Vikram's deleted monkey video draws forest department probe

🐒 Actor Vikram shared and later deleted an Instagram video showing him playing with a rare monkey species. The species, considered endangered, is protected under international wildlife trade regulations. The Tamil Nadu forest department is investigating where the animal came from and who its owner is, and is verifying whether valid purchase and possession permits exist. There has been no official word yet on whether Vikram was directly questioned or whether the animal has been recovered from him.