Stunt artist collapses on Vettuvam set in Tamil Nadu, dies

On Sunday, Mohanraj was performing a stunt, when he, as per the report, slipped and fell down while jumping off a car.

A 52-year-old stunt artist collapsed and died during a movie shooting in Nagapattinam district on Sunday, The Times of India reported.

The deceased was identified as S Mohanraj, of Selliamman Koil Street in Kanchipuram. As per the report, Mohanraj was hired as a stunt artist for the upcoming Tamil movie 'Vettuvam' produced by director Pa Ranjith's production house Neelam Studios.

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The shooting was underway at Vilunthamavadi village near Velankanni since July 10. On Sunday, Mohanraj was performing a stunt when he, as per the report, slipped and fell down while jumping off a car.

Soon, he developed chest pain and was rushed to Nagapattinam Government Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Keelaiyur police have registered a case, the report added.