On October 15, a tragic incident occurred at the Vidaamuyarchi film set, as art director Milan Fernandez passed away. This unfortunate event transpired while he was working on his next project alongside actor Ajith Kumar in Azerbaijan, a confirmation made by film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan.
Milan had been earnestly contributing to Ajith’s upcoming film, “Vidaamuyarchi,” which had started its shooting just earlier this month. The movie is directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Lyca Productions. The filmmakers also expressed their condolences regarding Milan’s untimely demise.
Milan was a cherished member of Ajith’s creative team, having collaborated on several previous projects. On the day of his unfortunate passing, he was actively preparing for the shoot but suddenly fell ill. The production team rushed him to the hospital, where he tragically succumbed to a severe heart attack.
According to insiders on the set, Milan began to feel unwell while working, and they explained, “Milan suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. He had returned to his hotel after the shoot the previous night, feeling perfectly fine. However, the following morning, he gathered his team for work, but he soon complained of discomfort and profuse sweating. The production team arranged transportation to the hospital, but tragically, Milan passed away before they could reach there.”
The production company behind “Vidaamuyarchi” conveyed their condolences through their official social media account: “Our heartfelt and deepest condolences go out to our Art Director @MilanFern30. May his soul Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.” Additionally, film distributor Karthik Raviverma shared the sad news on his social media account, writing, “#VidaaMuyarachi Art Director MILAN passed away on the shooting location in Azerbaijan.”