'Please Be Responsible': Kamal Haasan, R Madhavan & Other Celebs React To 'Heartbreaking' Bengaluru Stampede

In a tragic turn of events, the IPL victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy stadium turned into a nightmare for fans, as 11 people died in a stampede that ensued during the victory march. The entire nation was shocked to witness how an evening of joy turned into a menace, and celebs, including Kamal Haasan, R Madhavan, Vivek Oberoi, and others reacted to it.

Madhavan took to his Instagram stories and wrote, "This is so heartbreaking. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Please be responsible and safe and do not respond to rumours without checking with the authorities (sic)."

Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan mourned the demise of the 11 fans due to the stampede. "Heart wrenching tragedy in Bangalore. Deeply distressed and my heart reaches out to the families of the victims in this moment of grief. May the injured recover soon (sic)."

Extending condolences to the bereaved families, Vivek Oberoi penned note on X, which read, "Deepest sorrow fills us as we mourn the lives tragically lost in the Bengaluru stampede. It's truly saddening to lose loved ones, especially during what should have been a moment of collective joy in cricket (sic)."

"To the families and friends now facing this unimaginable void, our hearts ache with yours. We send our deepest condolences and heartfelt support, hoping you find some solace amidst this profound grief. May strength and peace be with you (sic)," he added.

Meanwhile, the RCB team management said in a statement that the celebrations inside the stadium were stopped as soon as the players got to know about the tragic incident. "RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe," their statement read.

Besides the 11 deceased, more than 50 people were injured in the stampede, and they are now being treated, with some being in critical condition.