Noted Kollywood director Vetrimaaran's assistant director and supporting actor, Saran Raj, passed away after meeting a fatal car accident on Thursday, June 8. According to several media reports, the accident occurred around 11:30 PM in KK Nagar in Chennai. 

The tragic incident occurred when Palaniappan, another supporting actor, rammed his car into Saran Raj's bike. Reports suggest that Palaniappan was driving under the influence of alcohol.