Akshay Kumar provides insurance and support to '650' stuntmen

The death of stuntman SM Raju on the sets of Pa Ranjith’s Vettuvam has shocked the industry. 

The 52-year-old stuntman died while driving an SUV in a high-octane stunt scene for the film in Nagapattinam on July 13.

It has sparked debate around the safety of stuntmen on set. Amid the controversy, actor Akshay Kumar has stepped forward to provide insurance to about 650 stuntmen and stuntwomen in the country.

On July 17, reports of the actor providing health and accident coverage for stuntmen surfaced online. The news was confirmed after a



veteran stunt professional thanked the Sooryavanshi star for his generosity. 

Stuntman Vikram Singh Dahiya, who has worked in films like Gunjan Saxena, Antim, OMG 2, and Jigra, told  media reporter, “Thanks to Akshay sir, around 650 to 700 stuntmen and action crew members in Bollywood are now covered under insurance. 

The policy includes cashless medical treatment up to Rs 5 to Rs 5.5 lakh, whether the injury occurs on or off set.”

While his kind gesture is being appreciated, many are questioning the ethics of Hindi film industry.