Stunt artist SM Raju tragically lost his life while performing a dangerous car stunt on the set of the Tamil film Vettuvan. The fatal accident happened early Sunday morning during the shooting of a high-risk car toppling sequence for the movie starring Arya and directed by Pa Ranjith.
What Happened?
Raju was driving the car at high speed as part of the stunt when the vehicle suddenly flipped and crashed violently. The shocking accident was captured on camera, showing crew members rushing to help. They pulled Raju out of the wreckage, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. What was planned as a controlled stunt quickly turned into a tragic event, leaving the cast and crew devastated.
About SM Raju: A Brave and Skilled Stunt Veteran
SM Raju was a well-known and respected stunt artist in the Tamil film industry. With years of experience, he was famous for performing risky and precise stunts that added thrill and excitement to many films. His courage and professionalism earned him admiration from actors, directors, and stunt colleagues alike.
Over the years, Raju contributed to numerous Tamil movies, often working alongside top stars. He was known for his dedication to delivering flawless action sequences, which made him one of the trusted stunt performers in the industry.
Tributes and Condolences from Film Industry
Actor Vishal, who had worked with SM Raju multiple times, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. On social media platform X, Vishal wrote,
“It’s so painful to accept that stunt artist Raju died while doing a car toppling stunt. I have known him for many years, and he performed many dangerous stunts in my films. He was truly brave. My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.”
Vishal also promised to support Raju’s family through this difficult time,
“May God give strength to his family. I will be there for them in the future, honoring Raju’s contributions to the film industry.”
Famous stunt choreographer Stunt Silva also shared his grief on Instagram, saying,
“One of our finest car stunt artists, SM Raju, passed away today while performing car stunts. Our stunt union and the Indian film industry will miss him dearly.”
Current Status of Vettuvan Film
Vettuvan is a multi-starrer Tamil movie featuring Arya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Attakathi Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan, and Lingesh. The film was in the advanced stages of production when this unfortunate accident occurred. As of now, neither actor Arya nor director Pa Ranjith has made an official statement about the incident.
The entire Tamil film fraternity mourns the untimely death of SM Raju, remembering him as a fearless stunt artist who gave his all to bring thrilling action to the screen.
