Chandu Chekavar (Chathiyan Chanthu, also known as Chandu Panicker[1]), was a sixteenth-century warrior of the Chekavar family from the Hindu Thiyyar caste,[2] mentioned in the folk songs of Northern Kerala called Vadakkan Pattukal. He belongs to the Thiyyar community of the Kadathanad region of Kerala.[3][4][5]
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.[6][7]
- Devan played Chathiyan Chandhu Chekkavar in 2002 Malayalam flim Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha
- Kunal Kapoor portrayed Chandu in the 2016 Malayalam film, Veeram.[8][9]
See also
References
- ↑ Kalarippayatt an acient martial arts in Kerala{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. C.V Govindan Nair Gurukkal(1995)
- ↑ Jumbos and Jumping Devils: A Social History of Indian Circus{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(12 June 2020). ISBN 978-0-19-099207-1
- ↑ Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(1997). ISBN 9788126003655
- ↑ History of Malayalam Literature: Folk literature. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- ↑ Jumbos and Jumping Devils: A Social History of Indian Circus{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(12 June 2020). ISBN 978-0-19-099207-1
- ↑ Suresh Gopi shares a rare throwback picture from ‘Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha’ - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ↑ 50 years of Mammootty: Why the superstar shows no signs of slowing down. The Hindu(2021-08-16). Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ↑ Is it really Kunal Kapoor in Veeram still? This pic will leave you awestruck. The Indian Express(2017-02-08). Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ↑ Watch: Kunal Kapoor’s Veeram song ‘We Will Rise’ will give you chills. Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-29.