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Crew Member Electrocuted on ‘Jailer 2’ Set in Chennai as Police Open Probe

The death has renewed scrutiny of film-set safety in Tamil Nadu.

Overview

  • The 28-year-old crew member Karthikeyan died Thursday during set construction at Adityaram Film City in Panaiyur, Chennai.
  • Kanathur police opened an inquiry and had not filed a first information report at the time of initial reports.
  • Investigators are examining whether a live wire, faulty wiring, or lapses in safety led to the fatal shock.
  • The production house Sun Pictures has not released a public statement about the incident.
  • Trade reports now point to a possible shift of the film’s release to September 4, 2026, which the makers have not confirmed.