In an unfortunate turn of events, three people named Sai Krishna, Chandran and Madhu from the unit of the upcoming film, Indian 2 died, while nine others were seriously injured in an accident after a crane fell on them while constructing the sets for the shooting on Wednesday (February 19). They were taken to the nearest hospital where the injured are receiving treatment. Directed by S Shankar, Indian 2 is a sequel to the hit movie Indian that featured Kamal Haasan. The second part stars Kamal along with Kajal Aggarwal. The mishap took place EVP Film City in Chennai. Needless to say, everyone associated with the film is shocked and sad at this moment. Haasan took to Twitter soon after the news broke and condoled the death of the three people and hopes that the injured crew members recover soon.
Kajal also sent out a tweet expressing her shock and trauma because of the accident. Indian 2: Kamal Haasan Condoles Death Of 3 Members Who Died On The Sets Of His Upcoming Film.
Check out the tweets by Kamal and Kajal right here:
எத்தனையோ விபத்துக்களை சந்தித்து, கடந்திருந்தாலும் இன்றைய விபத்து மிகக் கொடூரமானது. மூன்று சகாக்களை இழந்து நிற்கிறேன்.எனது வலியை விட
அவர்களை இழந்த குடும்பத்தினரின் துயரம் பன்மடங்கு இருக்கும். அவர்களில் ஒருவனாக அவர்களின் துயரத்தில் பங்கேற்கிறேன்.அவர்களுக்கு என் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள்
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 19, 2020
Words cannot describe the heartache I feel at the unexpected,untimely loss of my colleagues from lastnight.Krishna,Chandran and Madhu.Sending love,strength and my deepest condolences to your families.May god give strength in this moment of desolation. #Indian2 @LycaProductions
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) February 20, 2020
In so much shock, denial, trauma from the monstrous crane accident last night. All it took was a fraction of a second to stay alive and type this tweet. Just that one moment. Gratitude. So much learning and appreciation for the value of time and life. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) February 20, 2020
Not only the cast and crew of Indian 2, but the fans too are also heartbroken after hearing this news. Many of them have shared condolences for the deceased and are hoping for the speedy recovery of the injured. Check out some of the tweets right here:
Disaster strikes the #Indian2 unit. TV News reports coming in that 3 ppl dead in a mishap with the crane @ EVP Film City. 10+ ppl injured badly too.
Strength to the crew in these tough times 🙏🙏
May the departed souls RIP 😔 pic.twitter.com/gfrgAAva1i
— Prithvi Raju Karri (@prithvirajkarri) February 19, 2020
As a mark of respect to the 3 lives lost and many injured, I have changed my DP to Black. Its a Black Day for Tamil Cinema and hope the #Indian2 crew comes over this trauma soon. Praying for the speedy recovery. #Indian2Accident
— 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗝𝗔 ᴹᴺᴹ (@Mass_Maharaja) February 20, 2020
AD Krishna who died yesterday in #Indian2 sets..Young life gone too soon.. Prayers.. pic.twitter.com/HTE1ICtwbm
— CineTimes (@cinetimes_in) February 20, 2020
Extremely Saddened By Hearing This News
Our deepest Condolences
May All Their Souls Rest In Peace #Indian2Accident #Indian2 https://t.co/IRJS9xdyTX
— Karnataka Suriya Fans Club™ (@Sfckarnataka) February 20, 2020
Assistant Director #Mathu died in an accident at #Indian2 shooting😢#RIP😢 pic.twitter.com/cWe1FEBGo1
— Asal Siraj (@ssiraj1986) February 20, 2020
Really sad to hear about the technicians who passed away on the sets of #Indian2
With all due respect for the affected victims & their families, this only brings into question the protocols in place for health and safety in the workplace. Hopefully producers look closer into it.
— мαѕтєя ѕαмму (@iamsampoline) February 20, 2020
As some fans rightly pointed out, it's time for the authorities to have some protocols in place when it comes to the safety on film sets. We at LatestLY pay deep condolences to the families of Krishna, Madhu and Chandran, and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured technicians.
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