 August 2022 |title=வெற்றிகரமாக 75 நாட்களை நிறைவு செய்த விக்ரம்..! இதுவரை வசூல் செய்தது மட்டும் எத்தனை கோடி தெரியுமா? |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/vikram-movie-completed-75-days-and-latest-box-office-collection-details-here-rgpt9q |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817053630/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/vikram-movie-completed-100-days-and-latest-box-office-collection-details-here-rgpt9q |archive-date=17 August 2022 |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=Asianet News |language=ta |quote=இதுவரை 500 கோடி ரூபாய் வசூல் சாதனை செய்துள்ளதாக தகவல் வெளியாகியுள்ளது.}} According to Hindustan Times, at the end of its 113-day theatrical run, Vikram became the highest-grossing film ever in Tamil Nadu, registered a record attendance and grossed over {{INR|500 crore}} worldwide.{{Cite news |date=22 September 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan's Vikram finishes theatrical run as highest grossing film ever in Tamil Nadu, registers record footfall |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-finishes-theatrical-run-as-highest-grossing-film-ever-in-tamil-nadu-registers-record-footfall-101663821451673.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010000129/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-finishes-theatrical-run-as-highest-grossing-film-ever-in-tamil-nadu-registers-record-footfall-101663821451673.html |archive-date=10 October 2022 |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |quote=the film registered a record footfall and grossed over {{INR}}500 crore worldwide.}}

Critics gave Vikram generally positive reviews.{{Cite web |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram is getting rave reviews as it hits the theaters |url=https://www.m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/vikram-is-getting-rave-reviews-as-it-hits-the-theaters-54334.amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607123839/https://m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/vikram-is-getting-rave-reviews-as-it-hits-the-theaters-54334.amp |archive-date=7 June 2022 |access-date=6 June 2022 |website=Filmfare |quote=With the release of Vikram in theatres, the movie has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}{{Cite web |date=5 June 2022 |title=Vikram box office collection day 2: Kamal Haasan starrer enters Rs 100 crore club |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-box-office-collection-day-2-kamal-haasan-starrer-enters-rs-100-crore-club-2958042 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605042908/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-box-office-collection-day-2-kamal-haasan-starrer-enters-rs-100-crore-club-2958042 |archive-date=5 June 2022 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=Daily News and Analysis |quote=The film debuted on Friday, May 3 and has received rave reviews.}}{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram first reviews are out. Fans rave about Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vikram-first-reviews-are-out-fans-rave-about-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-film-1957758-2022-06-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002071944/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vikram-first-reviews-are-out-fans-rave-about-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-film-1957758-2022-06-03 |archive-date=2 October 2022 |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=India Today}} {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=59|count=17|average=5.6|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=11 December 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Vikram on Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vikram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211215015/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vikram |archive-date=11 December 2023 |access-date=11 December 2023 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |publisher=Fandango Media}}

Divya Nair of Rediff rated the film four stars out of five, and wrote: "With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed".{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Divya |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/vikram-review/20220603.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603130054/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/vikram-review/20220603.htm |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Rediff}} Soundarya Athimuthu of The Quint rated the film four stars out of five, and wrote; "Lokesh Kanagaraj has loaded Vikram with a battalion of characters but he has ensured that all of them have their due scope to perform, even though some might have lesser screen time including Ulaganaayagan".{{Cite web |last=Athimuthu |first=Soundarya |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Review: Kamal, Fahadh & Vijay Sethupathi Shine in Lokesh's Universe |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-fahadh-faasil-lokesh-kanagaraj |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605050444/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-fahadh-faasil-lokesh-kanagaraj |archive-date=5 June 2022 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=The Quint}} A critic for Pinkvilla rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Kamal Haasan is a visual delight in this action thriller".{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Bhavana |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Movie Review: Kamal Haasan starrer is a visual delight with monster action blocks & BMG |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-starrer-visual-delight-monster-action-blocks-bmg-1135711%3famp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603094141/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-starrer-visual-delight-monster-action-blocks-bmg-1135711?amp |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla}} Ashameera Aiyappan of Firstpost also rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "One glimpse of Kamal Haasan in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram and you just know he is the G.O.A.T".{{Cite web |last=Aiyappan |first=Ashameera |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram movie review: Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi serve up an entertaining action-thriller |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-fahadh-faasil-vijay-sethupathi-serve-up-an-entertaining-action-thriller-10752921.html/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603080834/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-fahadh-faasil-vijay-sethupathi-serve-up-an-entertaining-action-thriller-10752921.html/amp |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Firstpost}} Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Lokesh must be applauded for not wasting time on fanboy tributes to the superstar on board, and sticking to telling the story".{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |author-link=Sowmya Rajendran |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram review: Kamal, Fahadh and Vijay Sethupathi film is action all the way |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vikram-review-kamal-fahadh-and-vijay-sethupathi-film-action-all-way-164637%3famp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604141103/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vikram-review-kamal-fahadh-and-vijay-sethupathi-film-action-all-way-164637?amp |archive-date=4 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=The News Minute}}

Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five and wrote: "Vikram is only the beginning. In the climax, Lokesh teases at least three separate movies that could branch out from this one".{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram movie review: Lokesh Kanagaraj's enormous fanboy service to Kamal Haasan is extremely satisfying |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/vikram-movie-review-lokesh-kanagaraj-kamal-haasan-7950442/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603075452/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/vikram-movie-review-lokesh-kanagaraj-kamal-haasan-7950442/ |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express}} A critic for Zee News rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Vikram works if one looks at it as just an action entertainer".{{Cite web |title=Vikram movie review: Fahadh Faasil steals the show in this action entertainer |url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/regional/vikram-movie-review-fahadh-faasil-steals-the-show-in-this-action-entertainer-2470281.html/amp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603193731/https://zeenews.india.com/regional/vikram-movie-review-fahadh-faasil-steals-the-show-in-this-action-entertainer-2470281.html/amp |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=Zee News}} Vivek M V of Deccan Herald rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Lokesh has found his own voice and his fast yet admirable growth promises exciting things going forward".{{Cite web |last=M V |first=Vivek |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram review: Bang-for-your-bucks action drama |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/vikram-review-bang-for-your-bucks-action-drama-1115107.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609080916/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/vikram-review-bang-for-your-bucks-action-drama-1115107.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=6 June 2022 |website=Deccan Herald}} Josh Hurtado of The Austin Chronicle rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "An incredible booming background score from Anirudh Ravichander, and some very fun surprises throughout, Vikram is definitely among the year's best Tamil films".{{Cite web |last=Hurtado |first=Josh |date=10 June 2022 |title=Vikram |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-06-10/vikram/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605051237/https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-06-10/vikram/ |archive-date=5 June 2022 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=The Austin Chronicle}} Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times stated: "Anirudh Ravichander's music, especially the background score, plays a pivotal role in amplifying the overall experience of watching Vikram on the big screen, apart from the terrific action sequences. Suriya's brief but powerful cameo is just the high one needs as you step out of Vikram".{{Cite web |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram review: Kamal Haasan's glorious comeback lays the groundwork for Tamil cinema's most ambitious franchise |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vikram-review-kamal-haasan-s-glorious-comeback-lays-the-groundwork-for-tamil-cinema-s-most-ambitious-franchise-101654229921198.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610090724/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vikram-review-kamal-haasan-s-glorious-comeback-lays-the-groundwork-for-tamil-cinema-s-most-ambitious-franchise-101654229921198.html |archive-date=10 June 2022 |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times}}

Srivatsan S of The Hindu stated: "The new {{'}}Vikram{{'}} disappoints the fans of the 1986 original and could have been a standalone film with Fahadh Faasil carrying on the legacy of the agent like in the James Bond films".{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram movie review: Kamal Haasan steps back to watch Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi have fun in Lokesh Cinematic Universe |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-steps-back-to-watch-fahadh-faasil-and-vijay-sethupathi-have-fun-in-lokesh-cinematic-universe/article65490343.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608222221/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-steps-back-to-watch-fahadh-faasil-and-vijay-sethupathi-have-fun-in-lokesh-cinematic-universe/article65490343.ece |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=10 June 2022 |work=The Hindu}} Lakshmi Subramanian of The Week rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Vikram is packed with thrilling moments from the very first minute. With technical superiority and terrific casting, the first half is an interesting watch, while the narration and a few long rants tire you in the second half".{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Lakshmi |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram review: Kamal Haasan is back in full form in this action-packed thriller |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/06/03/vikram-review-kamal-haasan-back-in-full-form-action-packed-thriller.amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605233804/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/06/03/vikram-review-kamal-haasan-back-in-full-form-action-packed-thriller.amp.html |archive-date=5 June 2022 |access-date=6 June 2022 |website=The Week}} Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Kamal Haasan is fabulous. Vijay Sethupathi fleshes out an edgy criminal whose frazzled heart and addled mind push him in startling directions."{{Cite web |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |author-link=Saibal Chatterjee |date=4 June 2022 |title=Vikram: Hitlist Review – Kamal Haasan Packs A Punch, Fahadh Faasil And Vijay Sethupathi Sail Through With Aplomb |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vikram-hitlist-review-kamal-haasan-packs-a-punch-fahadh-faasil-and-vijay-sethupathi-sail-through-with-aplomb-3-stars-3037291 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615105036/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vikram-hitlist-review-kamal-haasan-packs-a-punch-fahadh-faasil-and-vijay-sethupathi-sail-through-with-aplomb-3-stars-3037291 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=NDTV}} M Suganth of The Times of India rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "In a film filled with action heroes, the biggest mass moment comes in a stunt scene involving a female character. Vikram needed a few more such moments to have been truly memorable".{{Cite web |last=Suganth |first=M |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Movie Review: An ambitious, but somewhat underwhelming action film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vikram/amp_movie_review/91974358.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424051247/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vikram/amp_movie_review/91974358.cms |archive-date=24 April 2024 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=The Times of India}}

