CHENNAI: Actor Sivakarthikeyan has recently adopted a three-year-old lion named 'Sheru', housed in Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur for a period of six months.

The authorities of Zoo management highly welcome this adoption by the Kollywood actor. As per the adoption policy, the actor will bear the maintenance expenses including food for the next six months.

Sivakarthikeyan has a slate of upcoming films, that include National Award-winning director Madonne Ashwin's Maaveeran, Indru Netru Naalai fame Ravikumar's Ayalaan, and two untitled films -- SK21, and SK24.