The makers of Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, postponed the film’s pre-release event. It was scheduled for Thursday but was delayed after the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
They announced the decision on X, stating, “The pre-release event of Kuberaa, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed in light of the tragic Ahmedabad flight crash. We stand in solidarity with the grieving families.”
Makers Express Condolences
Before postponing the event, the team had expressed sympathy for the victims. They posted, “Our hearts go out to all affected by the devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad. We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims. May you find strength in this difficult time.”
Film Cast and Recent Promotions
The film stars Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna. Shekhar K directs the project. Recently, the team released a song titled “Pippi Pippi” at an audio launch in Mumbai. The lead cast attended the event.
Film Industry Reacts with Grief
After hearing the tragic news, many Bollywood celebrities shared their condolences online.
Actor Salman Khan wrote on Instagram, “Deeply saddened to hear about the Ahmedabad plane crash… heartfelt prayers for the families of the passengers, crew and all those affected.”
Shah Rukh Khan also posted, “Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad… my prayers for the victims, their families and all affected.”
Aamir Khan’s team shared a message on Instagram, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred today… Our thoughts and condolences are with the families of those affected. We stand in solidarity with the individuals, communities, and responders impacted by this devastating event.”
Crash Details: AI-171 Tragedy
Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport. The flight was bound for London’s Gatwick Airport. Only one person out of the 242 onboard survived. The aircraft carried 169 Indian citizens, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian.
Miracle Survivor and Crew Experience
Miraculously, a British national of Indian origin survived the crash, authorities confirmed. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, with 8,200 flight hours, piloted the aircraft. First Officer Clive Kundar, who had 1,100 hours of flying experience, assisted him.
Crash Timeline and ATC Communication
The aircraft departed from runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST. Shortly after takeoff, the pilots issued a Mayday call. However, they didn’t respond to further ATC attempts. Within moments, the plane crashed outside the airport boundary. Officials reported heavy black smoke rising from the crash site.
