[110][111] Similarly, Rediff.com noted the actor "is truly impressive and deserves much applause", while Sify.com added he "lived the role". [13] Sethu finally released in December 1999 and initially began running at a single noon show at a suburban theater, but gradually gained an audience through word-of-mouth publicity. The big budget film created anticipation prior to release, but was average run at the box office. Victor Kennedy is an actor and assistant director, known for Starcache (2018), Miracle of Silence (2005) and Flight 13. [17] In 1993, he almost signed on to appear in Mani Ratnam's Bombay and featured in the initial photo shoot alongside Manisha Koirala. [36][37], His next film was Dhill, where he played an aspiring police officer, Kanagavel, who tackles a corrupt policeman. Vikram also completed half of a fantasy period film during 2011, Karikalan, in which he played Karikala Chola, a Tamil king who ruled in 270 BC, opposite Zarine Khan, under the direction of graphics director Kannan, but the film was later shelved owing to production troubles. The film progressed briefly with shots being canned in caves, before the director was ousted from the project, cancelling the film. [54] Vikram's performance also was lapped up by critics earning him a nomination for Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award, with the critic from Sify claiming that Vikram had "succumbed to the superstar image trap", but is the "mainstay of the picture". [72] Kanthaswamy became Vikram's most expensive production beating Anniyan, with the film boasting of high production values of having an innovative pre-launch trailer and with scenes shot in Italy and Mexico. [112][113] Despite mixed reviews, I performed well at the box office, as well as becoming the most successful Tamil film of all time in Kerala. [10][11] Rajeshwari, Vikram's mother, was a sub-collector and her brother, Thiagarajan is an established director-actor in the Tamil film industry; with his son, actor Prashanth, being Vikram's first cousin. They could access the creature's own thoughts. Vikram has since gone on to describe his role as Krishna as the best character he has ever portrayed. [13] Vikram also rejected approaches from television serial producers, citing that working in television would reduce his chances of becoming a mainstream actor. for the album. (TV: Love & Monsters), File:Abzorbaloff ready to absorb (L&M).jpg. [8] Vikram achieved further success in Anniyan (2005), Kanthaswamy (2009), Raavanan (2010) and Deiva Thirumagal (2011). [24] He turned down an opportunity from a friend to take up a job in technology and attempted to stay in the industry by directing a serial titled Mounam Pesiyadhey, with Ameer as his assistant director. [15] He has also enjoyed success in Kerala, where his films have demanded large box office openings akin to Malayalam film stars. [15][23] During the period, he also attended dancing classes every day, and tried acting out different scenes and different characters with his small group of friends. Despite being a non-speaker and making his debut in Hindi, he dubbed his lines in the language, remarking jovially that it was the "most difficult thing in the world". Clom Victor Davis Hanson is a senior fellow in military history at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and a professor emeritus of classics at California State University, Fresno. [28] The performance drew accolades with Vikram winning the Filmfare Special Award – South[29] and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his portrayal of the title character, while reports emerged that he missed out on the National Film Award for Best Actor by a single vote to Mohanlal. [70] Similarly, the review from The Hindu was critical of the excessive violence and mentioned that "as narration gives way after a point, Vikram can only appear helpless". The physical absorption process was begun by a simple touch and was irreversible. [138][151] His daughter married Manu Ranjith, the great-grandson of M. Karunanidhi, on 30 October 2017. Other recognitions includes a string of Cinema Express Awards, Vijay Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including recognition in three different categories. Vikram has also worked as the assistant director under Shafi in Majaa, and has mentioned that he would like to direct a film in the future. Paired opposite Samantha, the film opened to mixed reviews and did not perform well at the box office. [63] Vikram's performance was unanimously praised, with a reviewer from Sify citing that "Anniyan truly belongs to Vikram and the film is unthinkable without him" and "it is a role that could have been reduced to a caricature by a lesser actor". In the early 2000s, Vikram appeared in a series of masala films, with Dhill (2001), Gemini (2002), Dhool (2003) and Saamy (2003). [14][24] After beginning production in April 1997, the film went through development hell after industry strikes and lack of funds hampered progress. [94] He also communicated with the patients, to pick up the nuances of people with impaired speech. The Abzorbaloff's absorption ability went out of control, and his body collapsed into a gooey puddle and seeped into the ground. Appearances: Since the success of Sethu, Vikram's intense performances and variety of roles have received critical acclaim. [138], Furthermore, Vikram has enjoyed a large fan following in Andhra Pradesh as a result of a