Tragedy struck on the sets of Indian 2 on February 20th, when a heavy duty crane operating on set failed and came crashing down leading to a major accident. Three members from the crew of Indian 2 lost their lives in this unfortunate incident and nine other people were injured. Director of Indian 2 Shankar and acting leads Kamal Haasan and Kaajal Aggarwal escaped the tragedy by a whisker when they moved away from the spot of the accident four seconds earlier.
As per latest news reports Kamal Haasan announced a compensation of Rs. 1 Crore for the families of the deceased technicians who lost their lives in the accident. In addition to this, Lyca Productions, the production house behind Indian 2 announced a compensation of Rs. 2 Crores to the families of the deceased and the injured.
The tragic incident once again raised questions on the safety compliance in place while making a movie. Kamal Haasan strongly condemned the lack of safety protocols calling the accident of the sets of Indian 2 as shameful.
The police have raised cases on Lyca Productions, the crane owner and the crane operator. So far no arrests have been made.
Celebrities came together to express their shock and condolences by posting messages on social media platforms.
மருத்துவமனையில் விபத்தில் சிக்கியவர்களை பார்த்து மருத்துவர்களிடம் பேசியுள்ளேன்.
முதலுதவி வழங்கப்பட்டு உரிய சிகிச்சைக்கான வேலைகள் நடக்கிறது.
இவர்கள் விரைவாக உடல் நலம் பெற்றிடுவார்கள் என்ற நம்பிக்கையுடனே இந்த இரவு விடியட்டும்.
— 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
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) February 19, 2020
very sad to hear about 3 of the crew members lost their lives in crane accident at #Indian2 film shooting last night!
May their souls Rest in Peace🙏🏻
My deepest condolences to their Families
@LycaProductions @shankarshanmugh @ikamalhaasan @RathnaveluDop @MsKajalAggarwal— Meher Ramesh (@MeherRamesh) February 20, 2020
It is Extremely Saddening & Heartbreaking to hear this news
Hope the departed souls rest in peace..
May God give strength to the Families..
Hope such things never happen again..
Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/EmyxwD3JwK
— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) February 20, 2020
Words aren’t enough to express the grief towards the loss of fellow craftsmen last night. May their souls RIP🙏🏻 https://t.co/JpJGtAq1wP
— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) February 20, 2020
Deeply pained by the tragic loss of colleagues in an accident last night. Rest In Peace Krishna, Chandran and Madhu 😔😢😭 pic.twitter.com/Vj7YTvErB7
— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) February 20, 2020
Deeply saddened by the unfortunate accident. My sincere condolences for the dear departed souls.I fervently pray for the recovery of the injured. @LycaProductions is major contributor to the industry.Sirs we all stand with u in this tough time n share the grief @shankarshanmugh
— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) February 20, 2020
So so sad! https://t.co/Z04KLjiJB2
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) February 20, 2020
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