1. Vikram's real name is Kennedy John Victor.

2. He was born on April 17, 1966 to a Hindu mother and a Christian father.

3. His father, John Victor, also known as Vinod Raj, was a small-time actor who worked in supporting roles in Tamil films and television serials.

4. Vikram began his career as a model and made his acting debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani.

5. He gained recognition for his performance in Sethu, for which he won his first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.

6. Vikram is one of the most decorated actors in Tamil cinema, with seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.

7. He is the third actor in Tamil cinema to win a National Film Award for Best Actor.

8. Vikram has also worked in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films.

9. Vikram is known for his commitment to his roles and his love for cinema.

10. Vikram's mother tongue is Tamil, and he worked as a dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry before becoming a full-time hero.