Culture & Entertainment · India Bureau
Film crew member dies in electrical accident at Kochi production site
An electrician working on a Malayalam film starring actor Nivin Pauly suffered a fatal electric shock while setting up production equipment in Kochi. The incident occurred at a warehouse being used as a shooting location.
LSN India ·
A member of the art department crew was electrocuted while preparing the set for a film production in Kochi on Tuesday. Vishnu, an electrician attached to the art wing, sustained the fatal electric shock while arranging props at a godown being utilized for the shoot.
The accident took place during the setup phase of production work. Emergency services were alerted following the incident, though details regarding the exact circumstances and the equipment involved remain limited.
The Malayalam film production, which features actor Nivin Pauly in a lead role, has been halted following the incident. Authorities are expected to conduct an investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatality.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at film production sites across Kerala, where crew members often work in makeshift facilities with varying levels of safety infrastructure. Industry observers have previously called for stricter adherence to occupational safety standards during film shoots.