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Celebs came together to offer help in Chennai, Cuddalore and other areas of the state.
Updated : Dec 07, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Prominent names from southern film industry like Rana Daggubati, Siddharth, Dhanush and other rose to the occasion to help the people of flood-hit Tamil Nadu. The actors reached out to people with food, medicine, blankets and other necessary amenities. Others including Allari Naresh, Suriya, Nani, singer Chinmayi Sripada, Naresh and Allu Arjun also appealed to their fans to join the relief drive.
"In solidarity with the people of Chennai and TN affected by the floods, a few of Telugu cinema's actors have come together and formed an initiative called 'Mana Madras Kosam'. We would contribute financially, raise funds and ensure proper relief work is being carried on ground," Rana posted on his Twitter page.
The actor is carrying out a fund-raising campaign through his family-owned Ramanaidu Charitable Trust.
Please send your share of suppiles as well every little bit counts!! #ManaMadrasKosam pic.twitter.com/RJrq8jaIzG
— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) December 5, 2015
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"We can use all the help we can get! Please send your contributions to Ramanaidu Charitable Trust," tweeted actor-producer Allari Naresh.
We can use all the help we can get! Please send your contributions to Ramanaidu Charitable Trust. #manamadraskosam pic.twitter.com/dx9jaISkSo
— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) December 4, 2015
Actor Siddharth promoted the hashtags #chennaimicro and #cuddaloremicoro to collate and coordinate relief measures. He also banded together a relief team of volunteers with RJ Balaji to collect and distribute relief materials.
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Tweet hashtag #cuddaloremicro I will be there the whole day tomorrow with supplies. Mention areas. Requirements. #verified Ngo support.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 5, 2015
Taking 4 truckloads of supplies to #Cuddalore tomorrow. We will be reaching affected areas in the interiors. Hope for the best. #TNflood
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 5, 2015
Use hashtag #ChennaiMicro for verified supplies info. Volunteers are tracking this hashtag. Please share contact no. Post responsibly.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 5, 2015
If you have vehicles drop off supplies to big fm office opposite palmgrove hotel. If you don't, we will come and pick up. #ChennaiMicro
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 5, 2015
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Actor Dhanush urged people to donate to RJ Balaji's trust and coordinated with relief efforts in Chennai and Cuddalore.
Gathering as many docs and medical supplies possible.Tom wil send different group of docs to most affected areas.inform us about such places
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 6, 2015
We urgently require blankets,ladies inner wear,medicines,food.we can come nd pick it up. Kindly tweet leaving ur contact. #ChennaiRainsHelp
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 6, 2015
More required food can be sourced and delivered. Pls let me know whoever needs it. Call Aditi 097-90-963455
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 5, 2015
Awesome work Rana. Kudos to u all https://t.co/GsuUuCCn12
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 5, 2015
what all of us managed to do fr d past few days was immediate releif tat ppl needed. But their long term needs r greater. Next level.
— RJ Balaji (@RJ_Balaji) December 6, 2015
Actor Allu Arjun donated to get his city back on its feet.
I would like to donate 25 lakhs to Chennai Flood relief ! I spent 18yrs of my Early life there It made me who I am today. I love u Chennai
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) December 2, 2015
Stars like Allari Naresh Chinmayi Sripada also came out in support:
More help is on the way! Thank you @NameisNani ,Tarun and Kartik. Let's keep this going guys! pic.twitter.com/fCgryhuUTE
— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) December 4, 2015
#ChennaiMicroFund contribution Account Name: V Trust A/C Number: 533102010503421 Union Bank of India IFSC : UBIN0553310 #SiddharthRJBalaji
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) December 3, 2015
Bollywood celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez, Kalki Koechlin, Boman Irani and Abhishek Bachchan are also supporting Rana's initiative and urging their Twitter followers to donate for the cause through the Baby actor's trust. Collaborating with Ramanaidu Studios, Lakshmi Manchu and Navdeep also asked people of Hyderabad to donate food and water supplies as well as sanitation supplies.
Helpline numbers. Do retweet. pic.twitter.com/rHD94W82Bk
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) December 3, 2015
Tonight’s win was for the people of Chennai. Stay strong! #prayforchennai #CHE #semifinals #letsfootball
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) December 5, 2015
So much work and effort went into putting today together. Pls don't disappoint.. Donate.
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) December 6, 2015
9246400608 Kindly drop off supply material and as soon as we a truck load ready it will be sent to areas in need! Thankyou BMPS for (3/4)
— Navdeep (@pnavdeep26) December 6, 2015
Actress Shruti Haasan tweeted to fans urging them to donate.
Please donate on https://t.co/Ku7mfi6pET remember every penny counts!chennai really needs your compassion and support biggest thankyou
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) December 5, 2015
Please send supplies to Philip prem 209 Ankur Bob classic apts , no 18 Rathinammal street , Rangarajpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai -600924
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) December 4, 2015
Vishal coordinated and participated and also provided transport for relief materials. The actor was also involved in rescue operations.
Pls share the FB page in all your timeline https://t.co/k9qt8iNNnm. this is our official page for rescue operations in Che n Cuddalore
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) December 5, 2015
Baahubali star Prabhas urged fans to donate to Rana Daggubati's relief efforts.
Darlings, Rana and the Baahubali team are collecting supplies at Ramanaidu Studios... Please everyone who can, donate...
Posted by Prabhas on Friday, December 4, 2015
Bollywood star Kalki Koechlin, who grew up in Pondicherry, also tweeted support for Rana's fund.
Hi all, this is a reliable charity fund for the floods in chennai if you're looking to help. https://t.co/WiCbWozWS4
— Kalki Koechlin (@kalkikanmani) December 5, 2015
( With PTI inputs)