“The Godfather of Panna” – a majestic tiger from the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh – is going viral on social media. Curious about who this ‘Godfather’ is? It’s none other than a tiger named “The Hulk,” also known as P-243, the dominant male of the reserve. A video showing The Hulk walking through the jungle is making the rounds online, and netizens are captivated by his powerful presence and heartwarming story. The video was shared by a user named Anil Vohra on the Instagram account @sultanofthejungle, with the caption: “The Godfather of Panna. He is P-243 aka The Hulk, the dominant male of Panna Tiger Reserve. Said to be 10 years old, he came into the limelight when he was found caring for and raising his litter after the death of his partner, P-213 — something rarely seen among male tigers.” The caption further reveals that The Hulk is known for his territorial fights and hunting prowess, often sustaining serious injuries. In the viral video, a deep wound on his head is visible — reportedly the result of a bull’s horn attack. The caption explains, “Known for picking up territorial fights and injuries from hunting, he was often seen wounded in the past. This particular injury is suspected to have come from a gaur’s (Indian bison) horn during a charge. Another theory suggests that due to his bold and rogue nature, he wouldn’t allow previous wounds to heal and would repeatedly engage in fights, worsening his injuries.” The caption further reveals that the video is said to be from May 2025, when The Hulk was placed under observation by forest officials. On that day, he was reportedly shifted to a fenced enclosure for isolation and recovery. The area was marked out-of-bounds for safari vehicles, and visitors were unable to spot him for several days. The post concludes with a tribute, “Cheers to The Hulk of Panna’s spirit of fatherhood, power, and force.” The video is going massively viral, and the internet is not only in awe of the tiger’s dominance but also touched by his resilience and fatherly instincts. Many users are wishing him a speedy recovery. One commented, “Incredible how he managed to survive that wound,” while another added, “Wishing for his speedy recovery.”