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Crew member dies due to electrocution on Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 set; police launch investigation
A 28-year-old crew member, Karthikeyan, died of electrocution while working on a house-like art set for Jailer 2 in Chennai. Police launched an investigation; FIR not yet filed. The incident follows an April clip leak from the set for which Sun Pictures issued anti-piracy warnings.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights on-set safety concerns in film production and prompts a police inquiry into electrical safety procedures on location.
Timeline
4 Events
May 15, 2026: PTI reports details and ongoing investigation
May 15, 2026
News agency PTI reported the incident and that police investigations are ongoing in relation to Karthikeyan's death; the film team had not commented on the incident as of Friday morning.
May 14, 2026: On-set accident; crew member dies from electrocution
May 14, 2026
A 28-year-old crew member, identified as Karthikeyan, died of electrocution while working on an art-direction task to erect a house-like set at a private studio in Panaiyur, Chennai. Kanathur police launched an investigation and said no FIR had been filed yet.
April 2026: on-set clip leak prompts anti-piracy warnings
April 2026
A clip reportedly taken on the Jailer 2 set leaked online in April 2026, leading Sun Pictures to issue an anti-piracy warning and request that fans refrain from sharing the video.
Production on Jailer 2 underway since 2025
2025
The production of Jailer 2 was reported to have been underway since 2025, with work continuing into 2026.