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Akshay Kumar Provides Insurance to over 650 Stunt Workers After SM Raju’s Death

Summary by Indian Express
Stuntman SM Raju's death on the set of filmmaker Pa Ranjith's Vettuvam has sparked debate around the safety of stuntmen in the country.+

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Recently, stuntman Raju died tragically on the sets of a Tamil film, after which questions were raised about their safety. Now Bollywood action hero Akshay Kumar has insured about 700 stuntmen to secure their lives and give them proper help.

A film titled ‘Vettuvam’ is being made under the direction of director Pa. Ranjith, starring Gethu Dinesh and Arya. The shooting of the film has been going on for the past one month in areas including Venmani, Velankanni, Vedaranyam and Vidhamadi in Nagapattinam district. In that regard, a car stunt scene was shot during the shooting that took place in Vidhamadi village on the 13th. At that time, the stunt master S. Mohanraj, who was driving the…

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Box Office Worldwide broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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