His portrayal of Vikram is stoic but not robotic. Watch the scene where he discovers his partner’s betrayal—there is no melodrama, no crying to the skies. Just a single tear and a clenched jaw. That is “less is more” acting at its finest. Kamal also designed his own costumes: the black leather jacket, the tailored suits, and the iconic sunglasses became a fashion rage across Tamil Nadu. He wasn’t just acting; he was curating an icon.
Technically, the film was miles ahead of its time. It was one of the first Indian films to feature elaborate computer graphics and animatronics. The climax, which features a robot, was a novelty for Indian audiences in the mid-80s. The production design, specifically the villain’s hi-tech lair, set a new standard for set design in the industry. kamal haasan vikram tamil full better movie 1986