After Accident on Indian 2 Sets, Director S Shankar Grieves the Death of His Crew Members: 'I Feel It Would’ve Been Better If It Was on Me'

Days after the tragic crane accident that took lives of three crew members on the sets of the film, Indian 2, director S Shankar has shared his grief on Twitter. The accident also caused the filmmaker a severely fractured leg. Shankar said that he has been in a state of shock and has not been able to sleep. The director wrote, "It is with utmost grief, I’m tweeting.Since the tragic incident,I’ve been in a state of shock & having sleepless nights on the loss of my AD & crew.Having missed the crane by a whisker,I feel it would’ve been better if it was on me. Heartfelt condolences & prayers to the families (sic)" Accident on Indian 2 Sets: Lead Actress Kajal Aggarwal Offers Deepest Condolences To The Families of the Deceased Crew Members.

A crane carrying flashlight fell on the sets that cost the lives of three technicians, including Krishna – Assistant Director, Chandran – Art Assistant, Madhu – Production Assistant, and left nine others injured. Kamal Haasan and Kajal Aggarwal, the lead actors were unhurt. Kamal pressured the production house into increasing safety measures and even announced Rs 1 crore donation to the families of the victims. The production house also announced an aid of Rs 2 crores to the families.

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As per reports, FIR was registered against the crane operator, who was absconding but was later arrested by Tamil Nadu police. A case has been filed against him under IPSC Sections 287, 337, 338, 304 (a).

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