Chandu Chekavar, also known as Chathiyan Chanthu (Chandu the Betrayer), was a sixteenth-century warrior of the Chekavar family from the Hindu Thiyyar caste,[1] mentioned in the folk songs of Northern Kerala called Vadakkan Pattukal. He belongs to the Thiyyar community of the Kadathanad region of Kerala.[2][3]
Popular culture
- In Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, a Malayalam film released in 1989, Chandu is portrayed by Mammootty, which won him the National Award for Best Actor. [citation needed]
- Devan played Chathiyan Chandhu Chekkavar in 2002 Malayalam flim Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha
- Kunal Kapoor portrayed Chandu in the 2016 Malayalam film, Veeram.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ↑ Nisha, P. R. (12 June 2020). Jumbos and Jumping Devils: A Social History of Indian Circus. ISBN 978-0-19-099207-1.
- ↑ "History of Malayalam Literature: Folk literature". Retrieved 9 August 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Nisha, P. R. (12 June 2020). Jumbos and Jumping Devils: A Social History of Indian Circus. ISBN 978-0-19-099207-1.
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