'Vettuvam' is written and directed by Pa Ranjith. The film stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Arya, and Ashok Selvan in key roles.
Published Jul 16, 2025 | 2:09 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 16, 2025 | 2:09 PM
Stunt artist Mohan Raj. (X)
Director Pa Ranjith and his production house Neelam Productions had released a condolence note following the death of stunt artist Mohan Raj on the sets of his film Vettuvam.
In the note, he claimed that the action sequence was planned by “following every protocol, every detail that was needed to make this safe.”
Expressing sorrow, the note read, “On the morning of 13th July, we lost unexpectedly a talented stunt artist and a long time colleague Mr. Mohan Raj on the sets of our film “Vettuvam” in Nagapattinam District of Tamizh Nadu. Our heart is broken for his wife, children, family and all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friend.”
The director further claimed that, they had planned the crash sequence with caution, “A day that started out with detailed planning, caution, clarity in execution, prayers and all our good will, as it does on every film set that stages crash sequences, ended up in his unexpected death. This has sent us all into shock and heart break. Mohan Raj Anna was valued and respected by his colleagues in the stunt team and all of us in the crew. He was a veteran in performing stunts whose planning, clarity and execution we all relied on.”
“We relied on the expertise of our Stunt Director Dilip Subbarayan and followed every protocol, every detail that was needed to make this safe. That inspite of all of our preparations and precautions, we ended up losing a man who had unparalleled experience and achievements, who made his family, colleagues and Directors proud with the quality of his work has affected us deeply. He will have our respect, love and adoration always,” the note read.
“This death is devastating. We deeply mourn the loss of Mohan Raj Anna a husband, father, an incredible stunt artist and a graceful human being. He wanted to be remembered for his work as a fabulous stunt artist and that’s how he will always stay in our memory.”
NEELAM PRODUCTIONS
CONDOLENCE NOTEOn the morning of 13th July, we lost unexpectedly a talented stunt artist and a long time colleague Mr. Mohan Raj on the sets of our film “Vettuvam” in Nagapattinam District of Tamizh Nadu. Our heart is broken for his wife, children, family and… pic.twitter.com/No81kpeLDl
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According to Cinema Express report, the stunt artist died of heart attack while performing a stunt with an SUV, which, as per a few viral visuals, is seen toppling over a ramp. Following which, the crew members on the set rushed to save Mohan Raj, but in vain, as he was already unconscious by then.
While the artist was rushed to the hospital following the stunt mishap, he unfortunately succumbed to the heart attack.
It was further reported that, following the accident, an FIR was registered, and additional charges were added against director Pa Ranjith, Neelam Productions executive Rajkamal, stunt artiste Vinoth, and car owner Prabhakaran. They have been booked under three sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Section 106(1), Section 289, and Section 125.
Vettuvam is written and directed by Pa Ranjith. The film stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Arya, and Ashok Selvan in key roles.
