The shooting of Dhanush starrer Maapillai was proceeding at full pace at a village near Tirunelveli when one of the tractor used for the shoot went berserk and injured four people. Dhanush made a visit to the hospital to meet the injured and offered his support.
A song was being shot with Dhanush and Hansika when the accident took place. It was a lucky escape for the heroine claims the unit.
The shooting was cancelled following the accident and has been postponed indefinitely.
The film is directed by Suraaj and is produced by V Hitesh Jhabak. The music for the film is scored by Mani Sharma.