Actor Silambarasan offers financial aid to late stuntman Mohan Raj's family
As condolences continue to pour in, legal proceedings have also begun. A case has been filed under sections 289, 125, and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) against director Pa. Ranjith, stunt coordinator Vinoth, Rajkamal from Neelam Productions, and vehicle owner Prabhakaran.Here's the trailer: Meanwhile, Silambarasan was last seen in 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan. He is currently collaborating with Vetri Maaran on a highly anticipated project set in the 'Vada Chennai' universe. While it's not a direct sequel, the film, tentatively titled 'STR49', has already generated significant excitement among fans.- Ends
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