STR Silambarasan , has hurt himself in chennai where they where shooting for Vaanam. It happened when STR who was supposed to drive the bike fitted with a Camera in front of it lost the balance and sled to one side making it hard for STR to control the bike crashing him down with full force. It happened in a busy road and the entire crew where shocked for a moment, as the shot was taken in live traffic.

STR with his quick presence of mind crawled to the pedestrian, avoiding the car that was racing behind him. He has injured his legs and hands and was treated for bruises and cut wounds.

Later STR was driven back home and asked to take rest. Hearing on their Hero who was injured, Fans thronged his house at Tnagar which led to few drastic scenes, when STR came out and conveyed the message that he his doing better and he his tired and he needs to take rest.

Hearing STR’s voice and him physically speaking the Fans wished him a speedy recovery and went back home.

The Doctor has advised to take rest for 4 – 5 days, which will indeed harp the shooting of Vaanam.