The actor didn’t stop at just words of condolence. In his post, Vishal promised to support Raju’s family, acknowledging the sacrifices stunt artists make for the industry.
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The Tamil film industry woke up to tragic news on Sunday. Stuntman SM Raju, known for his daring work in car stunts, lost his life while filming an action sequence for director Pa Ranjith’s upcoming movie, starring Arya. The accident reportedly happened during a risky car toppling scene.
While the production team has not yet released an official statement, members of the film fraternity have come forward to express their grief.
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Actor Vishal, who has worked closely with Raju over the years, shared an emotional note on social media. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Vishal described Raju as a “brave person” who had performed countless dangerous stunts in the past.
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So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doin a car toppling sequence for jammy @arya_offl and @beemji Ranjith’s film this morning. Hav known Raju for so many years and he has performed so many risky stunts in my films time and time again as he is…
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) July 13, 2025
“So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doin a car toppling sequence for jammy @arya_offl and @beemji Ranjith’s film this morning. Hav 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,” Vishal wrote.
The actor didn’t stop at just words of condolence. In his heartfelt post, Vishal promised to support Raju’s family, acknowledging the sacrifices stunt artists make for the entertainment industry.
“From the bottom of my heart and as my duty I extend my support for them. God bless,” Vishal added.
The news has sent shockwaves across the film industry, especially among the stunt community. Popular stunt choreographer Silva, who has designed action sequences for top stars like Mohanlal, also paid tribute to Raju on Instagram.
In his post, Silva referred to Raju as “one of our great car jumping stunt artists” and said the stunt union and the Indian film industry will deeply miss him.
Despite safety protocols, the job of a stunt artist remains one of the most high-risk roles in cinema. Many fans and industry insiders have called for stricter safety measures after hearing of Raju’s death.
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