Claim: Vikram has starred in a film.

Raavanan -LRB- English : Ravana -RRB- is a 2010 Indian Tamil epic adventure film co written , co produced , and directed by Mani Ratnam . The film features Vikram , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Prithviraj in the lead roles , with a supporting cast led by Karthik , Prabhu and Priyamani . The film was also made simultaneously in Hindi as Raavan , with a slightly different cast . Furthermore , the film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Villain , with all three versions releasing simultaneously on 18 June 2010 .   The film follows the crux of the epic Ramayana , with a ruthless police officer on the chase to find a tribal leader and lawbreaker , who has kidnapped his wife . Veeraiya , the kidnapper and his motive for the kidnap has been led on by the death of his sister , as a result of police custodial torture and brutal rape . The film explores the search by the officer , whilst exploring the changing emotions that the three protagonists experience with each other , leading to a riveting climax , situated in the jungle . This film is based on stockholm syndrome .   Raavanan was announced in February 2008 , amidst much hype of the celebrated director , Mani Ratnam 's return to Tamil films , whilst Vikram 's and Aishwarya Rai 's selection in the lead roles , creating more anticipation . Shooting began soon after , and took place in various locations with a record number of extras in areas including Chalakudy , Kerala and Ooty , Tamil Nadu amongst other regions throughout India . The film received mixed to positive reviews , and performed average at the box office .