Crew member dies, three injured after explosion during SJ Suryah’s ‘Killer’ shoot in Chennai

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.

A 26 year old crew member lost his life and three others suffered injuries during the filming of a bomb blast sequence of the SJ Suryah’s film ‘Killer’at Binny Mills in Perambur. The incident took place during the early hours of Wednesday while shooting an action scene.

Fatal accident during film shoot

As per a report by India Today, the accident happened at around 5 am when a gas cylinder used for the sequence allegedly exploded on the set. The blast severely injured crew member Madhan who was present at the location during the shoot.

He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by the doctors.

Three crew members injured

Apart from Madhan, three other crew members also got injured in the accident. They have been identified as Dhinakaran, Surya and Sakthivel. All three were admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, where they are currently receiving treatment.

Investigation underway

The report also suggests that the police registered a case and began a detailed investigation into the matter.They are also examining the exact cause of the explosion and whether all required safety measures were followed during the filming process.

The authorities are also looking at the possibility of a technical malfunction that may have caused the blast.

The makers of ‘Killer’ are yet to share any official statement regarding the incident as of now.

The unfortunate accident has once again raised concerns about safety standards during the filming of high-risk action sequences. Investigators are expected to submit a detailed report after completing their enquiry.