Dravidianist and Kollywood film director Pa. Ranjith was granted bail following legal proceedings initiated after a tragic accident on the set of his film Vettuvam. The incident, which occurred during filming in Keezhayur, Nagapattinam district, involved the death of stuntman Mohanraj, who reportedly died after falling while performing a high-risk action sequence. Authorities initially suspected lapses in safety protocols, leading to a case being filed against the director and three crew members.
The accident halted the production of Vettuvam, a film backed by Ranjith’s banner, Neelam Productions. Reports suggest that Mohanraj suffered a fatal heart attack after falling from a vehicle during a stunt. Although he was taken to a nearby hospital promptly, he could not be saved.
Following the incident, the Keezhayur police filed a case against Pa. Ranjith, along with crew members Rajkamal, Vinoth, and Prabhakaran, citing negligence in enforcing safety measures on set. While the three crew members secured anticipatory bail earlier, Pa. Ranjith appeared in person at the Keezhayur court on 31 July 2025 to submit his statement and was subsequently granted bail.
Despite the controversy, filming has recently resumed. Vettuvam stars Arya and ‘Gethu’ Dinesh in lead roles and features several well-known actors in significant parts. In a gesture of support, Ranjith provided ₹20 lakhs in financial aid to the family of the deceased stuntman. Additionally, members of the Tamil film fraternity have extended their condolences and support to Mohanraj’s family during this difficult time.
(With inputs from Times Of India)
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