Chirakkal Kalidasan
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| Species | Elephas maximus (Asian elephant) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1980 Karnataka |
| Nationality | India |
| Known for | Thrissur Pooram Baahubali 2 |
| Owner | Chirakkal Madhu |
| Height | 308 cm (10 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Named after | Kalidasan |
Chirakkal Kalidasan (born c. 1980) is an Asian elephant. He is the third tallest elephant in India. He is famous for his huge fan base and had a major role in the 2017 epic film, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. He is also known as Gajaraja Bahubali.
Chirakkal Kalidasan stands at 308 cm (10 ft 1+1⁄2 in), making him the third tallest captive elephant in the state after Thechikottukavu Ramachandran and Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju.[1] He is also known for having won in Thalappokkam (heads-up) competitions.[2]
Early life
[edit | edit source]Kalidasan was born wild in the Karnataka forests. He was brought to Kerala by Manissey Hari and was later bought by Chirakkal Madhu in the 2000s.[3] [better source needed]
Recognition
[edit | edit source]Kalidasan is a star elephant in Malayalam cinema.
Movies
[edit | edit source]Kalidasan is known for acting in movies, notably in the 2017 epic film, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.[4] He has also acted in the movies Pattabhishekham, Punyalan Agarbattis and Dil Se...[5]
Video album
[edit | edit source]In 2018, he acted in a musical video called "Gajam", sung by Vijay Yesudas.[6]
Others
[edit | edit source]In 2020, he became a part of the promo video by Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.[7][8]
In the early 2010s, he was given the name Junior Thechikkot by elephant lovers.[9]
Kalidasan is also known for taking part in photoshoots with actors and models.[10]
See also
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