Tragedy on Jailer 2 sets: 28-year-old worker dies of electrocution during Rajinikanth film shoot
Updated On: 15 May, 2026 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A tragic accident on the sets of Jailer 2 has claimed the life of a 28-year-old crew member who reportedly died of electrocution during set construction. Police in Chennai have launched an investigation into the incident

Rajinikanth in a still from Jailer 2
An accident on the sets of superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Jailer 2 has claimed the life of a young crew member. According to reports, a man working on the film died of electrocution at a private studio in Chennai.
Jailer 2 set tragedy
On Thursday, news agency PTI reported that the deceased crew member has been identified as Karthikeyan. As per preliminary police investigations, the 28-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock while working with the art direction department. The team was reportedly erecting a house-like set for the shoot of Jailer 2.
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