Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore towards the flood relief work in Assam, news agency PTI reported quoting an official statement.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal thanked the ‘Kesari’ actor in a Twitter post.

“You have always shown sympathy and support during periods of crisis. As a true friend of Assam, may God shower all blessings to you to carry your glory in the global arena.”

In a separate statement, Sonowal said, “The actor has always been a friend of the people of Assam and his help would go a long way in easing the ordeal of the people facing the flood.”

On July 27, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra announced that she had donated to Assam flood relief along with her husband, singer Nick Jonas. She had also urged more people to come in support of Assam, which is facing a devastating flood. A total of 138 people lost their lives, while several lakh people were affected across 28 districts.