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Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Tamil actor Vishal promises to support family of late stuntman Raju after he dies while filming Pa. Ranjith's movie
Agencies Tamil actor Vishal mourns 'brave' stuntman Raju, who died during filming Pa Ranjith's film. A devastating incident occurred during the filming of actor Arya's upcoming project helmed by director Pa. Ranjith, as veteran stunt performer S.M. Raju lost his life while executing a dangerous car-toppling sequence. The fatal mishap took place on the morning of Sunday, July 13, shaking the Tamil film industry and the stunt community. Actor Vishal, who had collaborated with Raju on many action films over the years, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Through a touching message shared on X (formerly Twitter), he reflected on Raju's immense contributions and courage. Vishal acknowledged the close working relationship they shared, recalling how Raju had always stepped up to perform some of the most hazardous stunts with remarkable dedication. He also promised to support Raju's family not just with words, but with concrete action, stressing his moral responsibility as a fellow member of the film fraternity. "I have known Raju for so many years, and he has performed so many risky stunts in my films time and time again, as he is such a brave person. My deepest condolences, and may his soul rest in peace. May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss. Not just this tweet but will definitely be there for his family's future, being from the same film industry and also for his contribution to so many films..." he wrote on X — VishalKOfficial (@VishalKOfficial) By tagging both Arya and director Pa. Ranjith, Vishal drew attention to the significant impact the tragedy has had on the film community. His message served as both a personal tribute and a public call to honour Raju's commitment to his craft. It also highlighted the dangers faced by stunt professionals, who often remain unsung despite playing a crucial role in bringing cinematic action to notable voices from the industry also paid homage. Renowned stunt choreographer Stunt Silva took to Instagram to grieve the loss of Raju, describing him as one of the finest experts in executing car-based stunts. He emphasized that Raju's death is not only a personal loss but also a blow to the entire stunt union and Indian cinema.S.M. Raju, known for his fearless attitude and extensive experience in high-risk stunts, had been part of countless action-packed sequences in Tamil cinema. On this tragic day, he was attempting a particularly risky maneuver involving a tumbling car when the situation spiraled out of control. Despite immediate efforts to manage the aftermath, Raju succumbed to the injuries sustained during the had contributed to numerous blockbuster films throughout his career, earning respect and admiration for his bravery and skill. Meanwhile, the film that was being shot, reportedly the sequel to the critically acclaimed Sarpatta Parambarai, is slated for release in 2026. The project, backed by high anticipation from fans, now bears the shadow of a tragic loss that will be hard to forget.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tamil actor Vishal promises to support family of late stuntman Raju after he dies while filming Pa. Ranjith's movie
A devastating incident occurred during the filming of actor Arya 's upcoming project helmed by director Pa. Ranjith , as veteran stunt performer S.M. Raju lost his life while executing a dangerous car-toppling sequence. The fatal mishap took place on the morning of Sunday, July 13, shaking the Tamil film industry and the stunt community . Actor Vishal, who had collaborated with Raju on many action films over the years, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Through a touching message shared on X (formerly Twitter), he reflected on Raju's immense contributions and courage. Vishal acknowledged the close working relationship they shared, recalling how Raju had always stepped up to perform some of the most hazardous stunts with remarkable dedication. He also promised to support Raju's family not just with words, but with concrete action, stressing his moral responsibility as a fellow member of the film fraternity. "I have known Raju for so many years, and he has performed so many risky stunts in my films time and time again, as he is such a brave person. My deepest condolences, and may his soul rest in peace. May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss. Not just this tweet but will definitely be there for his family's future, being from the same film industry and also for his contribution to so many films..." he wrote on X by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo — VishalKOfficial (@VishalKOfficial) By tagging both Arya and director Pa. Ranjith, Vishal drew attention to the significant impact the tragedy has had on the film community. His message served as both a personal tribute and a public call to honour Raju's commitment to his craft. It also highlighted the dangers faced by stunt professionals, who often remain unsung despite playing a crucial role in bringing cinematic action to life. Other notable voices from the industry also paid homage. Renowned stunt choreographer Stunt Silva took to Instagram to grieve the loss of Raju, describing him as one of the finest experts in executing car-based stunts. He emphasized that Raju's death is not only a personal loss but also a blow to the entire stunt union and Indian cinema. S.M. Raju, known for his fearless attitude and extensive experience in high-risk stunts, had been part of countless action-packed sequences in Tamil cinema. On this tragic day, he was attempting a particularly risky maneuver involving a tumbling car when the situation spiraled out of control. Despite immediate efforts to manage the aftermath, Raju succumbed to the injuries sustained during the stunt. Raju had contributed to numerous blockbuster films throughout his career, earning respect and admiration for his bravery and skill. Meanwhile, the film that was being shot, reportedly the sequel to the critically acclaimed Sarpatta Parambarai, is slated for release in 2026. The project, backed by high anticipation from fans, now bears the shadow of a tragic loss that will be hard to forget.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stuntman SM Raju dies during Arya-Pa Ranjith film shoot; Vishal promises lifelong support to family
