Chandu Chekavar (Chathiyan Chanthu, also known as Chandu Panicker[1]), was a sixteenth-century chekavar of the Chekavar family from Kerala folklore,[2] mentioned in the folk songs of Northern Kerala called Vadakkan Pattukal.
Popular culture
edit- In Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, a Malayalam film released in 1989, Chandu is portrayed by Mammootty, which won him the National Award for Best Actor.[3][4]
- Devan played Chathiyan Chandhu Chekkavar in 2002 Malayalam film Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha.
- Kunal Kapoor portrayed Chandu in the 2016 Malayalam film Veeram.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ P. Balakrishnan, C.V Govindan Nair Gurukkal (1995). Kalarippayatt an ancient martial arts in Kerala. C.V Govindan Nair Gurukkal. p. 29.
- ^ Nisha, P. R. (12 June 2020). Jumbos and Jumping Devils: A Social History of Indian Circus. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-099207-1. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi shares a rare throwback picture from 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (16 August 2021). "50 years of Mammootty: Why the superstar shows no signs of slowing down". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Is it really Kunal Kapoor in Veeram still? This pic will leave you awestruck". The Indian Express. 8 February 2017. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Watch: Kunal Kapoor's Veeram song 'We Will Rise' will give you chills". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
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