The rapid spread of the deadly Coronavirus has enabled the world to come to a complete standstill. With the infection multiplying among citizens at an alarming rate, the Central and State Government in India has announced curfew and lockdown in certain cities and states to fight against the virus. Declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, Coronavirus aka COVID-19 is a threat to human lives. Now, with a lockdown, shoots of films, television shows and web content, daily wage employees are facing the brunt. Considering the heavy loss of their income, the Film Employees Federation of South India Union (FEFSI) appealed to celebrities to step ahead and help them out.
Now, in the latest development regarding the relief fund set up, superstar Rajinikanth has extended his helping hand to those in distress. Thalaiva, today, decided to provide financial aid to daily wage employees by contributing Rs. 50 lacs. The amount is apparently 25% of what FEFSI President RK Selvamani had requested for.
Actor Rajinikanth has donated Rs 50 lakhs to Film Employees Federation of South India Union workers who are facing shutdown due to #Coronavirus outbreak. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/be4zjq4BCf
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020
Apart from Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi has given Rs. 10 lacs. Other South actors including Sivakumar and his sons Suriya and Karthi collectively contributed the same amount as Vijay. Sivakarthikeyan also extended financial support by donating Rs 10 lacs. On the other hand, Parthipan, Prakash Raj and Mano Bala contributed 250, 150, and 10 bags of rice weighing 25 kg each respectively.
The shoot of Rajinikanth's upcoming film Annaatthe directed by Siruthai Siva has been put on hold owing to Coronavirus.
(Source: ANI Twitter)
