Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun, Dulquer Salmaan mourn loss of life in Air India crash

Several Southern film celebrities, including Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun and Dulquer Salmaan, took to Twitter to mourn the loss of lives after an Air India Express plane crashed in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Friday.

Kamal Haasan wrote: “Condolences to the families who lost their members in the Kozhikode crash. Best wishes to those recovering in Hospitals. Kudos to the citizens of Calicut and the under-equipped staff of the airport. More strength to the already overworked medical professionals of Kerala (sic).”

Telugu star Allu Arjun tweeted: “Very tragic plane accident in Kerala. Absolutely shocked to see something like this in Kozhikode. Condolences to the near n dear of the demised. May the soul of the passed rest in peace. Prayers to the injured to be safe & recovered at the earliest (sic).”

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan wrote: “Praying for the safety of everyone who was on #AirIndiaExpress! Really frightening news all around (sic).”

Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan tweeted: “Just the worst possible news. Praying for the safety of all the passengers and crew onboard the flight. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones... Just... can’t believe this is real (sic).”

Actresses Pragya Jaiswal and Rakul Preet Singh were also shocked by the accident and expressed their condolences to the families of those killed.