series of successful dubbed Telugu films with Aparichitudu, dubbed from his Tamil film Anniyan, being among the most successful Telugu films of 2005. [150], The couple has a daughter Akshita born in 1993 and a son Dhruv born in 1995. In regard to his performance, the Rediff.com review praised his enactment, citing that "Vikram is at his peak" and that "he seems as much at home with comedy as with action, in romance as in emotional sequences", while the critic from The Hindu also praised his performance. He could absorb his victims' bodies, along with their memories and consciousnesses, into himself at a simple touch. [127] In 2011, he sang the song "Laddu Laddu" for his film Rajapattai, under composer Yuvan Shankar Raja's direction. To prepare for the character, Vikram shaved his head, lost twenty-one kilograms and grew his nails long for the role. 37 crore, including Rs. The film took a strong opening, with a collection of Rs. [71] His next release, Kanthaswamy, directed by Susi Ganesan and also featuring Shriya Saran, became the first superhero film in Tamil cinema, with Vikram being featured as a vigilante dressed as an anthropomorphic rooster, Kokorako and a CBI Officer. Due to the good opening, the film has proved to be profitable just 10 days after its release and consequently went on to become a blockbuster. Early life. He holds a National Film Award for Best Actor; a feat only matched by four other actors in Tamil films. [90] Within weeks of release, Deiva Thirumagal was sent to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards after it was nominated by the Film Federation of India and the National Film Development Corporation. [85] The Tamil version consequently went on to become a commercial success, with Vikram's performance leading to him winning the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor among other accolades. He then signed on to be a part of cinematographer P. C. Sriram's college love story Meera, with high expectations, however, the three films failed to launch his career. He has mentioned that he used his opportunities at school well by taking part in karate, horseback riding and swimming and noted that such early exposure to activities gave him confidence as a youngster. [13] Despite expressing his interest to join films after school, his father forced him to go through education with Vikram subsequently graduated from Loyola College, Chennai with a degree in English Literature and worked halfway towards an MBA programme. [73][74] The film earned a mixed response from critics, with the reviewer from Sify claiming that the film "strikes a fine balance between style and substance" and proceeding to state that "Vikram is mesmerizing and has given an extra dimension to the characters he plays in the film and steers it to the winning post", suggesting that "there are very few people in Indian cinema who can do the larger-than-life fantasy characters as easily as Vikram". Other actors: (TV: Love & Monsters), Whilst trapped in the Matrix, the Thirteenth Doctor remembered, amongst many others, the Abzorbaloff in order to break out of the computer system. He did not have any dialogue in the film and the actor's acting muscles were stretched as he had to use body language and facial expressions to convey his feelings and thoughts, with Vikram also applying the make-up for the character himself. [78][79] Vikram revealed that he and Abhishek Bachchan played the roles in the respective versions without inspiration from one another. [115][116], He then worked on Vijay Milton's road-thriller, 10 Enradhukulla (2015), which featured him as an unnamed race driver who goes on a road trip through India. [123] Following the success of Bharathwaj's music for Vikram's 2002 film Gemini, Vikram sang a version of the hit song "O Podu!" The film also met with an unfavorable response commercially, but won positive acclaim from critics. [103] For his role of a blind man, Vikram trained under noted human echolocation specialist Daniel Kish, with the latter also playing a cameo in the film. He put on weight to portray the bodybuilder, sticking to a diet of protein and coffee, to ensure his muscles were defined on screen. Tony winner Rachel Bay Jones, who created the role of Heidi Hansen in the Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen, and Tony-nominated actor Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in … [68] The film saw him portray Sekhar, who grows up idolizing the gangster played by Prakash Raj, and Vikram revealed that he approached the film like an actor, even though the film's script was written "for a star". 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He has been a brand ambassador 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 the Kasi Eye Care and running his own welfare association through the Vikram Foundation. 