S J Suryah`s upcoming film Killer has been hit by a tragic setback after a blast during a shoot reportedly claimed one life and injured three people. The accident occurred while filming an action sequence, leading to an immediate halt in production and prompting police to launch an investigation.
Tragedy on S J Suryah`s Killer set
An accident on the sets of well-known Tamil film director and actor S J Suryah`s upcoming film Killer left one person dead and three others injured on Wednesday.
As per India Today, sources close to the film`s unit said that the crew was in the process of shooting an action sequence in the Binny Mills area of the city when a cylinder unexpectedly went off, resulting in a blast that left four people seriously injured.
All those injured on the set were rushed to Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, where one of them succumbed to his injuries, sources claimed. The accident has left the film`s unit in a state of shock and sadness. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the explosion. Shooting for the film has been halted. It is unknown whether Suryah was present on the set when the incident took place.
This incident comes days after a man died on the sets of Rajinikanth`s Jailer 2 due to electrocution at a private studio in Chennai.
About Killer
For the uninitiated, the first look of the eagerly awaited upcoming film Killer was released in July last year. Apart from directing the film, S J Suryah is also playing the lead role. The actor released two posters last year. In the first poster, he was seen carrying the heroine over his shoulder with a pistol in his hand, while in the second, he was seen holding a shotgun with a cross around his neck.
Expectations for the film are high as Killer will mark S J Suryah`s return to direction. The director has brought A R Rahman on board to score the music. S J Suryah has also disclosed that Preethi Asrani, the Marathi actress whose work in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Ayothya received much appreciation, will be a part of the film.
Sources in the industry claim that the film, the story of which S J Suryah penned during the lockdown, will revolve around a hitman. Sources also add that the film will be an engaging entertainer with an adequate mix of action, comedy, and romance.
Killer: Blast on S J Suryahs film set leaves one dead three injured
