A boat carrying crew and filming gear capsized during a key sea sequence for the Tamil film Mandaadi, starring Soori. Two cinematographers were rescued by local fishermen.
Equipment worth Rs1 crore (S$150,000) was lost. Luckily, no major injuries were reported.
Director Mathimaaran Pugazhendhi’s shooting is paused pending investigation. The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols in outdoor film shoots.