7 crores in 10 days in Tamil Nadu, while also taking the largest opening of the new millennium in Kerala, with the Telugu remake rights also sold for a record price. Making his debut in 1935, he played a significant number of supporting roles and was able to secure contract-player status, first at Paramount Pictures and later at Warner Brothers . [40] The film saw Vikram play Aarumugham, a villager, who comes to the city seeking help in regard to a water crisis back home, but subsequently ends up tackling the corrupt politicians who are behind the water scam. [8][14] His next release, the revenge drama Arul, directed by Hari, The film received mixed to positive reviews. He has been a brand ambassador of Sanjeevani Trust and a school for special children Vidya Sudha, which he stayed at during the making of Deiva Thirumagal. [61] Anniyan took an "extraordinary opening",[62] and went on to become a blockbuster grossing more than Rs.100 crores through the original and two dubbed versions. [25] He also refused opportunities to take part in film events as a backing dancer, with actor Sriman revealing that Vikram was "one amongst not many" who was not interested in travelling to Canada to participate in such shows. He is an accountant from London and had lived there for fifteen years before moving to the village. [12], Vikram is used as a screen name as he disliked his original name, Kennedy; the name Vikram was composed by taking "Vi" from his father's name, "K" from Kennedy, "Ra" from his mother's name and "ram" from his sun sign, Aries. [66] Majaa faced a poor response at the box office and fetched average reviews, with a reviewer citing that "you will surely find something missing". [126] He sang two further songs under Prakash Kumar for his Deiva Thirumagal, singing in the voice of his character, an adult with the maturity of a six-year-old. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. (TV: Love & Monsters). [10] His father, John Victor (alias Vinod Raj) was a native of Paramakudi and ran away from home to start a career in films. (TV: The Timeless Children), Victor greets LINDA. Actor Jessy Schram (“Nashville,” ″Once Upon A Time”) is 35. [53] Vikram played Aarusaamy, an honest cop working in Tirunelveli, who solves the region's communal problems with his down-to-earth approach. 9 Nelalu featured Vikram as the husband of the character played by Soundarya, who faces the challenges of being a surrogate mother. TV credits include "CSI," "Without a Trace," "Just Shoot Me," … He collaborated again with Mammooty in Indraprastham and Suresh Gopi in Rajaputhran, before appearing in his first lead role in Malayalam with Itha Oru Snehagatha opposite Laila. [26] Vikram described the period of production as "the worst phase of his career" as he was financially strapped and "his fire was in danger of dying down". Despite a passing resemblance to them, he spoke of the Raxacoricofallapatorians with contempt — calling them "swine". [47], The success of Dharani's Dhill resulted in the film's team collaborating to make a film in a similar genre; Dhool, which also featured Jyothika, Reemma Sen and Vivek. One of America’s oldest and powerful political institutions is the Kennedy family. In 2011, Vikram was awarded an honorary doctorate from Università Popolare degli Studi di Milano (People's University of Milan) in the field of Fine Arts. He is among the most decorated actors in Tamil cinema, with awards including seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. (TV: Love & Monsters) When he discovered the Doctor's picture on LINDA's website, (WC: Tardisode 10) Kennedy recruited them to locate the Doctor with the aid of Torchwood files that he had somehow obtained. [117] Likewise, a critic from The Hindu criticised the film's script, adding that "it's hard to see Vikram in this fluff". [44] During the making of Kanthaswamy in 2009, the music composer Devi Sri Prasad had asked Vikram to sing a few rough tracks during the film's song composition in Malaysia. [17] Vikram made his film debut in 1990 by appearing in En Kadhal Kanmani, a small budget love story featuring him alongside Rekha Nambiar, with Sridhar's Thanthu Vitten Ennai, opposite Rohini being his next release. [93], His 2011 release Deiva Thirumagal, directed by A. L. Vijay, saw Vikram portray a father with a developmental disability having the mental maturity of a seven-year-old. [133] The actor also starred in the 2010 "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" music video on national integration alongside a bevy of Indian actors and musicians, describing the experience as "phenomenal". John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway. He planned to absorb the Doctor's memories and knowledge. Vikram has since mentioned his displeasure at being a part of the film, claiming that he had arguments with the director for every single shot and that "everything in that film, right from the first shot was wrong"; the film became a failure commercially. [141][142][143] In 2015, Vikram has endorsed Big Deal TV, a celebrity-driven home shopping channel. Vikram was born as Kennedy to a Christian father and a Hindu mother. He studied with Egon Petri and Frederic Lammond. [98] The critic from The Hindu praised the film and Vikram's performance, but analysed that "a problem arises only when you stop looking at Krishna as a character, and begin to see him as Vikram, the hero" and that Vikram should have "underplayed a little here and there and it would have worked better". During his struggling phase, Vikram dubbed for other heroes in films including voices for Prabhu Deva in Kaadhalan, Ajith Kumar in Amaravathi and Abbas in Kandukondain Kandukondain respectively. Vikram had signed the film in early 2000 and the film was on hold during production, leading to a two-year delay and the film finally opened to average reviews and collections. He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne.McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer. The "Abzorbaloff" was the name given by both the Tenth Doctor