On Tuesday, July 16, a stuntman had a fatal accident on the set of PS Mithran’s Karthi-starrer Sardar 2. The stuntman, named Elumalai, fell 20 feet from a platform while filming an action scene and was taken to the hospital.

The film was being shot at LV Prasad Studios in Saligramam, Chennai. The Virugambakkam police were notified about the accident, and an investigation is in progress. Elumalai, who was 54 years old, suffered severe injuries from the fall and passed away due to internal bleeding at 11:30 pm. The shooting of Sardar 2 has been stopped.