Sardar 2 starring actor Karthi in the lead began shooting on Monday (June 15), and by Tuesday evening the sets had witnessed a death. Sardar 2 shooting was taking place in Prasad Studios in Chennai, and Prince Pictures, the production house behind the movie announced on Wednesday that stuntman Ezhumalai had died succumbing to an accidental fall during wrap in June 16. 

"We regret to report the death of Mr Elumalai, a member of the Stunt Union who worked as a stunt rig man on the sets of our film Sardar 2.

On Tuesday evening July 16, after the stunt sequences were filmed, as we were wrapping up shooting for the day, Mr Elumalai accidentally fell from a rostrum of 20 ft high and sustained injuries.

He was rushed to the nearby Multi specialty hospital where he was treated by the team of doctors. However, at around 11.30 PM on July 16th 2024, despite the intensive medical treatment, Mr Elumalal unfortunately passed away.

Our entire team extend our sincerest condolences to Mr Elumalai's family and we stand with them in this time of grief." - Press release from Prince Pictures

 

A PS Mithran directorial, Sardar 2 also stars SJ Suryah and has Yuvan Shankar Raja for music. Sony Music label holds the Sardar 2 audio rights.