DISCLAIMER: This article contains references to death.A 26-year-old crew member lost his life and three others were injured during the shooting of the bomb blast sequence of SJ Suryah’s ‘Killer’ at Binny Mills in Perambur. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, when they were filming an action scene.
Fatal accident during the shooting of the film
According to a report by India Today, the accident occurred around 5 am when a gas cylinder allegedly used for the sequence exploded on the set. The blast seriously injured crew member Madhan, who was on the spot during the shoot.He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by doctors.
Three crew members were injured
Apart from Madhan, three other crew members were also injured in the accident. They have been identified as Dhinakaran, Surya and Sakthivel. All three were admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, where they are undergoing treatment.
Research underway
The report further suggests that the police registered a case and started a detailed investigation. They are also investigating the exact cause of the explosion and whether all the required safety measures were taken during the filming process.Authorities are also investigating a technical fault that could have caused the explosion.The makers of ‘Killer’ have yet to share an official statement about the incident.The unfortunate accident has once again raised concerns about safety standards when filming high-risk action sequences. The investigators are expected to submit a detailed report after completing their inquiry.
