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Gibbon in Chiyaan Vikram’s Viral Video Traced to Malaysia
✍️ The Star
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 12:40 PM
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The primate that appeared in actor Chiyaan Vikram's viral clip was identified as a lar gibbon from Malaysia, not India.
Actor Chiyaan Vikram’s recent viral clip featuring a playful gibbon has sparked curiosity among fans.
Experts who examined the footage confirmed that the animal is a lar gibbon, a species native to Southeast Asia.
Further investigation revealed that the gibbon was captured in Malaysia, not in India, and was likely brought to the set for the video.
The revelation has prompted discussions about wildlife sourcing for entertainment projects and the importance of verifying animal origins.
Experts who examined the footage confirmed that the animal is a lar gibbon, a species native to Southeast Asia.
Further investigation revealed that the gibbon was captured in Malaysia, not in India, and was likely brought to the set for the video.
The revelation has prompted discussions about wildlife sourcing for entertainment projects and the importance of verifying animal origins.