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A shocking video capturing the fatal crash that claimed the life of stuntman S.M. Raju on the set of the Tamil film 'Vettuvam' has gone viral. The clip shows a car veering off and crashing during a stunt sequence. The visual is disturbing and has reignited concerns around on-set safety standards in Indian cinema.The stuntman was part of an elaborate action shot when the vehicle lost control. The impact was severe and immediate, and despite being rushed to hospital, Raju sadly succumbed to his injuries. The crew, initially unaware of the gravity of the situation, is seen reacting in horror in the footage.
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