From Puneeth Rajkumar to Shrujan Lokesh: Kannada celebs lend support to the needy

With the entire nation under a lockdown April 14, a lot of people are facing hardship especially the daily wage earners. While a few celebrities have come forward to make contributions to the Chief Minister's Relief Funds, some have stepped up to provide the necessities to the needy.

Sandalwood’s Power Star aka Puneeth Rajkumar, who also hosts the Kannada version of ' Koun Banega Crorepati', has donated fifty lakhs to the CM relief fund. The actor visited the Chief Minister and handed over the cheque to him personally.

The Majaa Talkies host has provided five hundred kgs of rice to the needy people. Shrujan has taken a personal interest to help the economically affected people across the city.

Amid the lockdown due to Covid-19, the actor stepped out of his house to lend his support to the needy. Shri along with his friends visited the economically backward areas across the city and has provided food for nearly two hundred and eighty daily wage workers.

Despite donating five lakhs to the CM relief fund, the actress has also taken the initiative to provide basic necessities to the needy. Deepika volunteered to meet them and handed over the bag which consisted of basic necessities like food and sanitary napkins for girls.

The Bigg Boss Kannada season 7 winner has done his bit to help the needy. Shine volunteered to provide monthly rations to the needy. He visited the nearby police station in his locality and handed it over to the, requesting them to give it to the needy.