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Critical acclaim is not something new to him either as he has bagged many awards
Updated : Oct 17, 2015, 07:59 PM IST
Chiyaan Vikram completes 25 years in Tamil cinema and this has been one long memorable journey for him and the audience. He began his career working as a model and in advertising before he made his movie debut. The actor has carved his own niche in Tamil films and has had numerous commercial hits through his career. In fact, he is one of the few actors whom ace director Shankar has worked with more than once. Shankar cast him in Anniyan and then I.
Critical acclaim is not something new for him either as he has bagged many awards for his fabulous performances. Here's a look at five of his memorable films.
Five best films of Chiyaan Vikram
Sethu (1999) - This movie won Vikram several awards including Filmfare Special Jury Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. Directed by Bala, this movie is a milestone in the actor's career as he became a popular commercial actor after the film.
Dhool (2003) - This movie proved that Vikram was a mass hero who could strike gold at the box office every time. He was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Actor for this film. Directed by Dharani, this was one of the several hit films the actor did with the director.
Pithamagan (2003) - Directed by Bala, this movie won the National Award for Best Actor Vikram. The actor also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The film won many awards including state awards.
Anniyan (2005) - Directed by Shankar, this Tamil psychological thriller proved that Vikram was extremely versatile and could play different characters in single film with ease. Vikram once again won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor while the film bagged many awards as well.
Raavanan / Raavan - Vikram essayed two different roles in this Mani Ratnam bilingual. he won the Filmfare Award for best Actor for the Tamil film where he played Veraiya.