A tragic incident has occurred on the set of Jailer 2, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old crew member in Chennai.
The accident has raised serious concerns about on-set safety standards.
The victim has been identified as Karthikeyan.
He was working in the art department for Jailer 2 production.
The incident took place on Thursday, May 14, at a private studio in Panaiyur.
According to reports, Karthikeyan suffered a fatal electric shock.
He was reportedly involved in constructing a house-like set for Jailer 2.
Preliminary findings suggest he was electrocuted during setup work.
Police officials confirmed that an investigation has started.
The Kanathur police are examining the circumstances of the accident.
They are also checking whether any safety violations occurred on set.
Authorities are trying to determine if an electrical fault caused the shock.
So far, no First Information Report has been registered in the case.
Further legal action will depend on the investigation findings.
The makers of Jailer 2 have not issued any public statement yet.
There has been no official comment regarding the incident from the production team.
The silence has drawn attention from fans and media outlets.
Jailer 2 is the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer.
The original film starred superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role.
It became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films in history.
The sequel is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
Rajinikanth returns as ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2.
The film also features Ramya Krishnan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Mohanlal.
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty is also expected to join the cast.
The film is currently in production with no confirmed release date yet.
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The tragic accident has cast a shadow over Jailer 2 production.
Safety protocols on film sets are now under renewed scrutiny.
Authorities continue to investigate the exact cause of the incident.
