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Stuntman Reportedly Dead In 'Horrific' Car Accident
NAGAPATTINAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, JUL 14 – SM Raju, a respected stuntman with decades of experience, died instantly when his vehicle flipped during a high-speed stunt, sparking calls for improved on-set safety, stunt artists said.
- Veteran stuntman S. M. Raju, aged 52, died on July 13, 2025, during a car toppling sequence for the film 'Vettuvan' in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
- The fatal accident occurred despite detailed planning, adherence to safety protocols, and the expertise of stunt director Dilip Subbarayan for this high-risk action scene.
- Video footage shows Raju's vehicle flipping and crew members rushing to extract him, but he was declared brought dead at Nagapattinam Government Medical College after complaining of chest discomfort.
- Actors and colleagues such as Vishal and Prithviraj Sukumaran mourned the loss, with Vishal expressing his shock over Raju’s tragic death during a stunt involving a car accident.
- Raju's death marks a devastating loss for the Tamil film industry's stunt community and highlights the inherent dangers of car stunts despite extensive safety measures.
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