Vikram Vedha

Storyline

Vikram Vedha follows Vikram, an honest cop, as he pursues Vedha, a ruthless gangster. But when Vedha surrenders and begins telling Vikram stories that parallel his own actions, the lines between good and evil blur. The film unfolds through Vedha’s three philosophical stories, each ending in a moral dilemma, forcing Vikram to question what justice really means.

Tags

Tagline

Between Good and Evil, What You Choose Defines You.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

30

Trivia

• The film is inspired by the Vikram-Betal folktale from Indian mythology.
• It was remade in Hindi in 2022 by the same directors, Pushkar–Gayathri.
• Vijay Sethupathi and Madhavan never rehearsed scenes together to maintain the tension and unpredictability between their characters.
• The film was shot in real locations across Chennai to maintain authenticity.

Goofs

• In one scene, Vikram’s pistol switches between models during a shootout.
• Some continuity errors are noticeable in Vedha's costume between interrogation scenes.

Quotes

• Vedha: "Oru kadha sollatuma, sir?" (Shall I tell you a story, sir?)
• Vikram: "Right and wrong. That’s how I see the world."
• Vedha: "Aambalainga kadha kettu dhan kathai puriyum." (Men only understand after listening to the full story.)

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• The title sequence features animated illustrations inspired by mythological elements.
• Each character’s introduction in the credits is paired with a symbolic visual cue.

Connections

• Inspired by Vikram-Betal tales, blending ancient storytelling into a modern gangster setting.
• The Hindi remake (2022) connects directly, with the same name and plot structure.

Soundtracks

• Composed by Sam C. S., the background score played a major role in the film’s tension and mood.
• Popular Tracks:
• Yaanji Yaanji – Romantic track
• Karuppu Vellai – Reflective, philosophical song
• Tasakku Tasakku – Energetic number with folk influences