Kamal Haasan's movie ushers in the biggest franchise in Tamil cinema.

Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil both deliver standout performancesWith movies like Kaithi and Master, Lokesh Kanagaraj is becoming into a director who Tamil cinema should appreciate and consider seriously.

Few filmmakers can even imagine, much less pull off, what he's attempted and accomplished with his most recent feature Vikram, which celebrates Kamal Haasan's triumphant return after a hiatus.Kamal Haasan claims he is pleased that the public is anticipating his return.

Lokesh, a self-described Kamal Haasan devotee, not only gave an emotional tribute to his 'guru' with Vikram, a sort of continuation of Kamal's 1986 film of the same name, he also hinted at the start of a series that may keep Kamal busy for years to come.

Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi assist Vikram by letting Kamal enjoy himself, and they both deliver standout performances.

Where Lokesh's Kaithi left off, Vikram picks up.Two containers full of drugs went missing in Chennai a few months after the largest drug bust the Tamil Nadu police had ever made. Local gangs now have to find the drugs at all costs before Suriya's role as the crime lord and head of the drug mafia Rolex makes everyone pay. 

While everything is going on, a group of masked assailants is killing high-ranking officers, including a young official in the narcotics control department who is played by Kalidas.

In the movie, Kamal plays Karnan.He embarks on a mission to exact revenge after his son falls victim to the gang.What initially appears to be just another revenge story quickly transforms into a mission planned by Karnan, who is presented much later as agent Vikram, the original role originally portrayed by Kamal in the 1986 film.

Lokesh Kanagaraj deserves praise for reviving Kamal's underappreciated agent Vikram persona three decades later and deploying it so successfully in a narrative that couldn't have been told any better.

The movie may stumble occasionally and isn't always interesting, but it succeeds in bringing together important characters from Lokesh's prior movie Kaithi and lays the groundwork for what might become the biggest series in Tamil cinema.

With Vikram, director Lokesh succeeds in showcasing Kamal Haasan's range for a new generation of viewers, despite the film's over three-hour running time.

After a long period, it was satisfying to witness the veteran flourish.

This is without a doubt the most heartfelt love letter Lokesh Kanagaraj has ever written to Kamal Haasan, if you can see past some of his flaws.

It is great to see Kamal come around to the sensibilities of a young director and be prepared to share some of the spotlight in the picture.

Kamal is largely absent from the first half, but when he does appear, he has a significant influence.

Among the ensemble cast, Fahadh Faasil receives the second-most substantial role, and he absolutely kills it.

It's encouraging to see Lokesh use Vijay Sethupathi effectively after Master because he continues to thrive in offbeat roles that suit his personality best.

In addition to the fantastic action sequences, Anirudh Ravichander's music, particularly the background score, significantly enhances the overall experience of watching Vikram on the big screen.

Suriya's brief yet impactful presence provides just the boost you need as you leave Vikram.

Movie: Vikram

Lokesh Kanagaraj is the director.

Cast includes Vijay Sethupathi, Narain, Suriya, Kamal Haasan, and Fahadh Faasil.