For the past few days, the shooting for 'Singakutty' featuring Junior Sivaji, Thalaivasal Vijay and others, has been taking place at Mayiladuthurai. Yesterday, the shooting was completed and they were all to return to Chennai today.
The supporting cast and technicians were staying at a popular hotel near the bus stand. A sudden fire broke out at 10.30pm in the room of the owner.
Seeing this, the film's cast and crew ran for their lives. A call was made to the fire fighting unit.
Chakravarthy, the chief of the fire brigade and other fire fighters rushed to the spot and put out the fire. Property worth lakhs, including computers and other electronics were burnt. The fire could have been caused by a short circuit.