Stuntman SM Raju Dies In Tragic Car Crash During Filming Of Arya's 'Vettuvan', Video Surfaces Online

Tragedy struck the Tamil film industry once again on Sunday, July 13, 2025, as SM Raju, a well-known stuntman, lost his life during the shooting of a car stunt for the upcoming film Vettuvan. The accident occurred in Tamil Nadu during a shoot that required a car-toppling scene. Raju was driving at high speed when the vehicle lost control and flipped, resulting in his instant death.

Shocking video of SM Raju’s crash surfaces online

Visuals from the set that show the car moving forward at high speed before violently toppling over have been circulating across different social media platforms, shocking the netizens. The vehicle was left turned over after the crash, and the crew members rushed in to help SM Raju as fast as they could. However, despite efforts to pull him out quickly, Raju was already poorly injured and died. 

Actor Vishal mourns SM Raju’s loss, offers support to his family

Actor Vishal, who was a close friend and had collaborated with SM Raju on many projects, was among the first to confirm the heartbreaking news. In a post on the social media platform X (formely Twitter), he expressed his grief and admiration for Raju’s courage. Vishal also promised to support Raju’s family in the future, highlighting the bond shared by the two.

Industry is stunned by the loss of experienced stunt artist, SM Raju

Popular stunt choreographer, Stunt Silva, also shared his condolences, calling Raju one of the best car stunt professionals in the industry. He said that the Indian film industry had lost a talented man who had performed in many risky sequences for years for it. Raju had been a well-respected artist, known for his skill, professionalism, and bravery. He had often executed challenging stunts with precision.

No official statement yet from Arya or director Pa Ranjith on SM Raju’s death

As of now, neither actor, Arya, nor the director, Pa Ranjith, have released any official statement regarding the tragic death of SM Raju that happened on the set of Vettuvan. The film is reportedly in its final stages of shooting. It is a multi-starrer featuring Arya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Attakathi Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan, and Lingesh. The incident has left the crew for the film shocked and further updates from the team are awaited.

SM Raju’s death has led people to see the dangerous side of the film industry

SM Raju’s death is a sad reminder of the dangers faced by a stunt artist during the shooting. These professionals are often seen putting their lives at risk to bring action scenes to the screen that make a movie worth watching. The loss of an artist like SM Raju has sparked conversations on the need for better and more safety measures on sets during high-risk action sequences to ensure everyone stays safe on the set.

Our thoughts are with SM Raju’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

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