The tragic bus fire accident that occurred on Friday early morning near Chinnatekur, Kurnool, has shook the entire ention, eliciting strong reactions from many prominent public and political figures across the country. On Friday, Many notable Telugu film personalities took to social media to express their condolences for the victims of the said accident.

Siddu Jonnalagadda posted on his X page, “The news of the tragic bus accident near Chinnatekur, Kurnool, is truly heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with the families grieving this loss, and with those injured for a swift recovery.”

Filmmaker Gopichand Mallineni took expressed his condolences about the accident. “Heartbreaking to hear about the tragic bus accident near Chinnatekur, Kurnool. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured and strength to the grieving families,” he stated.

Kannappa actor Vishnu Manchu wrote on his X page, “Deeply disturbed by the tragic bus accident on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway. So many innocent lives lost in such a horrific manner. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Prayers for the injured and strength to those grieving.”

Anil Ravipudi posted, “Deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district. My heart goes out to all the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. Praying for strength to the bereaved and a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Daaku Maharaaj director Bobby Kolli, Nara Rohith, and Khusbu were some others among Telugu film industry who condoled the victims of the tragic bus accident.

At 02.54 am on National Highway 44 near Chinnatekuru village, an an air-conditioned sleeper bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire, after an individual travelling on a motorcycle collided with the bus's fuel tank. 19 people within the bus, and the motorcyclist passed away.