Tamil Actor Vikram's Lar Gibbon Video Prompts Wildlife Department Inquiry
Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram shared a video cuddling a Lar Gibbon, an endangered primate native to Southeast Asia, which sparked controversy over the legality of keeping such an exotic animal as a pet. The video, reportedly filmed at businessman CK Ranganathan's farmhouse—Vikram's daughter's father-in-law—was deleted after the Tamil Nadu Forest Department initiated an inquiry into possible wildlife trafficking and lack of proper permits. Officials and activists are investigating the animal's origin and ownership under India's Wildlife Protection Act and international regulations.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, indiatoday, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 10 Aug, 05:54 pm. Other outlets followed.