"Excellent. The frontline warriors are Doctors, Policeand Sanitary workers. It is essential to cheer thesecenturions with an anthem for Kerala Police. I am glad eventhe singing talent was a policeman in uniform.
"I congratulate the higher echelons of the policedepartment for coming up with a sensitive and thoughtful idea.My salute," Haasan had said.
The video titled 'Nirbhayam' (Fearless), appreciatedby the actor, was directed by S Ananthalal, a police inspectorwith the Kochi Metro station.
Meanwhile, the Kerala police thanked Haasan for his"congratulatory message" to the department and said it wouldmotivate every member of the force.
Kerala police on Sunday shared a quote of the actorcongratulating the department and one of its music videos fora "sensitive and thoughtful idea".
Later, state police chief Loknath Behera, in a messageto Haasan, said the department was "honoured and delighted" toreceive the congratulatory message and said it would help theforce to "continue and better" the selfless service for thepeople.
"We are really honoured and delighted to receive thiscongratulatory message from one of the greatest actors ofIndian cinema - Shri. Kamal Hassan. In these difficult timeswhen the members of the police force are engaged in verydifficult circumstances in the field, this message is a greatmotivation to every member of the force in Kerala.
"On behalf of Kerala Police and the Govt. of Kerala, Ithank you for your kind words and it is sure to help us incontinued and better selfless service for the citizens and tothis great nation," Behera said.
Kerala police has been proactive on social media andengaging with the people of the state at a ground level.
The police social media team has been posting variousvideos related to social distancing, hand washing and lockdownamong many others.
The drone videos by Kerala police across social mediaplatforms has been praised by people for its editing and themessage it has been giving out on the requirement of socialdistancing and other safe practices during lockdown to containspread of COVID-19. RRT SS