Crew member killed in explosion on set of Tamil film Killer

A fatal accident on the set of the upcoming Tamil film "Killer" has left one crew member dead and three others injured. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning at the Binny Mills complex in the Perambur area of Chennai.

The explosion took place as technicians were preparing for a bomb blast sequence. A gas cylinder detonated unexpectedly, severely injuring four members of the special effects team. All four were rushed to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital for emergency treatment.

The deceased technician has been identified as Madhan, who was in his mid-twenties. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The three injured men—Dinakaran, Surya, and Sakthivel—are currently undergoing treatment for injuries to their heads and hands. Their conditions are being monitored.

Police from the Otteri station have registered a case and launched an investigation. Preliminary information suggests the blast occurred while Madhan was transferring gas between cylinders as part of the preparations for the scene. Authorities are examining whether proper safety protocols and permissions for handling such materials were followed, and if a technical malfunction contributed to the...