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{{short description| | {{short description|Elephant in Kerala}} | ||
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|name = Chirakkal Kalidasan | |name = Chirakkal Kalidasan | ||
|nationality = India | |nationality = India | ||
|namedafter = [[Kālidāsa|Kalidasan]] | |namedafter = [[Kālidāsa|Kalidasan]] | ||
|height = {{height| | |height = {{height|cm=308}} | ||
|weight = | |weight = | ||
|owner = Chirakkal Madhu | |owner = Chirakkal Madhu | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|known = [[Thrissur Pooram]] [[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion|Baahubali 2]] | |known = [[Thrissur Pooram]] ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion|Baahubali 2]]'' | ||
|years_active = | |years_active = | ||
|employer = | |employer = | ||
|occupation = | |occupation = | ||
|relativeage = | |relativeage = | ||
|image = Chirakk kalidas4.JPG | |image = Chirakk kalidas4 (cropped).JPG | ||
|resting_place_coordinates = | |resting_place_coordinates = | ||
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'''Chirakkal Kalidasan''' (born {{c.|1980}}) is | '''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 {{height|cm=308}}, making him the third tallest captive elephant in the state after Thechikottukavu Ramachandran and Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju |url=https://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=11371#:~:text=Thrikkadavoor%20Sivaraju%20was%20born%20wild%20~1973 |website=Elephant Database |access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> He is also known for having won in Thalappokkam (heads-up) competitions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ചെറായി പൂരം: തലപ്പൊക്കത്തില് കാളിദാസന് {{!}} Ernakulam {{!}} Kerala {{!}} Deshabhimani {{!}} Sunday Feb 12, 2017|url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/amp/news/kerala/news-ernakulamkerala-12-02-2017/623356|access-date=2021-01-13|website=www.deshabhimani.com}} | |||
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== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Kalidasan was born wild in [[Karnataka]] forests | 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chirakkal Kalidasan Kerala Elephant - One of the tallest elephant in Kerala .|url=https://aanachandam.blogspot.com/2017/10/chirakkal-kalidasan.html|access-date=2021-01-13|website=Aanachandam - Kerala Elephants}}</ref> {{Better source needed|date=January 2021}} | ||
== | == Recognition == | ||
Kalidasan is a [[Celebrity|star]] elephant in [[Malayalam cinema]] | Kalidasan is a [[Celebrity|star]] elephant in [[Malayalam cinema]]. | ||
=== Movies === | === Movies === | ||
Kalidasan is known for acting in movies, notably in the 2017 [[epic film]], ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]''. | Kalidasan is known for acting in movies, notably in the 2017 [[epic film]], ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-15|title=കേരളത്തിലെ ഗജരാജാക്കന്മാർ|url=https://janamtv.com/80272677/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=Janam TV|language=en-US}}</ref> He has also acted in the movies ''Pattabhishekham'', ''[[Punyalan Agarbattis]]'' and ''[[Dil Se..]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ബാഹുബലിയുടെ വിജയത്തിനൊപ്പം താരപദവിയിലേക്ക് ചിറക്കൽ കാളിദാസൻ|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/daily-programs/sakalakala/2017/05/17/chirakkal-kalidasan-gets-to-fame-with-bahubali2.html|access-date=2021-01-13|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref> | ||
=== Video album === | === Video album === | ||
In 2018, he acted in a musical video called "Gajam", sung by [[Vijay Yesudas]]. | In 2018, he acted in a musical video called "Gajam", sung by [[Vijay Yesudas]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=പടനായകന്റെ വീര്യവുമായി ചിറക്കല് കാളിദാസന്; ഹരമായി 'ഗജം'|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/gajam-musical-album-chirakkal-kalidasan-1.2617363|access-date=2021-01-13|website=Mathrubhumi|date=20 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== Others === | === Others === | ||
In 2020, he became a part of the promo video by [[Indian Super League]] club [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]. | In 2020, he became a part of the promo video by [[Indian Super League]] club [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=കൊമ്പ് കുലുക്കാന് ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് ഇറങ്ങുന്നു; ഒറിജിനല് കൊമ്പന് ദാ ഇവിടെയുണ്ട്... {{!}} bahubali fame elephant chirakkal kalidasan acted in kerala blasters video|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/video/kerala-news/bahubali-fame-elephant-chirakkal-kalidasan-acted-in-kerala-blasters-video-qk2xz8|access-date=2021-01-13|website=www.asianetnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=ഗജരാജ ബാഹുബലി ചിറക്കൽ കാളിദാസൻ ഇനി ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് പരസ്യത്തിൽ|url=https://thenewstoday.tv/sports/latest-news-gajaraja-bahubali-chirackal-kalidasan-in-blasters-ad/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=The News Today|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-01-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114190912/https://thenewstoday.tv/sports/latest-news-gajaraja-bahubali-chirackal-kalidasan-in-blasters-ad/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
