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Akshay Kumar’s Insurance Shields 650 Stunt Workers as Probe Into SM Raju’s Death Continues

Cashless medical payouts of up to ₹5.5 lakh with death benefits illustrate growing industry demands for uniform on-site safety measures.

Following the death of stuntman SM Raju, Akshay Kumar launches insurance for 650 stunt crew members, providing crucial health coverage.
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Overview

  • Veteran stuntman SM Raju died on July 13 during a car-toppling stunt on Pa Ranjith’s Tamil film set in Nagapattinam, prompting a negligence investigation
  • Nagapattinam police have registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act against director Pa Ranjith, stunt actor Vinoth, producer Rajkamal and vehicle owner Prabhakaran
  • Since 2017, Akshay Kumar’s privately funded insurance covers over 650 stunt professionals, offering cashless medical treatment up to ₹5.5 lakh
  • The policy provides nominees a death benefit of ₹20–25 lakh to support families after on- or off-set accidents
  • Industry stakeholders are pushing for enforceable safety protocols and mandatory on-site emergency preparedness to enhance stunt-set safeguards