I 2015 Film Site

I (2015) is a larger-than-life Tamil action-romance that blends obsession, betrayal, and revenge with Shankar’s signature visual spectacle. The film stars Vikram in a dual role—first as Lingesan, a celebrated bodybuilder and model, and later as a hulking, disfigured outcast seeking vengeance. The story follows Lingeshan’s rise to fame, his love for a top model (Amy Jackson), and his brutal downfall after being poisoned and betrayed by jealous rivals. Transformed into a crooked, physically broken “monster,” he plots an elaborate, gruesome revenge against each culprit. Known for its extravagant production, Oscar-winning makeup (by Weta Workshop), and over-the-top emotional drama, I divided critics but impressed audiences with Vikram’s committed performance and the haunting song “Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal.”