Mohanraj's death at 'Vettuvam' shoot: Pa. Ranjith granted bail after court appearance, shoot progresses

Director Pa. Ranjith faced legal action after a stunt artist, Mohanraj, tragically died on the set of 'Vettuvam' due to alleged negligence in safety measures. A case was filed against Ranjith and three crew members, leading to a temporary halt in filming. Ranjith has secured bail, and shooting has resumed, with financial assistance provided to the deceased stuntman's family.
Mohanraj's death at 'Vettuvam' shoot: Pa. Ranjith granted bail after court appearance, shoot progresses
The filing of a case against director Pa. Ranjith caused a huge stir in Tamil cinema. The shooting of the film 'Vettuvam', which was taking place in Keezhayur, Nagapattinam district, has come to a standstill. Stunt artist Mohanraj fell and died while filming a fight scene. Subsequently, the police have registered a case against director Pa. Ranjith and three members of the film crew for not taking proper security measures during the shoot.

Alleged negligence sparks legal action

As per Sun News, it was reported that Mohanraj passed away due to heart attack after falling while filming the scene where he jumped out of the car. He was rushed to a nearby hospital immediately after the incident, but he succumbed to his injuries. The film is being produced by Pa. Ranjith's 'Neelam Productions.' As a result, allegations of negligence against Pa Ranjith intensified after the incident.

Pa. Ranjith appears in court, gets bail

While the Keezhayur police station has registered a case, charges have been framed against all four, namely Pa. Ranjith, Rajkamal, Vinoth, and Prabhakaran. All three of them, other than Pa Ranjith, were granted anticipatory bail earlier and have obtained a court order.
Today (July 31), Pa Ranjith appeared in person at the Keezhayur court to submit his statement on the accident and was released on bail.

'Vettuvam' resumes shooting

Meanwhile, 'Vettuvam' shooting has resumed recently after the stuntman Mohanraj's demise on the sets. Arya and 'Gethu' Dinesh play the main roles in the film, and it is said to have several popular faces in crucial roles. Pa Ranjith provided Rs. 20 lakhs as financial assistance to Mohanraj's family following the stuntman's untimely demise, while several Kollywood stars have also extended a supporting hand to the late stuntman's family.
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