Pa Ranjith; Late stunt artist Mohanraj on the set of ‘Wettuvam’. Photo Credit: Johan Satya Das/The Hindu and @Bamji/X
Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions has followed the cosmons on the death of a stunt artist Mohanraj alias SM Raju, who died tragically on the set of the upcoming film of the director-producer. Wettuvam,
In a note posted on X, the banner wrote, “Our heart is broken to all those who know and love and love Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friend.”
“One day that began with a detailed plan, caution, clarity, prayer and all our goodwill, as it is on every film set, which occurs in the stages of the crash sequences, ended in their unexpected death,” reading the note, saying that the news has sent the film’s team to shock and heartbreak. “Mohan Raj Anna was valuable and honored to all of us in his colleagues and crew in the stunt team. He was an experienced in doing stunts, whose plan, clarity and execution trusted all of us.”

Banner said stunt director Dilip Subbarayan rely on expertise and despite relying on the safety protocol required for stunts, “We lost a person who had unique experiences and achievements that proud of the quality of their work to their family, colleagues and directors, and it affects us deeply.
The note said, “This death is disastrous. We mourn the loss of a husband, father, an incredible stunt artist and a beautiful person of Mohan Raj Anna.
52 -year -old Mohanraj, son of Selvaraj, came from Pongandam in Kanchipuram district. He was working as a stunt coordinator for the film Wettuvam, Since Thursday (10 July), shooting was going on in Alappakudi near Vizhunwavadi village in the border of Kailaur police station.
The stunt trainer allegedly died during a car-topping sequence for a film starring Arya. Around 10.40 am, Mohanraj allegedly experienced health complications during filming, after which he was rushed to Government Medical College Hospital in Orathaur, where doctors declared him dead.
Meanwhile, the note of Neelam Productions comes a few hours after the Keliur police book Ranjith and three others in connection with the death of a stunt trainer. Initially a case was registered under Section 194 of the Indian Justice (BNS) Act. The post -mortem was held on Monday morning, and the body was handed over to the family.
Based on the findings of the medical team and based on the statement of eyewitnesses at the shooting place, the matter is now booked and booked under section 289 (abolition of a crime), 125 (elimination of a crime), and 106 (1) (not to kill the guilty) (not to kill the guilty), under section 289 (careless conduct), 125 (abolition of a crime).
The news about the death of a stunt trainer sent shockwaves to the entire industry. Several members of the film fraternity – including actors Vishal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and stunt actors, veteran Sham Kaushal, Ram Shetty and Ajaz Gulab, have mourned Mohanraj’s death.
Published – July 15, 2025 01:04 pm IST