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The 52-year-old stuntman, whose actual title was Mohan Raj, was driving an SUV in an motion sequence for the movie in Nagapattinam on July 13 when he all of a sudden collapsed. His colleagues pulled him out of the automobile and rushed him to a hospital, the place he was declared introduced useless.
A video of the incident, now viral on social media, reveals crew members frantically speeding to assist him as he’s extracted from the automobile. According to stunt administrators and artists, automobile stunts in movies are inherently extra harmful and unpredictable than most different motion sequences, regardless of the precautions often taken.
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran supplied his condolences, taking to Instagram to specific his sorrow. “Rest in peace Raju! So many moments of magic that might have been unattainable to movie with out your ability and guts. You will likely be missed ceaselessly.”
A screengrab from Prithviraj’s Instagram Stories
Veteran stunt director Sham Kaushal — identified for his work on Dunki, Gadar 2, Ponniyin Selvan, Laxmii, Sanju, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Krrish 3, and Gangs of Wasseypur — known as Raju’s dying “unlucky.”
“I examine it and I’m saddened to listen to about his unlucky demise. I haven’t labored with him, however stunt individuals are like a close-knit fraternity,” Kaushal advised PTI. “When you do a stunt with a automobile, it’s a mixture of a human and a machine. In that case, if there’s a misjudgment, then it may be harmful. The nature of stunts is that they’re dangerous.”
Aejaz Gulab, basic secretary of the Movie Stunt Artists Association, additionally expressed grief after seeing the video on-line. “A automobile or motorcycle-related stunt is commonly dangerous… SM Raju was identified for performing such stunts. Unfortunately, this incident has occurred,” stated Gulab, who has labored in movies similar to Baazi, Josh, Khiladi 420, and upcoming titles Dhurdandar and Battle of Galwan.
The stunt artists’ affiliation, shaped in 1959, at the moment has round 600 members.
Silva, a stuntman and actor, additionally paid tribute by way of social media. “One of our nice car-jumping stunt artists, S. M. Raju, died whereas doing automobile stunts. RIP. Our stunt union and Indian movie business will likely be lacking him,” he wrote.
Stuntman Shankar, who sustained severe accidents throughout a stunt in Chennai Express, stated he was saddened by the information. “I do know that Raju carried out automobile stunts like me. We labored collectively on two South Indian films about 20 years in the past. He is like my brother, and I really feel very unhappy,” he stated.
Shankar continues to carry out stunts in the present day, regardless of struggling extreme burn accidents when a automobile caught hearth on set. “It’s been 13 years since I suffered accidents. Car stunts are probably the most harmful. You want daring and bodily health,” he stated. “After Chennai Express, I continued with automobile stunts in Total Dhamaal and for a Himesh Reshammiya music video.”
Veteran stunt director Ram Shetty — who has labored on Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dharmatma, Vaastav, Sadak, Tezaab, and Laadla — stated his coronary heart goes out to Raju’s household. “Such incidents are unlucky. I’ve by no means labored with him, however many take up this job on account of monetary necessity. Some specialize in automobile and motorbike stunts — they’re very dangerous to carry out.”
Stunt artist Parvez Shaikh stated Raju had carried out a few of the largest stunts in his profession. “The accident occurred whereas he was performing a automobile stunt… I pray for his household. Stunts are dangerous, and each stuntman’s household is aware of there’s an opportunity of harm on the job. Everyone tries to make sure security, however accidents do occur.”
Arvind Gupta, who has carried out stunts in Maalik and Adipurush, echoed related sentiments. “Performing a automobile stunt is dangerous. It’s heartbreaking to find out about him. I didn’t know him personally, however many people are right here for monetary causes,” he stated.
Ranjith’s Vettuvam stars Arya within the lead. According to stories, the movie additionally options Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashok Selvan and Dinesh amongst others. Earlier, Ranjith advised PTI that his movie revolves round a infamous gangster, Cholan, a modern-day Robin Hood, who establishes his management over the Ponni area of Tamil Nadu. As he fights to guard his folks, he makes many enemies but additionally legions of supporters who swear by him. When his rivals realise that Cholan is just too highly effective for them, they harness the ability of the state in an try to carry him down.
