Veteran film producer RB Choudary tragically lost his life in a car accident on Tuesday in Rajasthan. The incident occurred around 3 pm near Joontha village in Bewar district. Choudary was 76 years old.
Details of the Accident
According to the Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Raipur Police Station, Manohar Lal Khoja, the crash happened on the National Highway. Choudary was returning from a relative’s wedding in Lilamba village with his nephew.
- The car went out of control after cattle entered the roadway.
- The vehicle crashed into a roadside wall, resulting in a fatal impact.
- His driver, Gautam Seervi, was seriously injured and later referred to Jodhpur for treatment.
Choudary’s Contributions to Tamil Cinema
RB Choudary founded the Super Good Films banner and had a significant impact on Tamil cinema since his first production in 1988. His initial project, Pudhu Vasantham (1990), marked the debut of director Vikraman, earning him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
Throughout his career, he produced numerous successful films, including:
- Nattamai (1994)
- Poove Unakkaga (1996)
- Suryavamsam (1997)
- Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999)
- Aanandham (2001)
- Jilla (2014)
- Godfather (2021)
- Maareesan (2025)
Legacy and Tributes
Choudary is survived by his wife Mahjabeen and his sons, actors Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh. Jiiva starred in multiple films produced by his father, such as Thithikudhe (2003) and Kacheri Arambam (2010).
Following the news of his passing, condolences poured in from the film industry. Superstar Rajinikanth expressed his sorrow, noting, “My dear friend RB Choudhary was a top-notch producer and a wonderful human being.”
Final Farewell
RB Choudary’s remains are expected to be transported to Chennai for his last rites. His sudden demise has left a notable void in the Tamil film community, where he was revered for his contributions and support of emerging talent.
