Jun 05, 2025 12:28 PM IST

Several celebrities took to social media to precise their shock and sorrow over the incident that claimed the lives of 11 folks and left at the very least 47 injured. 

What was presupposed to be a jubilant celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden IPL title was a horrifying tragedy on Wednesday night. A large stampede outdoors the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 folks and left at the very least 47 others injured. The incident unfolded simply earlier than the workforce’s official victory celebration was set to start, elevating critical considerations over crowd management and preparedness by native authorities.

Several celebrities have reacted to Bengaluru stampede on Wednesday.

As the nation mourned the lack of lives, a number of celebrities took to social media to precise their shock and sorrow over the incident.

Actor R Madhavan shared his grief via an Instagram story, stating, “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).”

R Madhavan shared his ideas through Instagram Actor-politician Kamal Haasan additionally expressed his anguish over the unlucky flip of occasions, writing, “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).”

Actor Vivek Oberoi posted an in depth message on X (previously Twitter), providing his condolences: “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).”

He additional added, “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).”

India and RCB cricketer Virat Kohli, who was current on the stadium, stated he was “at a loss for words” and “absolutely gutted” in an Instagram put up. The RCB star shared the franchise’s official assertion, mourning the incident.

The workforce had begun the day by visiting the Vidhana Soudha, the place they had been felicitated by Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. However, tragedy struck earlier than the gamers might attain the stadium. Following the stampede, the deliberate victory celebrations had been lower brief. Only Kohli and RCB captain Rajat Patidar addressed the group earlier than displaying the trophy to a packed stadium.

The horrifying incident has now solid a darkish shadow over what was meant to be a historic and joyous event, with the nation and the cricketing world in collective mourning.