Kennedy John Victor (born 17 April 1966),better known stage name Vikram, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is among the most decorated actors in Tamil cinema.Vikram has promoted various social causes and appeared as the Youth Envoy for the United Nations Human Setttlements Programme in 2011.He has been brand ambassor of sanjeevani Trust and a school for special children, Vidya Sudha, which he stayed at during the making of Deiva Thirumagal as well as having long term associations with Kasi Eye Care and running his own welfare association through the Vikram Foundation. In 2016,he produced and directed the vidio to the flood anthem, spirit of Chennai, as atribute to the city’s Volunteers following the 2015 South Indian floods.
Top Achievements :
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor -Tamil 2016,2011,2006
- Vijay Award for Best Actor 2012,2011
- Asianet Film Award for most Popular Tamil 2016
- Film fare Special Award -south 2000
- National Film Award for Best Actor 2005
- Asianet Film Award for Honour Special Jury 2006
- Film fare Critics Award for Best Actor south 2012
- Vijay Award for Icon of the Year 2000