“Revenge And Retribution”: R Madhavan Mourns Pahalgam Attack, Seeks Strong Response
R Madhavan has backed the film fraternity's decision to cancel film related events following the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam.
Actor R Madhavan, who is currently receiving widespread acclaim for his performance in the recently released ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, has voiced his support for the film industry's decision to cancel all promotional events in the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22. The move comes as a mark of respect and solidarity with the victims and their families. R Madhavan took to Instagram Stories to quietly show his support, re-sharing a post originally uploaded by a Mumbai-based photographer, along with a folded hands emoji.
“In light of the current situation, movie teasers, trailers, and launch events have been cancelled. Additionally, a major award ceremony has been cancelled, along with several brand launches. Like all other industries, our film industry also shares in the sorrow, grief, and solidarity during this difficult time,” the post read.
Earlier, R Madhavan also took to Instagram to pen a note condemning the brutal attack in the Kashmir region.
“Horrified, Dismayed, Aghast, Deep shock and sadness Heartbreaking #Pahalgamattack. Anger, Wrath, Revenge and retribution, Payback!! Decimate, Annihilate, Set an example, Coward Perpetuators,” he wrote.
Check out R Madhavan’s post here:
The nation is in shock after a devastating terror attack rocked the serene region of Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday. In a brutal incident, terrorists opened fire at a popular meadow, leaving 26 people dead in what is being called the deadliest attack in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack.
For the unversed, the incident took place around 3 pm. According to several reports, the terrorists rushed down from the mountain in Baisaran valley to start firing at tourists who visit the place, which is often dubbed as 'mini Switzerland'.
Following this attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and decided to return to India.
Coming back to R Madhavan, he can be currently seen in 'Kesari Chapter 2' which tells us the untold story of the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The new Hindi movie has opened to positive reviews from all corners and Akshay Kumar is winning immense praise for his performance as C Sankaran Nair.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre happened on April 13, 1919. General REH Dyer ordered the Gurkha and Sikh infantry regiments to shoot after a large crowd gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab's Amritsar to protest against the Rowlatt Act.
Co-starring Ananya Panday, it has been produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.
As per trade website Sacnilk, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ earned Rs 3.60 crore on Wednesday, the sixth day of its release. The total nett domestic collection of the film now stands at Rs 42.60 crore.
