Last updated on September 15th, 2023 at 11:26 am
| Wikiintro / Biography | |
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| Real Name | Kennedy John Victor |
| Nick Name | Vikram |
| Known for | Work in Tamil cinema |
| Profession | Actor |
| Debut | • En Kadhal Kanmani (1990, Tamil) • Dhruvam (1993, Malayalam) • Chirunavvula Varamistava (1993, Telugu) • Raavan (2010, Hindi) |
| Mother Tongue | Tamil |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 17 April 1966 |
| Age | 57 |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | India |
| Religion | Christian |
| Career in Film and TV | |
| Most popular movies: | • Sethu (1999) • Pithamagan (2003) • Anniyan (2005) • Raavanan (2010) • I (2015) |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | $18 million (Rs. 148 crore) |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | Montfort School, Yercaud |
| College / Institute / University | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | English Literature |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | South Indian cuisine |
| Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
| Location | Chennai |
| Movie | The Shawshank Redemption |
| Music | Yanni and Michael Bolton |
| Sports | Cricket and football |
| Actor | Rajinikanth and Robert De Niro |
| Actresses | Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts |
| Director | Dharani, Yanni and Michael Bolton |
| Physical status | |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lbs) |
| Body Measurement | Chest- 40 inches Waist- 32 inches Biceps- 12 inches |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | John Victor (alias Vinod Raj), a Christian who worked in minor roles in films |
| Mother | Rajeshwari, a Hindu government officer who reached the rank of sub-collector |
| Sister | Anitha (a teacher) |
| Brother | Arvind (an actor) |
| Wife | Shailaja Balakrishnan |
| Son | Dhruv (an actor) |
| Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
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Some important and lesser-known Facts about Vikram
- He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on July 17, 1966.
- His father, Krishnan Nair, was a businessman, and his mother, Rajalakshmi, was a homemaker.
- He has two sisters, Anuradha and Lalitha.
- He studied at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai and then went on to study engineering at the College of Engineering, Guindy.
- He dropped out of engineering school to pursue a career in acting.
- He made his film debut in 1990 with the Tamil film En Kadhal Kanmani.
- He has won numerous awards for his acting, including two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.
- He is married to Shailaja and they have two sons, Dhruv and Akshit.
- Here are some lesser-known facts about Vikram:
- He is a trained classical dancer and has performed in several dance recitals.
- He is a black belt in karate.
- He is a fan of the English football club Manchester United.
- He is a vegetarian.
