Prithviraj donates Rs 3 lakhs to FEFKA Covid Relief Fund
Though the impact caused by the second wave of pandemic is slightly getting better, the Malayalam film industry continues to be in a standstill. There is still no word regarding when film shootings will resume in Kerala. It is also reported that theatres will only be reopening by Onam in August.
Meanwhile, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has set up a Covid relief fund to offer financial assistance to the industry workers. Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has donated Rs 3 lakhs to the cause. Anoop Menon has also contributed Rs 1 lakhs. Businessman TS Kalyanaraman, the Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers has offered Rs 10 lakhs to the relief fund set up by FEFKA. More celebs from are expected to contribute generously to help the industry workers.
In Kollywood, stars like Rajinikanth, Ajith, Vikram, Sivakarthikeyan, Vijay Sethupathi Suriya, Karthi, Jayam Ravi and directors AR Murugadoss, Jayam Raja and Vetrimaaran have donated towards the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund. Some have also contributed to help the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) workers.