The Makkal Neethi Maiam leader Kamal Haasan is touring the Kanyakumari district currently to meet the people and to know the problems faced by them in that region. While enroute he came upon a woman severely injured in an accident and waiting for an ambulance. He immediately got down from the car and sent her to the hospital where she has received treatment and is said to be stable.

People who witnessed the incident have lauded Kamal Haasan for his humanitarian heart and timely help which has saved the victim's life. Kamal is set to return on May 19th in time to participate in the conference "Cauverikkaga Tamizhagathin Kural" an all party meet to urge the Karnataka government to adhere to the Supreme Court order and release the stipulated water to TN from the Cauvery river.