Tamil film stunt trainer dies during shoot for Pa Ranjith’s film in Nagapattinam-OxBig News Network

Mohanraj, 52, stunt trainer collapsed and died during the shooting of a Tamil film on Sunday (July 13, 2025).

Mohanraj is the son of Selvaraj and hailed from Poongandam in Kancheepuram district. He was working as a stunt coordinator for the film Vettuvam produced by Neelam Productions, founded by Pa Ranjith. The shoot had been under way in Alappakudi near Vizhunthamavadi village, in Keelaiyur police station limits since Thursday (July 10, 2025).

The stunt trainer allegedly died during a car toppling sequence for the film starring Arya. It is being directed by director Pa Ranjith of Kaala (2018)and Kabali (2016) fame.

Around 10.40 a.m, Mohanraj reportedly experienced health complications during filming. He was immediately rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital at Orathur where doctors declared him brought dead.

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His body has been kept at the hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination. Keelaiyur police have registered a case and are investigating. The shoot was temporarily halted following the sudden demise of Mohanraj.