Following the success of Sethu , Vikram adopted the moniker "Chiyaan," after his character in the film. This led to later successes, including films such as Dhill (2001) and Gemini (2002), which established him as a leading versatile actor in Indian cinema.
In En Kadhal Kanmani , Vikram played a lead role, but the film's modest performance meant it did not serve as a significant launchpad. For nearly a decade following his debut, he worked across the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries, often in supporting roles or projects that failed to achieve commercial success. He even worked as a dubbing artist for other prominent actors during this period to sustain his career. The Turning Point: Sethu vikram first movie
If Siva Puttu had released in 1986, or if En Kadhal Kanmani had been a massive hit in 1990, perhaps Vikram would have remained a conventional romantic hero. The failure of his early career forced him to reinvent himself. It pushed him to take risks, to transform his body, and to embrace method acting. Following the success of Sethu , Vikram adopted
Directed by T. J. Joy , the film featured Vikram in the role of Vinod, a smoking addict who falls in love with a girl named Hema (played by Rekha Nambiar). For nearly a decade following his debut, he