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Stunt artist SM Raju tragically lost his life while performing a high-risk car toppling stunt during the shoot of Arya's upcoming film directed by Pa. Ranjith. The accident occurred on Sunday (July 13) morning. 'So difficult to digest the fact" - Vishal Actor Vishal, who had worked with Raju on several films, confirmed the heartbreaking news and shared an emotional message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Vishal begins shoot for Vishal 30 'So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doing a car toppling sequence,' Vishal wrote. 'I have known Raju for so many years, and he has performed so many risky stunts in my films time and again. He was such a brave person. My deepest condolences and may his soul rest in peace.' Vishal promises to stand by Raju's family - I will definitely be there... More than just expressing grief, Vishal pledged long-term support to Raju's family. 'May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss,' he added. 'Not just this tweet — I will definitely be there for his family's future. From the bottom of my heart and as my duty, I extend my support for them.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Tributes pour in from the industry Popular stunt choreographer Stunt Silva also mourned Raju's loss. In an Instagram story, he wrote, 'One of our great car-jumping stunt artists, S.M. Raju, died today while doing car stunts. Our stunt union and the Indian film industry will be missing him.' S.M Raju has worked in several superhit films. Meanwhile, Arya and Pa. Ranjith's film is reportedly the sequel of 'Sarpatta Parambarai'. Earlier Pa. Ranjith had announced the sequel for the film, and the fans were quite intrigued. According to the sources, Arya and Pa. Ranjith's film will hit the big screens in 2026. The expectations are high for the film.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Stuntman Raju dies during Arya-Pa Ranjith's film shoot; actor Vishal mourns tragic loss
Tamil actor Vishal confirmed the tragic loss of stunt artist SM Raju, who passed away on Sunday while performing a high-risk car toppling stunt on the sets of Arya's upcoming film, directed by Pa. Ranjith. Vishal, who has collaborated with Raju on numerous projects over the years, paid an emotional tribute on social media. Tamil actor Vishal mourns the loss of stunt artist SM Raju, who died during a car stunt for Arya's film. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) account, Vishal confirmed that Raju passed away while doing a car toppling sequence. He wrote, 'So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doing a car toppling sequence for Jammy (@arya_offl) and @beemji Ranjith's film this morning. I have known Raju for so many years, and he has performed so many risky stunts in my films time and again. He was such a brave person. My deepest condolences and may his soul rest in peace.' Beyond expressing grief, Vishal also pledged to support Raju's family in the long term. 'May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss. Not just this tweet — I will definitely be there for his family's future, being from the same film industry and in gratitude for his contribution to so many films. From the bottom of my heart and as my duty, I extend my support for them. God bless,' he added. Popular stunt choreographer Stunt Silva also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: 'One of our great car-jumping stunt artists, S.M. Raju, died today while doing car stunts. Our stunt union and Indian film industry will be missing him.' A screenshot of Stunt Silva's post for stuntman Raju. Raju was a respected and seasoned stunt artist in the Kollywood industry, widely known for his fearless execution of high-risk action sequences. Over the years, he worked on numerous films, earning praise from both actors and filmmakers for his skill, dedication, and courage. The film he was working on at the time of the accident is believed to be the sequel to the 2021 Tamil sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai, which is reportedly slated for a theatrical release in 2026.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sarpatta 2' will commence THIS month, confirms Arya
'Sarpatta,' aka ' Sarpatta Parambarai ,' directed by acclaimed filmmaker Pa. Ranjith , featured a powerful cast including Arya , Pasupathi, Kalaiyarasan, John Kokken, and Dushara. The film premiered directly on a popular digital platform during the COVID-19 pandemic and received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Each character in the film left a strong impact, turning the movie into a cult favorite. Many fans have since voiced that had the film hit theaters instead of streaming platforms, the celebration and reach would have been far greater. The sequel announcement created buzz Following the massive success of ' Sarpatta Parambarai,' Pa. Ranjith officially announced a sequel a few years ago, much to the excitement of fans. However, the sequel did not go on the floors immediately. Ranjith became heavily involved in the production of his period drama 'Thangalaan,' which took up much of his time and delayed progress on ' Sarpatta 2 .' As a result, updates on the sequel remained scarce. Arya confirms 'Sarpatta 2' is happening The long wait for updates ended recently when actor Arya himself addressed the sequel during a press meet for Santhanam's upcoming movie, 'DD Next Level.' Arya revealed that 'Sarpatta 2' is indeed moving forward and that shooting is scheduled to commence in August. His confirmation brought renewed excitement among fans who have been eagerly waiting to revisit the world of 'Sarpatta.' Work to begin after Pa. Ranjith wraps up ' Vettuvam .' Currently, director Pa. Ranjith is busy with the shoot of his next film, 'Vettuvam.' Arya mentioned that once Ranjith completes 'Vettuvam,' he will fully shift focus to 'Sarpatta 2.' With the announcement now official, fans can expect more updates in the coming months as the pre-production gears up. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
