Tragic incidents continue on film sets, despite industry efforts for safety. Lately, another such incident has come to light as a stunt master dies on the set of PA Ranjith’s film.
Stuntman Raju tragically died on the set of Pa Ranjith and Arya’s new film. On July 13, Raju had an accident while doing a car stunt. Tamil actor Vishal confirmed the news on X (Twitter).
Vishal, who collaborated with Raju on various projects, voiced his heartfelt grief over the loss. “So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doing a car-toppling sequence for Jammy (@arya_offl) and Beemji Ranjith’s film this morning. I have known Raju for so many years.
He has performed so many risky stunts in my films time and time again, as he is such a brave person,” Vishal wrote.
There’s new footage out showing Raju in a botched stunt. He was behind the wheel of an SUV during a scene when it went off a ramp, tipped over, and crashed hard onto its front.
Another video showed Raju getting yanked from the badly damaged car and taken to the ambulance.
As stunt master Raju lies on the set of PA Ranjith’s film, netizens discuss on social media and are trying to find where the mistake happened.
Vishal guaranteed his support for Raju’s family. “My deepest condolences, and may his soul rest in peace. May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss.
Not just this tweet, but I will definitely be there for his family’s future, being from the same film industry, and also for his contribution to so many films. From the bottom of my heart and as my duty, I extend my support to them. God bless,” he added.