The shooting of the film is presently halted until further announcement.
Virugambakkam police officials were informed about the accident. They have reportedly started an investigation.
A fatal accident was reported from the sets of P.S. Mithran’s Sardar 2 on Tuesday, July 16. According to reports the stuntman named Elumalai fell from a height of 20ft while shooting an action sequence. He was rushed to the hospital soon after the accident. All the members of the team were shocked after the sudden tragedy took place.
The shooting of the film was being held at LV Prasad Studios in Saligramam, Chennai when the incident took place. Virugambakkam police officials were informed about the accident and they have reportedly started an investigation. Elumalai was 54 years old. He sustained multiple injuries after falling from that great height. As per reports, the stuntman died due to an internal haemorrhage at 11:30 pm. The shooting of the film is presently halted until further announcement.
The production house of the Film Sardar 2, Prince Pictures held a press conference to confirm the news. Through their official statement, they also extended their condolences to the family members of Elumalai. The incident reportedly took place while they were wrapping up for the day. The statement read, “We regret to report the death of Mr Elumalai, a member of the Stunt Union who worked as a stunt rig man on the sets of our film Sardar 2. On Tuesday evening July 16, after the stunt sequences were filmed, as we were wrapping up shooting for the day, Mr Elumalai accidentally fell from a rostrum of 20 feet high and sustained injuries.”
“He was rushed to the nearby multi-speciality hospital where he was treated by a team of doctors. However, at around 11.30 pm on July 16, 2024, despite the intensive medical treatment, Mr Elumalai unfortunately passed away. Our entire team extend our sincerest condolences to Mr Elumalai’s family and we stand with them in this time of grief,” the statement added.
The accident shocked the fans and members of the Indian film industry. Actor Karthi was also spotted attending the funeral ceremony of Elumalai. He paid his last respect and assured financial help for the late stuntman’s family.