Vikram Prabhu
Vikram Prabhu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Parent(s) | Prabhu Ganesan Punitha Prabhu |
Vikram Prabhu is an Indian film actor who will be seen in Tamil language films. He is the son of Prabhu Ganesan and grandson of the actor Sivaji Ganesan and made his debut in Prabhu Solomon's Kumki (2012).
Career
Vikram studied in London, completing a MBA programme, and briefly returned to Chennai to help out in the production activities of his family's Sivaji Productions venture, Chandramukhi (2005).[1] Vikram Prabhu also had a stint in a theatre,while he was working for a degree at San Diego State University.[2] He went on to gain further experience by assisting Vishnuvardhan in Sarvam (2009), before once again assisting in the production works of Aasal (2010).[3]
In February 2011, Vikram Prabhu received media coverage for the first time when Sivaji Productions refused to part with the tile Deiva Magan when the makers of Deiva Thirumagal had approached them, statting that they had agreed terms with director Ameer to direct a film which would launch Vikram Prabhu under that title.[4] However due to the Ameer's commitment to making Aadhi Bhagavan, the film was delayed and in June 2011, it was announced that Vikram Prabhu would star in Prabhu Solomon's next venture to be produced by Linguswamy. Titled Kumki, the film was based on elephants and the director thus sent Vikram to an elephant training camp in Otthapalayam in Kerala to get himself accustomed to the animals. The film is likely to release in late 2012.[5][6]
Vikram Prabhu has also begun work on Sattam Oru Iruttarai, a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, produced by leading actor Vijay. He plays the role originally played by Vijayakanth, of an angry young man who feels that the legal system is flawed. The film, which began production in May 2012, stars him alongside Karthika Nair, Piaa Bajpai and Reemma Sen, while debutant Sneha directs the film.[7] The actor has also agreed terms to star in A. Sarkunam's Kovaththai Alli Konjugiren, which will start after he completes his work in Kumki.[8]
Personal life
Grandson of Sivaji Ganesan and son of Prabhu, Vikram was always anticipated to have a career in films. His family also have their own production house with Sivaji Productions, while his uncle Ramkumar is also a leading producer. His two cousins, Dushyanth and Junior Sivaji, have both had short but unsuccessful stints in films.
Vikram Prabhu married Lakshmi Ujjaini, daughter of industrialist M. S. Madhivanan in Chennai on 23 February 2007. The wedding saw prominent politicians and film industry personalities in attendance including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, leading actors Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan, among others.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kumki | Bomman | Filming |
| 2013 | Kovaththai Alli Konjugiren | Pre-production |
References
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/feb-06-03/08-02-06-prabu.html
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/news-interviews/31700698_1_actress-karthika-sivaji-ganesan-actor
- ^ http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/news/prabhu%E2%80%99s-son-makes-his-big-debut/293501.html
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-debuts-in-deiva-magan-news-tamil-lcdqB6bejid.html
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-24/news-interviews/29698513_1_elephants-wild-tuskers-fresh-face
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2153427.ece
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-29/news-interviews/31110559_1_sa-chandrashekar-vijay-ilayathalapathy
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/kovaththai-alli-konjugiren-sargunam-11-02-12.html
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/11677.html