Actor Sivakarthikeyan is currently riding high with the success of his last film, ‘Parasakthi’ that was released for Pongal. While ‘Parasakthi’ continues to draw critical and commercial attention for its sharp dialogues and socially relevant themes, the actor is already gearing up for a high-concept sci-fi action thriller with director Venkat Prabhu. Amidst this career high, Sivakarthikeyan is also making headlines for a heartwarming act of social responsibility.
Sivakarthikeyan’s heartfelt gesture
According to The Hindu, Sivakarthikeyan has officially adopted a young elephant named Prakruthi from Vandalur’s Arignar Anna Zoological Park. As part of this six-month commitment, the actor will personally fund the elephant’s dietary needs and general maintenance. Following the adoption, he noted that the primary focus of zoo officials is ensuring consistent nutrition and specialized care for the younger residents.
Sivakarthikeyan’s commitment to wildlife welfare
This latest gesture is not new for Sivakarthikeyan, who has a history of supporting the inhabitants of Vandalur Zoo. In previous years, the actor had already taken on the financial responsibility for a lion and a tiger, demonstrating his long-standing dedication to wildlife conservation.
About ‘Parasakthi’
Directed by Sudha Kongara, ‘Parasakthi’ stars Sivakarthikeyan in the main role with Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela in crucial roles, and the film has music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The period drama set during the 1960s has been performing well in cinemas, and it officially grossed over Rs 100 crore globally in 11 days. Dominating other Pongal releases, ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ and ‘Thalaivar Thambi Thalamaiyil’, ‘Parasakthi retained most of its screens in Tamil Nadu.
