The soundtrack and background score, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, were revolutionary. Vikram was the first Tamil film to utilize a computer to record its music, blending futuristic synthesizer sounds with traditional orchestral elements. Tracks like "Vikram Vikram" remain iconic to this day.

: While a standalone success in the 80s, the film gained renewed cult status after Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 2022 film of the same name served as a spiritual successor, integrating the character of Agent Vikram into the "Lokesh Cinematic Universe" (LCU). Production Credits : Rajasekhar Story/Screenplay

The soundtrack by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja was a massive chartbuster. It blended Western synth-pop with classical melodies, fitting the modern theme of the movie.

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Screenplay by Kamal Haasan and Sujatha; based on a novel by Sujatha. Main Cast: Kamal Haasan as Commander Arun Kumar Vikram (A.K. Vikram). Sathyaraj as the antagonist Sugirtharaj. Lissy as Preethi, a computer expert (Tamil debut).

The narrative of Vikram centers on a high-stakes national security crisis. A group of ruthless antagonists hijacks "Agni Putra," a top-secret nuclear missile developed by the Indian government. Desperate to retrieve the weapon before it can be used for global terrorism, the government turns to Commander Arun Kumar Vikram (played by Kamal Haasan), a brilliant but rogue agent of the Directorate General of Security (DGS).

The story centers around , an elite Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent. The plot ignites when an international criminal mastermind named Sugirtharaj (Sathyaraj), colludes with rogue internal officials to hijack a nuclear-capable missile from the Indian military.