Stunt rig man falls to death during shoot of Sardar 2

CHENNAI: A 56-year-old stunt rig man of Karthi-starrer Sardar 2 died after he accidentally fell from a height of 20 feet while wrapping up the shoot on Tuesday. According to Virugambakkam police, the incident happened at Prasad Studios in Saligramam and the severely injured Elumalai of New Washermenpet was rushed to a private hospital by the crew. However, the stuntman succumbed to his injuries by night.

A press release from the film’s production house, Prince Pictures, confirmed the accident. They said that the tragedy happened after they completed filming a stunt sequence. “Elumalai fell from a platform-like structure that was 20-feet tall and sustained severe injuries,” added the release. The production house and the entire crew extended their condolences to Elumalai’s family.

Based on a complaint from the deceased’s son, a case has been registered.