Indian star Vijay Antony injured while filming in Langkawi

Indian star Vijay Antony was injured while filming an action sequence in Langkawi for his upcoming movie 'Pichaikkaran 2'. – Photo: Filepic

Popular Indian music composer, director and actor Vijay Antony was injured in a boat accident while filming in Pulau Langkawi on Monday.

According to a report by The Hindustan Times, Antony was injured while performing an action sequence which was being shot on the water, for Pichaikkaran 2, his upcoming Tamil directorial debut film.

The 47-year-old was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Langkawi where he was admitted for treatment. No details of his injuries were given.

Producer Dhananjayan later tweeted that Antony was under observation but is "fast recovering" from his injuries.

Happy to share that @vijayantony is fast recovering from the accident injury. He is under observation at the hospital at #Langkawi & his family has reached and with him. They will take a call to bring him to Chennai soon. Let's pray for his speedy recovery & back in action