Kannada actors drown to death while filming stunt scene: Film industry members express shock

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New Delhi: A film stunt went horribly wrong on Monday when two Kannada actors drowned in a lake near Bengaluru while performing a stunt scene. It all happened when the duo tried to jump from a helicopter into a lake near Bengaluru.

From veteran Rishi Kapoor to actor Kichcha Sudeepa, a lot of celebrities from the Indian film fraternity have come forward to express their condolences.

The stunt act was a part of the climax in the upcoming film 'Maastigudi' where the hero (Vijay) chases two villains who make attempts to escape in a chopper. The hero too hops onto the chopper, which flies over the lake's backwaters.

As seen from the film footage, aired on local news channels, in a fight between the hero and the duo, the hero pushes both the actors from the chopper and joins them in the reservoir to carry on the fight.

As Vijay survived the fatal jump, Anil and Uday, who did not know swimming, drowned in the middle of the lake before they could be rescued.

RIP.Two stuntmen drown whilst filming a stunt from a chopper in a Kannada film. When VFX facilities available,then why endanger human lives? pic.twitter.com/HvPjlrLr8f — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) November 7, 2016

Very upsetting to hear that demise of #anil&uday.. Anil worked wth me in Hebbuli..Silent n a very hard worker.. really sad. RIP

— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) November 7, 2016

Shocked to hear the demise of my dear brothers Anil and Uday. Most unfortunate incident. RIP  — Upendra (@nimmaupendra) November 7, 2016

With unforgettable bitterness of your demise taught the whole industry a lesson about the safety, planning and respect for life in shooting — Upendra (@nimmaupendra) November 7, 2016

It was like a death in the Family. It's totally depressing and Shocking. R.I.P. Deepest Condolences to #RaghavaUday & #Anil Families. — Darshan Thoogudeepa (@dasadarshan) November 7, 2016

Such heartbreaking news.. really upset about it..very hardworking and dedicated people... may ur soul RIP pic.twitter.com/3Vt0TJXxll

— Chiranjeevi Sarja (@chirusarja) November 7, 2016

It is also being alleged that proper safety measures were not implemented by the filmmakers for the stunt sequence.

(With IANS inputs)