Coronavirus Outbreak: Telugu Star Mahesh Babu Donates Rs 25 Lakh To TFI Workers

Mahesh Babu had earlier donated Rs 1 crore to the CM relief fund of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

New Delhi: The Coronavirus pandemic, which is causing mayhem worldwide, has affected industries and mankind on a larger level. PM Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown to stop the further spread of COVID-19.  Several Tollywood stars including Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan have come forward to contribute their bit to the government relief fund. Keeping the current pandemic situation in mind and its adverse effects on the daily wage workers, Telugu superstar Mahesh babu has decided to donate Rs. 25 lakhs for TFI workers. The 'Aagadu' actor took to Twitter and Instagram to announce that he has contributed Rs 25 lakh towards Corona crisis society. He also urged his fellow actors to join in for the cause. "The lockdown situation adversely impacts the lives of daily wage cine workers. Will be contributing Rs. 25 lakhs towards Corona crisis charity for TFI workers. Requesting all fellow actors to come forward and make their contributions in these testing times #StayHomeStaySafe," Mahesh Babu wrote.

Mahesh Babu had earlier announced a donation of Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister's relief fund of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. "Let's battle the COVID-19 as a nation! I urge everyone to follow the rules put forth by our Government. My deepest gratitude for all your efforts @PMOIndia @TelanganaCMO @KTRTRS @AndhraPradeshCM @ysjagan Humanity will rise and we will win this war! #StayHomeStaySafe ," the actor's tweet read.

Fans have applauded the 'Bharat Ane Nenu' actor for helping the daily TFI workers for whom the current situation is unfortunate. PICS| Coronavirus: Akshay Kumar, Kapil Sharma, Prabhas & Other Celebs Donate To Fight Against COVID-19 Outbreak  On the professional front, Mahesh Babu was last seen in 'Sarileru Neekevvaru', which rake in big moolah at the box office.  'Sarileru Neekevvaru' was Mahesh Babu’s third consecutive film, which crossed the Rs 100 crore mark. Mahesh Babu's fans are eagerly waiting for their superstar to make an announcement for his next movie. Gossip mills are buzzing with the rumours that the 'Spyder' actor will be feature in a flick titled 'SSMB27' opposite Samantha Akkineni and Pooja Hegde. Stay tuned for more updates!