Vikram (L), Jibin Gopinath (R) 
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Vikram gives shoutout to Kerala Police reel starring Dies Irae-fame Jibin Gopinath in anti-drug campaign

The original clip, shared by Vikram on April 17 for his 60th birthday, quickly became a social media trend

Cinema Express Desk

Chiyaan Vikram has given fans another reason to cheer after sharing a viral awareness reel by the Kerala Police on his Instagram Stories, marking the first time the actor has publicly reposted one of the many fan-made versions inspired by his recent birthday video. The original clip, shared by Vikram on April 17 for his 60th birthday, quickly became a social media trend. Since then, numerous content creators have recreated the now-famous moment in humorous and imaginative ways, placing the actor in a variety of comic situations. However, it is the Kerala Police version that has now come into the spotlight after being acknowledged by the star himself.

Created as an anti-drug awareness message, the reel features Malayalam actor Jibin Gopinath of Dies Irae and Kalamkaval fame, who is also known as a cop-turned-actor. The video uses the viral format to deliver a message against narcotic use, with Vikram appearing to keep a watchful eye on the character played by Jibin, who’ll be making his Tamil debut with Vetri Maaran and Simbu's Arasan.

Vikram's Instagram story sharing Kerala Police's anti-drug campaign reel featuring Dies Irae-fame Jibin Gopinath

Shared with the caption, “We keep an eye on you always,” Kerala Police's reel quickly won praise online for blending humour, pop culture and public awareness in a smart way. Social media users were quick to applaud the force for staying in tune with trends while delivering an important message.

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