and Elton Pope to an Abzorbalovian (WC: Monster File: Slitheen) who disguised himself as a human under the alias Victor Kennedy. His father, however, did not fare successfully, and only managed to act in supporting roles in Tamil films and television serials and this inspired Vikram to take part in theatre lessons and become professionally trained in classical and cinema dance forms to ensure he became a leading actor. However, the film was reported to be momentarily shelved and subsequently never took off again after the producer Singanamala Ramesh walked out. [59] Vikram agreed to shoot for the film for 140 days, which was revealed to be amongst the longest contracts signed by an actor in a Tamil film. Rita Moreno full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Vikram accepted the title on 29 May 2011 and in his next release, Deiva Thirumagal, he was credited as Dr. Chiyaan Vikram. [95] The film, which also featured Sara Arjun, Anushka Shetty and Amala Paul in supporting roles, opened to predominantly positive reviews from critics and enjoyed commercial success at the box office. [136], Vikram is a prolific method actor, being often compared akin to Hollywood's Christian Bale. [35] His next release was Rajakumaran's Vinnukum Mannukum, alongside Sarath Kumar, Kushboo and Devayani, which revolved around an ordinary boy falling in love with an actress. In one of his rare speaking roles, Kennedy played Trooper Heinze in the John Wayne movie, "Rio Grande." The film began shoot and completed a schedule by early 2010 in the Himalayas with Swati Reddy appearing as the female lead. Vikram signed on to collaborate again with Shankar for I, a romantic thriller opposite Amy Jackson, in early 2012. A critic from Sify.com however, noted that Vikram "breathes life to his role and his energy level is highly infectious", adding that "the way he smiles, dances and fights is a treat for his fans". [75][76], Vikram then featured in Mani Ratnam's bilingual films Raavanan and Raavan, inspired by the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana, with Vikram featuring as the tribal leader, Veeraiya, in the Tamil version and the cop, Dev Pratap Sharma, in the Hindi version of the films, which were shot simultaneously. Victor Kennedy, Writer: Kathleen Kilbane - In the Presence of a Holy Child. [131] Vikram has also set up The Vikram Foundation through his fan club to provide heart operations for the poor, educate poor children and rehabilitate victims from natural disasters. [145] Vikram is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2004. [88] Raavan subsequently went on to become a surprise flop at the Indian box office. Darren was born and raised in Colorado, moved to Chicago to work in theatre and commercial work, then relocated to Los Angeles where he performed in theatre, film and television. Eventually, it ran for over one hundred days at several cinema halls across Chennai. Moreover, Vikram holds seven Filmfare Awards South, with the tally being only second to Kamal Haasan who has ten wins. Species: G R E E N W I C H, Conn. -- Victor Borge, the daffy pianist whose whimsical approach to the classics earned him the moniker the “clown prince” of Denmark, died today. He remained hospital-ridden for three years during college and subsequently went through twenty-three surgeries to prevent his leg from being amputated. [107] Following hushed production developments, it was revealed that the actor would sport four significantly different looks in the film: a body builder, a beast, a model and a hunchback. First appearance: [96] The reviewer from The Deccan Chronicle described that the film was "Vikram's show all the way" and that "his rendition of a mentally-challenged man trying to cope with the everyday realities of raising a child is a work of art", praising his "fiery, complex performance as one of the more viciously honest depictions of mental illness cinema has seen". TV: Love & Monsters TV: The Timeless Children He was 91. [140] He has been the ambassador for Brooke Bond 3 Roses, Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd and Josco Jewellers since 2010. Every year, Vikram has celebrated his birthday doing charity work across Tamil Nadu and in 2008, he organised a camp where a thousand of his fans pledged their eyes in an eye donation appeal. The Irish-born family has been involved in American politics, entertainment, public service, and business since the mid-1880s. Vikram was constantly being mobbed by people on the streets as a result of the film's success. Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu labelled the film as "slow death", claiming that "as an actor, Vikram has nothing to do". [67], Vikram then signed up for Bheema in October 2005, with the film facing severe delays and only releasing in January 2008. [9] In 2016, he produced and directed the video to the flood relief anthem, Spirit of Chennai, as a tribute to the city's volunteers following the 2015 South Indian floods. Peter Kay Once fused into Victor's body, the faces of his victims would stretch out and could be seen embedded anywhere in his flesh (from his buttocks to his shoulders) and retained their identities and consciousnesses for several weeks at least. A World War II veteran, Kennedy at one stage in his career cornered the market at playing tough, no … [42] The action film won good reviews, with a critic citing that Vikram "delivers a convincing performance" and consequently