In the early 2010s, he was given the name Junior [[Thechikottukavu Ramachandran|Thechikkot]] by elephant lovers. | In the early 2010s, he was given the name Junior [[Thechikottukavu Ramachandran|Thechikkot]] by elephant lovers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mundanthara|first=Vinu|date=2018-05-13|title=ചിറയ്ക്കൽ കാളിദാസൻ|url=https://aanakkazhchakal.wordpress.com/2018/05/13/%e0%b4%9a%e0%b4%bf%e0%b4%b1%e0%b4%95%e0%b5%8d%e0%b4%95%e0%b5%bd-%e0%b4%95%e0%b4%be%e0%b4%b3%e0%b4%bf%e0%b4%a6%e0%b4%be%e0%b4%b8%e0%b5%bb/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=Aanakkazhchakal|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Kalidasan is also known for taking part in photoshoots with actors and models. | Kalidasan is also known for taking part in photoshoots with actors and models.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-28|title=ചിറക്കൽ കാളിദാസനൊപ്പം ഒരു ഫോട്ടോഷൂട്ട്, ദൃശ്യ രഘുനാഥിന്റെ പുതിയ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ ശ്രദ്ധ നേടുന്നു|url=https://ml.b4blaze.com/drishya-rakhunadh-photoshoot-with-chirakkal-kalidasan/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=മലയാളം ന്യൂസ് പോർട്ടൽ|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Chengalloor Dakshayani]] | * [[Chengalloor Dakshayani]] | ||
* [[List of individual elephants]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Animal actors}} | |||
[[Category:1980 animal births]] | [[Category:1980 animal births]] | ||
[[Category:Elephants in Hinduism]] | [[Category:Elephants in Hinduism]] | ||
[[Category:Elephants in Indian culture]] | [[Category:Elephants in Indian culture]] | ||
[[Category:Elephants in Kerala]] | [[Category:Elephants in Kerala]] | ||
[[Category:Individual elephants in India]] | |||
[[Category:Animal actors]] | [[Category:Animal actors]] | ||
[[Category:Individual Asian elephants]] | |||
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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.<ref>"Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju". Elephant Database. Retrieved August 21, 2024.</ref> He is also known for having won in Thalappokkam (heads-up) competitions.<ref>"ചെറായി പൂരം: തലപ്പൊക്കത്തില് കാളിദാസന് | Ernakulam | Kerala | Deshabhimani | Sunday Feb 12, 2017". www.deshabhimani.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13. </ref>
Early life
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.<ref>"Chirakkal Kalidasan Kerala Elephant - One of the tallest elephant in Kerala ". Aanachandam - Kerala Elephants. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref> [better source needed]
Recognition
Kalidasan is a star elephant in Malayalam cinema.
Movies
Kalidasan is known for acting in movies, notably in the 2017 epic film, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.<ref>"കേരളത്തിലെ ഗജരാജാക്കന്മാർ". Janam TV. 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref> He has also acted in the movies Pattabhishekham, Punyalan Agarbattis and Dil Se...<ref>"ബാഹുബലിയുടെ വിജയത്തിനൊപ്പം താരപദവിയിലേക്ക് ചിറക്കൽ കാളിദാസൻ". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref>
Video album
In 2018, he acted in a musical video called "Gajam", sung by Vijay Yesudas.<ref>"പടനായകന്റെ വീര്യവുമായി ചിറക്കല് കാളിദാസന്; ഹരമായി 'ഗജം'". Mathrubhumi. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref>
Others
In 2020, he became a part of the promo video by Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.<ref>"കൊമ്പ് കുലുക്കാന് ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് ഇറങ്ങുന്നു; ഒറിജിനല് കൊമ്പന് ദാ ഇവിടെയുണ്ട്... | bahubali fame elephant chirakkal kalidasan acted in kerala blasters video". www.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref><ref>"ഗജരാജ ബാഹുബലി ചിറക്കൽ കാളിദാസൻ ഇനി ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് പരസ്യത്തിൽ". The News Today. 2020-11-20. Archived from the original on 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref>
In the early 2010s, he was given the name Junior Thechikkot by elephant lovers.<ref>Mundanthara, Vinu (2018-05-13). "ചിറയ്ക്കൽ കാളിദാസൻ". Aanakkazhchakal. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref>
Kalidasan is also known for taking part in photoshoots with actors and models.<ref>"ചിറക്കൽ കാളിദാസനൊപ്പം ഒരു ഫോട്ടോഷൂട്ട്, ദൃശ്യ രഘുനാഥിന്റെ പുതിയ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ ശ്രദ്ധ നേടുന്നു". മലയാളം ന്യൂസ് പോർട്ടൽ. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2021-01-13.</ref>