While the artist was rushed to the hospital following the stunt mishap, he unfortunately succumbed to the heart attack.
Published Jul 14, 2025 | 2:28 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 14, 2025 | 2:28 PM
Stunt artist Mohan Raj dies on sets of Pa Ranjith’s 'Vettuvam'. (Screengrab)
Stunt artist Mohan Raj died while performing a stunt on the sets of Pa Ranjith’s Vettuvam.
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.
Stunt driver ‘Mohan Raj’ passed away during a risky stunt with a car for the movie #Vettuvam starring Arya and directed by Pa.Ranjith. 😑 pic.twitter.com/63y3OEtE0x
— Cinema Madness 24*7 (@CinemaMadness24) July 14, 2025
Meanwhile, actor Vishal took to X, to share his condolences, he wrote: “So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doin a car toppling sequence for jammy (Aarya) and Pa 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.
My deepest condolences and may his soul rest in peace. May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss.”
He further added, “Not just this tweet but will definitely be there for his family’s future, being from the same film industry and also for his contribution to so many films. From the bottom of my heart and as my duty I extend my support for them. God bless.”
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
Another stunt artist Silva shared his condolences, and wrote on X: “One of our great car jumping stunt Artist S M Raju Died today while doing car stunts. RIP. Our stunt union and Indian film industry ll be missing Him.”
One of our great car jumping stunt Artist S M Raju Died today while doing car stunts 😭😭RIP
Our stunt union and Indian film industry ll be missing Him😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9Qr7Zg8Dbb— silva stunt (@silvastunt) July 13, 2025
Vettuvam is written and directed by Pa Ranjith. The film stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Arya, and Ashok Selvan in key roles. An official statement from the film’s team is awaited.
