My responsibility to share what happened: Kamal Hassan over crane mishap

Actor Kamal Hassan on Tuesday appeared before Chennai Police to record his statement in connection with the death of three people on the set of his movie 'Indian 2'.

)Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Makkal Needhi Maiyam president and actor Kamal Hassan appeared before Chennai Police on Tuesday in connection with the death of three people on the set of his movie 'Indian 2' last month.

Hassan appeared before Chennai Police Commissioner in Egmore to record his statement.

"I was asked about the incident that took place. I was one of the persons who survived the incident that day. I lost three brothers that day so it is my responsibility to come and share what happened that day," he told reporters.

"This is also an effort to ensure that similar incidents do not happen in the future, and all the efforts that are being made in that direction will be shared with all of you soon," added Hassan

Three people died and around 10 suffered injuries when a crane collapsed while shooting of the film was underway in Chennai at EVP Studios on February 19.

Madhu, personal assistant to director Shankar, Krishna, assistant director, and a staffer Chandran, lost their lives in the incident.

In an open letter, "Indian 2" Director S Shankar announced Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to the kin of the deceased.

'Indian 2' stars Kamal Haasan, Kajal Agarwal, Rakul Preet, Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Delhi Ganesh and Nedumudi Venu in prominent roles.

(ANI Report)