According to the media reports, the Kannada artiste who were recently drowned at Tippagondanahalli reservoir, after jumping from the helicopter while shooting the climax scene of the film, “Maasti Gudi” told the camera just before the shoot that they cannot swim well.

In the stunt, that went horribly wrong, among the three actors Duniya Vijay, Uday and Anil, only Vijay was saved by the coracle.

According to the latest development, in an interview given to Public TV, Anil told the reporter, “I know swimming. But first time I am jumping from a height. So I am a bit nervous, not sure what will happen. I only know a little swimming. I have only swum in a well where you reach the edge after two or three strokes. That’s all the swimming I know. I’ve never had practice swimming 30 or 60ft lengths.”

“There was no specific preparation for this scene. I have come. There are some masters. Vijay is there. The three of us will just jump. That’s all I know. The rest is up to God,” added Uday. He also said that he was acrophobic, which is condition in which the patient feels the fear of heights.

The actor who is famous for doing villain roles in Kannada films further added, “This is the first time I am performing such a stunt. I get scared looking down from the first floor of a building. I hope that all will be fine with the grace of God.”

As there was huge buzz for the stunt, few media reporters were invited for interviewing the actors before the shoot of the stunt, worth of Rs. 1.2 crore.

Reports said that as there was no arrangement of ambulance as well as any specialized rescue team, the 10 emergency respondents carried out the search and rescue operation. Reports also added that an FIR will be registered against the film crew for showing negligence.

By Prajakt