Actor Ram Charan Tuesday announced he will donate Rs.15 lakh for the victims of cyclone 'Hudhud' in Vishakhapatnam. He has also urged his fans to join him in this endeavour to reach out to as many people as possible.
"I declare Rs.10 lakh towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the victims of the cyclone and Rs.5 lakh towards Ramakrishna Mission. I request all my fans to extend their support to the people of Vishakhapatnam," Ram Charan told reporters here.
"The people of Vishakhapatnam have supported my family and our films for many years. It becomes my responsibility to help them," he said.
Charan will also contribute lemon rice, water and medicines to the victims through his fans. Food for about 5,000 people will reach the victims in Vishakhapatnam Tuesday.
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