became a "box office triumph". Main aliases: [18] He followed it up with appearances in the unsuccessful films Kurralla Rajyam in Telugu and then in the Ilaiyaraaja musical Kangalin Vaarthaigal, before playing a short role in Parthiban's critically acclaimed film Housefull. [18] He played the lead role in the Malayalam film Mayoora Nritam directed by Vijayakrishnan's and even played villain in Street opposite Babu Antony and lead roles in the small budget Telugu films Adalla Majaka and Sriraj Ginne's Akka! KENNEDY VICTOR | Tanzania | DIRECTOR AND ACTOR | 40 connections | See KENNEDY's complete profile on Linkedin and connect [50] He also featured in the romantic film Kadhal Sadugudu, with Priyanka Trivedi which was a critical and commercial failure, with reviewers claiming that "there are times you wish Vikram were a little more brisk and dynamic" in regard to his performance. Victor Kennedy, Actor: Starcache. Victor Kennedy is a writer and producer, known for Kathleen Kilbane - In the Presence of a Holy Child (2019), The Quiet Leprechaun (2013) and The Quiet Leprechaun and the Travelling Man (2015). The name and basic design for the Abzorbaloff came from a drawing by then nine-year-old William Grantham, an entrant to a Blue Peter competition to design a monster for Doctor Who. [24] He began to turn down chances to play supporting roles in films and was intent on making a breakthrough as a lead actor and notably turned down the role of Swarnamalya's fiancée in Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey. Clom, the creature's home planet, was the twin planet of Raxacoricofallapatorius. [30] Post-Sethu, Vikram has said that the film would have been close to him regardless of its commercial success and that it put him on the "right path", with Vikram choosing to adapt the prefix of Chiyaan to his screen name. Vikram has mentioned that he did not look down on dubbing and saw it as a "dignity of labour". Victor also required the use of a limitation field, disguised as part of Kennedy's cane or the cane itself, to keep his absorption ability in check. Veteran Oscar-winning actor and “The Young and the Restless” alum George Kennedy passed away on Sunday February 28 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 91. The critic from The Hindu gave praise for Vikram's "admirably well-maintained physique and powerful eyes", whilst another labelled that the film's single major positive was Vikram's convincing portrayal. [19] The pair then had a low-key wedding ceremony conducted at the church at Loyola College, Chennai. Darren Kennedy. He is among the most decorated actors in Tamil cinema, with awards including seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. [14] Through the prolific dramatics club, Vikram appeared in stage productions including college adaptations of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and Peter Shaffer's Black Comedy, receiving best actor awards for his performances. Victor Kennedy Vikram remained the only common lead actor in the versions, with his segment playing out a love story between a careless drunkard fisherman and a mute girl played by Isha Sherwani. Victor French Sigmund Freud Clark Gable Jerry Garcia A. Bartlett Giamatti Jackie Gleason Dorothy Jo Gideon, wife of Bob Barker Larry Gilbert Arthur Godfrey Robert Goizueta ... Patrick Kennedy, son of John F. & Jackie Kennedy was born prematurely and died after 2 days. He is the husband of Geraldine. [77] Vikram revealed that changes between the two characters during filming took up to 45 minutes, with Abhishek Bachchan playing the tribal leader in the Hindi version, whilst Prithviraj played the cop in the Tamil version, with Aishwarya Rai also in the cast. [24], Vikram did not sign up to a film for sixty five days after the release of Sethu, to ensure that he made the right career move. [114] By early 2015, it was the sixth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time at the time. [102] He then appeared in his second project with director Vijay, portraying the lead role of a blinded RAW agent in the action-thriller, Thaandavam. Bagunnava?. Kennedy was a character player and occasional leading man in Hollywood. [6] He did several variety roles in his films, and he is among the prolific actors in Tamil cinema.[7]. Harry arrived in Dibley in December 2006 and met the vicar, apparently falling for her instantly. [66], Vikram has promoted various social causes with several of his charity works being linked to characters he had portrayed in his films. [92] Vikram then also shot briefly for a third successive shelved project directed by Boopathy Pandian for the same producer, featuring him in the role of an investigative cop; however the film failed to progress and instead Natarajan financed Vikram's next film. [51] After release, Vikram was critical of the film's failure, confessing that the story "underwent a lot of changes after the initial narration", lamenting that he was "taken for a royal ride" by the producers. Feigning a common interest in this mystery figure, the Abzorbaloff picked off members of LINDA one by one, feasting on them until he could acquire his real quarry. [128] Vikram announced his own production company Reel Life Entertainment in July 2009 and announced that Sasikumar would direct his first film, the action thriller Easan, featuring Samudrakani, Vaibhav, Abhinaya and Aparnaa Bajpai. 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