Malayalam Actor Joju George Injured During Shoot Of A Helicopter Scene In Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life
Joju George injured: Malayalam actor Joju George, who plays a significant role in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film 'Thug Life', suffered an injury to his foot while filming a high-risk stunt.
Joju George injured: Malayalam actor Joju George, who plays a significant role in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film 'Thug Life', suffered an injury to his foot while filming a high-risk stunt. According to reports, George broke a bone in his left foot during a stunt sequence involving a helicopter. The incident occurred during the film's shoot in Puducherry.
Joju advised a three-week rest
Following the accident, Joju George was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where an X-ray revealed a fracture. The actor has been advised three weeks' rest. George has since returned to Kochi to recuperate. A photo of the actor with a walking stick and a cast on his leg has been circulating on social media.
Joju George Got Injured in Leg During The Shoot of #Thuglife
— heyopinions (@heyopinions) June 13, 2024
It Was A Helicopter Sequence Shot At Pondicherry Airport
He Came Back To Kochi Now
Wishing For His Fast Recovery 🤞 pic.twitter.com/LbLVhg1o6e
The cast and crew of Thug Life had been filming key scenes in Puducherry over the past few days. The next phase of production is set to take place in Europe, with actors Simbu, Trisha, and Kamal Haasan expected to participate.
Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life is a gangster action drama co-written by Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, who also stars in the film. The ensemble cast includes Silambarasan (Simbu), Trisha, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nassar, Ashok Selvan, and Pankaj Tripathi.
Thug Life centers on the historical thuggees, professional robbers and murderers in India. The film is jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies. The technical crew features composer AR Rahman, editor Sreekar Prasad, and cinematographer Ravi K Chandran.
About Joju George
Joju George started his career in the mid-90s as a background artist, then slowly moving to supporting roles. His talent was recognised in the 2010s with a Kerala State Film Award for his supporting performances in 'Oru Second Class Yathra' and 'Lukka Chuppi.'
But it was the 2018 film 'Joseph' that truly catapulted Joju into the spotlight. Playing a retired police officer grappling with a personal investigation and inner demons, Joju delivered a career-defining performance. 'Joseph' not only garnered him critical acclaim but also the prestigious Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
He has ventured into production, backing successful films like 'Charlie,' 'Udaharanam Sujatha,' and most recently, 'Iratta' and 'Madhuram.'
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