Janani K of India Today rated the film three stars out of five, and wrote: "Vikram has several whistle-worthy moments. But, the plot becomes too generic after a point".{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Movie Review: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil shine in this uneven film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-shine-in-this-uneven-film-1957803-2022-06-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603082213/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-faasil-shine-in-this-uneven-film-1957803-2022-06-03 |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=India Today}} Gautaman Bhaskaran of News 18 rated the film two-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Vikram is drama, drama, drama all the way in which the director has not only bitten more than he can chew but exhibits his diehard admiration for Kamal Haasan".{{Cite web |last=Bhaskaran |first=Gautaman |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Movie Review: Fahadh Faasil Outshines Kamal Haasan in This Loose Narrative |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vikram-movie-review-fahadh-faasil-outshines-kamal-haasan-in-this-loose-narrative-5303395.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603093644/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/vikram-movie-review-fahadh-faasil-outshines-kamal-haasan-in-this-loose-narrative-5303395.html |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=News18}} Sudhir Srinivasan of The New Indian Express rated the film three out of five, and wrote: "Much like the morality of both characters, I'll have to say it lies somewhere in between, and much like those two men, the film does tilt towards the good".{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=4 June 2022 |title=Vikram Movie Review: Fulfilling action saves this ambitious multi-starrer |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/jun/04/vikram-movie-review-fulfilling-action-saves-this-ambitious-multi-starrer-2461482.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609105308/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/jun/04/vikram-movie-review-fulfilling-action-saves-this-ambitious-multi-starrer-2461482.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}} Ananda Vikatan rated the film 44 out of 100.{{Cite web |date=9 June 2022 |title=விக்ரம் - சினிமா விமர்சனம் |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vikram-cinema-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610093659/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vikram-cinema-review |archive-date=10 June 2022 |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta}} The Hans India gave it three stars out of five, and wrote: "On the whole, Vikram is all for action lovers and movie buffs as it is the best entertaining movie that hit the screens these days! A perfect concoction of action and mystery turned it out into a blockbuster!"{{Cite web |date=3 June 2022 |title=Vikram Movie Review: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi And Fahadh Delivered An Intense Action Thriller |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-delivered-an-intense-action-thriller-78799 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913142002/https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-and-fahadh-delivered-an-intense-action-thriller-78799 |archive-date=13 September 2022 |access-date=13 September 2022 |website=The Hans India}} Dinamalar rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.{{Cite web |title=விக்ரம் - விமர்சனம் |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/movie-review/3132/Vikram/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002072836/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/movie-review/3132/Vikram/ |archive-date=2 October 2022 |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=Dinamalar |language=ta}}

At the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, Haasan won the award for Best Actor and the film won the award for Best Crew.{{Cite web |last=சுப்ரமணியன் |first=நாராயணி |date=4 June 2023 |title=Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2022 |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/celebrating-excellence-highlights-from-the-ananda-vikatan-cinema-awards-2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913144053/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/celebrating-excellence-highlights-from-the-ananda-vikatan-cinema-awards-2022 |archive-date=13 September 2023 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta}}

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Owing to the film's success, Kamal Haasan told Pinkvilla there was a possibility of a sequel to Vikram, and there were also reports stating a third sequel to Vikram, which will be part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), might be produced.{{Cite web |date=4 June 2022 |title=Exclusive: Vikram 2 'already' on the cards? Kamal Haasan clears the air on the sequel |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-vikram-2-already-cards-kamal-haasan-clears-air-sequel-1135938 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619142439/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-vikram-2-already-cards-kamal-haasan-clears-air-sequel-1135938 |archive-date=19 June 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla}}{{Cite web |date=18 June 2022 |title=Exclusive: Vijay to play a gangster in his 40s in Lokesh Kanagaraj's next; Might enter LCU with Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-vijay-play-gangster-his-40s-lokesh-kanagarajs-next-might-enter-lcu-kamal-haasan-1145882 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619122422/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-vijay-play-gangster-his-40s-lokesh-kanagarajs-next-might-enter-lcu-kamal-haasan-1145882 |archive-date=19 June 2022 |access-date=19 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla}}{{Cite web |date=8 June 2022 |title=Kamal Haasan starrer Vikram to get two sequels? |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-get-two-sequels/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204053451/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/kamal-haasan-starrer-vikram-get-two-sequels/ |archive-date=4 December 2022 |access-date=1 October 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}

In Leo (2023), the third instalment of the LCU, Haasan reprised his role as Vikram in a voice-over and Maya S. Krishnan reprised her Vikram role in a cameo.{{Cite web |date=21 October 2023 |title=Is Vijay's Leo A Part Of Lokesh Kanagaraj's Cinematic Universe? All You Need To Know |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/is-vijays-leo-a-part-of-lokesh-kanagarajs-cinematic-universe-all-you-need-to-know-entertainment-news-article-104609313 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023051522/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/is-vijays-leo-a-part-of-lokesh-kanagarajs-cinematic-universe-all-you-need-to-know-entertainment-news-article-104609313 |archive-date=23 October 2023 |access-date=23 October 2023 |website=Zoom}}

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