It was 1999. Vikram, a model-turned-actor, longed to make a mark and cement his place in the film industry. 'Sethu', directed by Bala, was dark, gritty, and uncompromising - a far cry from the commercial fare that dominated Tamil cinema at the time. It was a film that nobody expected to succeed.
Its lead actor, Vikram, had been struggling for nearly a decade with a string of forgettable films. But 'Sethu' changed everything. It didn't just give Vikram's career a head start he had been yearning for; it transformed him into Chiyaan Vikram, an actor synonymous with intense performances and a fearless commitment to his craft.
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Twenty-six years later, history might just repeat itself with his son. Dhruv Vikram’s upcoming film 'Bison: Kaalamaadan', directed by Mari Selvaraj, could establish him not as a star kid riding his father’s legacy, but as a performer in his own right.
Will Dhruv have his 'Sethu' moment in his career?
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