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The tragic news of stuntman Mohan Raj, also known as SM Raju, has left the entire film industry in shock. Raju lost his life while performing a dangerous car stunt on the set of the upcoming film Vettuvam, directed by Pa Ranjith and starring actor Arya. However, his demise raised serious concerns about essential safety protocols. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has called for strict action against producer PA Ranjith and his team and demanded an FIR. Now, the director shared an official statement on behalf of his team on this tragic incident. He mourned the demise of Raju and clarified that all necessary safety protocols had been followed.

PA Ranjith Reacts To Stuntman Demise On Film Set

Pa Ranjith and his production house, Neelam Productions, issued a condolence note on X. The post read, "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 all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friend."

Shedding light on the incident, the note stated, "A day that started out with detailed planning, caution, clarity in execution, prayers and all our good will, 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 heart break. 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.”

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The team confirmed that all protocol was followed. The statement mentioned, “We relied on the expertise of our Stunt Director Dilip Subbarayan and followed every protocol, every detail that was needed to make this safe. That inspite of all of 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.”

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Following this horrific incident, which took the life of SM Raju, the film industry is extending its condolences and paying tribute to the skilled artist. The accident occurred on July 13 in Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, while he was performing a dangerous car sequence. The vehicle was supposed to launch off a ramp but it lost balance mid-air and burst into flames after crashing on the ground.

The news of the stuntman's demise was confirmed by actor Vishal, who also assured that he will be there for his family's future.