‘Give Him an Oscar’: Kerala Boy’s Ostrich Costume Wins Internet Hearts
‘Give Him an Oscar’: Kerala Boy’s Ostrich Costume Wins Internet Hearts
Viral school fancy dress act racks up 28 million views and floods Instagram with praise
A young student from All Saints Public School, Adoor, has become an internet sensation after a video of his quirky fancy dress act, dressed as an ostrich went viral on Instagram.
A video has taken the internet by storm after capturing a student’s hilarious entry in a fancy dress competition organised by All Saints Public School, Adoor, Kerala. Dressed as an ostrich, the youngster instantly stole the show with a performance that was as adorable as it was amusing.
The clip, shared by Instagram user Kailash R on August 12, 2025, shows the boy confidently walking onto the stage in a life-sized ostrich costume, drawing instant laughter and applause. His act took an even more endearing turn when the oversized outfit blocked his view, prompting a teacher to step in and guide him to safety.
A behind-the-scenes video of the costume-making process, also posted by Kailash R, added to the buzz. Within days, the main clip had crossed 28 million views, racked up over 7 lakh ‘likes’, and attracted thousands of comments.
Social media users showered praise on the child’s creativity and performance. “Give him an Oscar and make it big size,” wrote one amused viewer, while another remarked, “Please tell me this child got the first prize!” Some speculated it was “definitely her father’s idea,” adding to the lighthearted banter.
Many called it one of the funniest and most creative fancy dress performances they had ever seen.
