Vikram (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.
Rated PG-13 • 2022 • 2h 54m
Vikram (2022) is a hard‑edged Indian action thriller centered on Amar and the enigmatic veteran Vikram as they unravel a violent drug syndicate. The PG-13 rating reflects frequent, strong violence (stabbings, shootings, a beheading, charred and dismembered corpses), on‑screen drug use and clear references to the criminal drug trade, and moderate profanity; there is also a brief staged sexual/moaning moment. Parents should be aware of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Vikram appropriate for kids?
Vikram (2022) is a hard‑edged Indian action thriller centered on Amar and the enigmatic veteran Vikram as they unravel a violent drug syndicate. The PG-13 rating reflects frequent, strong violence (stabbings, shootings, a beheading, charred and dismembered corpses), on‑screen… Read more — free account
Content severity in Vikram
What happens in Vikram, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:18 🍷 Substances 6/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Vikram
Brief and infrequent. No nudity is shown, but there is a short, loud staged moaning scene of a bound woman in handcuffs (non‑explicit) and a few sexual references. IMDb parents notes record this single simulated moaning moment.
Violence and gore in Vikram
Frequent, strong and occasionally graphic throughout the film, including shootings, stabbings, neck/limb breaks, a beheading, a man set on fire, a severed leg and at least one headless corpse shown in close-up. Several fight scenes are vicious and prolonged, and there are large‑scale battle sequences with explosives and artillery. IMDb's Parents Guide flags the film's severe violent content and visible gore.
Language in Vikram
Moderate and naturalistic: Tamil profanity and insults recur, including several strong expletives and harsh slurs in tense confrontations. Swear words and shouted abuse appear in multiple scenes but are not constant.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Vikram
Strong drug‑related content and criminal drug trade themes: characters snort lines of cocaine on camera, discuss large shipments, and a fictional powerful drug is misused. Drug trafficking is a central plot driver and motivates multiple killings, as noted in the IMDb guide.
Mature themes in Vikram
Dark, adult themes run through the story: revenge, murder, government corruption, organised crime, family loss and the trauma of covert operations. The film includes scenes of grief (Amar burying his wife), retaliatory slaughter of family members and moral ambiguity around vigilante justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vikram appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Vikram is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Vikram (2022) is a hard‑edged Indian action thriller centered on Amar and the enigmatic veteran Vikram as they unravel a violent drug syndicate. The PG-13 rating reflects frequent, strong violence (stabbings, shootings…
What age rating does Vikram have?
Vikram is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Vikram about?
Vikram (2022) is a hard‑edged Indian action thriller centered on Amar and the enigmatic veteran Vikram as they unravel a violent drug syndicate. The PG-13 rating reflects frequent, strong violence (stabbings, shootings, a beheading, charred and dismembered corpses), on‑screen drug use and clear references to the…
Is there sex or nudity in Vikram?
Brief and infrequent. No nudity is shown, but there is a short, loud staged moaning scene of a bound woman in handcuffs (non‑explicit) and a few sexual references. IMDb parents notes record this single simulated moaning moment.
How violent is Vikram?
Frequent, strong and occasionally graphic throughout the film, including shootings, stabbings, neck/limb breaks, a beheading, a man set on fire, a severed leg and at least one headless corpse shown in close-up. Several fight scenes are vicious and prolonged…
Is the language in Vikram appropriate for kids?
Moderate and naturalistic: Tamil profanity and insults recur, including several strong expletives and harsh slurs in tense confrontations. Swear words and shouted abuse appear in multiple scenes but are not constant.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Vikram?
Strong drug‑related content and criminal drug trade themes: characters snort lines of cocaine on camera, discuss large shipments, and a fictional powerful drug is misused. Drug trafficking is a central plot driver and motivates multiple killings, as noted in…
What mature themes appear in Vikram?
Dark, adult themes run through the story: revenge, murder, government corruption, organised crime, family loss and the trauma of covert operations. The film includes scenes of grief (Amar burying his wife), retaliatory slaughter of family members and moral…
How long is Vikram?
Vikram runs 174 minutes, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, released in 2022.
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