Actress Sameera Reddy got injured during the filming of a song sequence in her upcoming film ‘Vettai’. The film, directed by Lingusamy, would be his first directorial venture after the mega-hit Karthi-Tamannaah starrer ‘Paiyaah’ which released early last year. It also marks return of actor Madhavan in his direction.

It was Lingusamy who give Madhavan an action star’s image in his ‘Run’ a few years back. ‘Vettai’ has Aarya and Amala Paul along with Madhavan and Sameera Reddy. The film’s shooting was being held in the scenic Kutralam locality. Sameera plays Amala Paul’s elder sister in the film.

A particular sequence involved both Sameera and Amala riding on their respective mopeds, both clad in paavadai-dhavani. Even as she shoot was taking place, Sameera’s moped tripped and fell on the road. Sameera fell to the ground and suffered injuries on her hands and legs. Sameera was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where she was administered first-aid. After resting for a few hours, the committed Sameera was back to work. She is also starring simultaneously in Prabhudeva’s ‘Vedi’ opposite Vishal.