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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pa Ranjith writes about the devastating loss of stuntman SM Raju during Vettuvam shooting: ‘We followed every protocol necessary to make this safe…'
A tragic accident on the sets of Pa Ranjith's upcoming movie Vettuvam has led to the untimely demise of stunt artist . The incident occurred on July 13 in Nagapattinam during the filming of a high-intensity action scene involving multiple four-wheeler vehicles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now check out the post here: The 52-year-old collapsed while performing the stunt behind the wheel, and crew members immediately rushed him to hospital. However, he was declared brought dead. Stuntman SM Raju dies on 'Vettuvam' set| FIR filed against Director Pa Ranjith Filmmaker Pa Ranjith has now taken to his social media account to express his grief and pay tribute to . 'On the morning of 13th July, we unexpectedly lost a talented stunt artist and a long-time colleague, Mr Mohan Raj, on the sets of our film Vettuvam in the Nagapattinam district of Tamizh Nadu. Our heart is broken for his wife, children, family, and all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friend.' A Veteran Respected for His Craft He further shared that the day began with extensive safety preparations, typical of such sequences: 'A day that started out with detailed planning, caution, clarity in execution, prayers, and all our goodwill—as it does on every film set that stages crash sequences—ended up in his unexpected death. This has sent us all into shock and heartbreak.' Remembered as More Than Just a Stunt Artist The Thangalaan director recalled Raju's professional legacy and the respect he commanded in the film industry: 'Mohan Raj Anna was valued and respected by his colleagues in the stunt team and all of us in the crew. He was a veteran in performing stunts—someone whose planning, clarity, and execution we all relied on. We relied on the expertise of our Stunt Director Dilip Subbarayan and followed every protocol, every detail necessary to make this safe. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That in spite of all our preparations and precautions, we ended up losing a man who had unparalleled experience and achievements—who made his family, colleagues, and directors proud with the quality of his work—has affected us deeply. He will have our respect, love, and adoration always.' Ranjith further noted that Raju would be remembered not only for his cinematic contributions but also for the person he was: 'This death is devastating. We deeply mourn the loss of Mohan Raj Anna—a husband, father, an incredible stunt artist, and a graceful human being. He wanted to be remembered for his work as a fabulous stunt artist, and that's how he will always stay in our memory.' Industry Reacts to the Tragic Loss The incident has sparked conversations around on-set safety, and many of the big names in the industry, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, have shared a heart-wrenching note on Raju's demise.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Mohanraj will always stay in our memory': Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions condoles stunt artist's death on ‘Vettuvam' sets
Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions has condoled the passing of Mohanraj a.k.a SM Raju, a stunt artist who died tragically on the sets of the director-producer's upcoming film Vettuvam. In a note posted on X, the banner wrote, 'Our heart is broken for his wife, children, family and all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friend.' 'A day that started out with detailed planning, caution, clarity in execution, prayers and all our goodwill, as it does on every film set that stages crash sequences, ended up in his unexpected death,' read the note, adding that the news has sent the team of the film into shock and heartbreak. 'Mohan Raj Anna was valued and respected by his colleagues in the stunt team and all of us in the crew. He was a veteran in performing stunts whose planning, clarity and execution we all relied on.' The banner added that despite relying on the expertise of stunt director Dilip Subbarayan and the safety protocols needed for the stunt, 'we ended up losing a man who had unparalleled experience and achievements, who made his family, colleagues, and directors proud with the quality of his work, and this has affected us deeply. He will have our respect, love, and adoration always.' 'This death is devastating. We deeply mourn the loss of Mohan Raj Anna a husband, father, an incredible stunt artist and a graceful human being. He wanted to be remembered for his work as a fabulous stunt artist, and that's how he will always stay in our memory,' the note added. NEELAM PRODUCTIONS CONDOLENCE NOTE On the morning of 13th July, we lost unexpectedly a talented stunt artist and a long time colleague Mr. Mohan Raj on the sets of our film "Vettuvam" in Nagapattinam District of Tamizh Nadu. Our heart is broken for his wife, children, family and… — (@beemji) July 15, 2025 Mohanraj, 52, son of Selvaraj, hailed from Poongandam in Kancheepuram district. He was working as a stunt coordinator for the film Vettuvam, the shoot of which had been underway in Alappakudi near Vizhunthamavadi village, in Keelaiyur police station limits since Thursday (July 10). The stunt trainer allegedly died during a car-toppling sequence for the film starring Arya. Around 10.40 a.m, Mohanraj reportedly experienced health complications during filming, after which he was rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital at Orathur, where doctors declared him dead. Meanwhile, Neelam Productions' note comes just hours after the Keelaiyur Police booked Ranjith and three others in connection with the death of the stunt trainer. A case was initially registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act. The post-mortem was conducted on Monday morning, and the body was handed over to the family. Based on the findings from the medical team and statements from eyewitnesses at the shoot location, the case has now been revised and booked under Sections 289 (Negligent conduct), 125 (Abetment of an offence), and 106(1) (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the BNS Act The news about the demise of the stunt trainer sent shockwaves across the industry. Many members of the film fraternity — including actors Vishal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and stunt artists, veterans Sham Kaushal, Ram Shetty, and Aejaz Gulab — have mourned the death of Mohanraj.
