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.
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.