Film director Pa. Ranjith, three others booked in connection with stunt trainer’s death-OxBig News Network

Director Pa. Ranjith and three others have been booked by the Keelaiyur Police in connection with the death of stunt trainer Mohanraj during the shooting of a film in Nagapattinam district.

The incident occurred on Sunday during a scheduled shoot organised by Neelam Productions in Alappakkudi, within the Keelaiyur police limits. Mohanraj, 52, a resident of Poongandam in Kancheepuram district and a professional stunt coordinator, reportedly collapsed on the set and was rushed to the Nagapattinam Government Medical College Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

A case was initially registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act. The post-mortem was conducted on Monday morning, and the body was handed over to the family.

Based on the findings from the medical team and statements from eyewitnesses at the shoot location, the case has now been revised and booked under Sections 289 (Negligent conduct), 125 (Abetment of an offence), and 106(1) (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the BNS Act.

Pa. Ranjith, Vinoth, stunt choreographer, Rajkamal, Neelam Productions, and Prabhakaran have been named accused.