Vikram Vedha (2017)

Vikram Vedha (2017) is a gritty, intelligent crime thriller that pits a by-the-book cop against a charismatic gangster in a tense cat-and-mouse game. When upright police officer Vikram (leading a special task force) goes after Vedha, a feared smuggler, Vedha surrenders and begins telling stories that slowly upend Vikram’s black-and-white view of justice. Expect taut action sequences, pulsing atmosphere, sharp, often darkly playful dialogue, and a narrative that unfolds through progressively revealing flashbacks and moral parables. Watching the film you’ll get both adrenaline — in its well-staged encounters and chases — and intellectual engagement, as each story Vedha tells forces you to question who the real villain is. Strong performances, a moody score, and a screenplay that blends neo-noir style with Indian folklore-like storytelling make the experience suspenseful, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant. Ideal for viewers who like crime dramas that don’t just entertain but challenge their ideas about right and wrong.

Actors: Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Srinath

Directors: Gayatri, Pushkar

Runtime: 147 min

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

8.2 /10 8.2 /10