Actor Kamal Hassan’s latest release ‘Vikram’ has lived up to its pre-release hype, and managed to register a solid opening at the box office. Trade sources reveal the film has minted £2.35 million in Tamil Nadu, making it the actor’s career-best opening in the state.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie features Kamal Haasan in a role he originally played in the 1986 film of the same name. He returns as former agent Vikram of the coveted 'Black Squad' which used to work for the Indian government. As per industry tracker Ramesh Bala, 'Vikram' collected £2.35 million from Tamil Nadu on the first day. He also added that the film grossed £502,000 in Kerala on release day.
‘Vikram’, which stars Suriya in a cameo, sets up the stage for a franchise in the making. Going by some crucial moments in the movie, Suriya could be playing the antagonist in Karthi’s ‘Kaithi 2’ and the next part in the ‘Vikram’ franchise.
