Quick Info
| Profession | Stuntman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Poongunam village, Cheyyur taluk, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1973 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 13, Jul, 2025) |
| Date of Death | 13/07/2025 |
Latest News about SM Raju
13/07/2025
Stuntman SM Raju died while performing a car stunt on the set of Pa. Ranjith's Tamil film Vettuvam, which stars Arya. According to reports, the vehicle lost control during the sequence and he suffered severe injuries before succumbing to them shortly afterward.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | S Mohan Raj |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 65 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | 2 |
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Career
| Overview | SM Raju was a highly respected stuntman and stunt director who worked on over 500 films, renowned for his expertise in performing risky stunts involving cars and bikes. He was performing a stunt for the Tamil film 'Vettuvam' when his tragic accident occurred. Despite safety precautions being in place, Raju suffered a medical emergency right after successfully completing the stunt, leading to his untimely death. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. SM Raju's fascination with stunts began in his teenage years, propelling him into a successful career in stunt choreography and direction. | |
| 2. He insisted on personally executing the car flip stunt for budgetary reasons, despite industry recommendations to assign it to a junior. | |
| 3. The tragic incident occurred during a film shoot where he was praised for his skill and ability, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the industry. |