Kamal Haasan’s film had a strong opening weekend box office performance.Vikram, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has enjoyed a near-perfect start at the box office. The picture, which was released amid enormous expectations, has lived up to the hype, grossing more than $150 million in its first weekend globally.
According to trade sources, the picture is shaping up to be Kamal Haasan’s biggest box office hit.
The film also stars Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi apart from a cameo by Suriya.
Kamal Haasan reprises his role from the 1986 film of the same name in the Tamil film, which was remade and released in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam as well.
He reappears as former Black Squad agent Vikram, who used to serve for the Indian government. Fahadh Faasil portrays the current squad leader, while Vijay Sethupathi portrays a drug lord.
While it is the greatest number for a Tamil film’s Hindi adaptation this year, it trails other recent south hits such as RRR and KGF: Chapter 2.
According to trade sources, the picture is shaping up to be Kamal Haasan’s biggest box office hit.
If everything goes according to plan, the third installment in the Vikram franchise will begin filming next year.
