Mahesh Babu has expressed his despair over the news of 44 CRPF jawans being martyred in a terror attack in Kashmir Valley.

"Extremely saddened to hear of the terror attack in Pulwama. My deepest condolence, strength and courage to the families of #CRPFJawans. #RIPBraveHearts," the 'Maharshi' actor said on Friday.

Earlier in the day, Allu Arjun condemned the attack. "Heartfelt Condolences to all the families of 42 CRPF Men who lost their lives at Pulwama. Every soldier’s sacrifice will be remembered and honoured deep in our hearts. A very very sad day," the Mega hero said.

Extremely saddened to hear of the terror attack in Pulwama. My deepest condolence, strength and courage to the families of #CRPFJawans. #RIPBraveHearts

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) February 15, 2019