Veteran producer and founder of Super Good Films RB Choudhary died in a tragic road accident near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The accident occurred while he was traveling to attend a family wedding.
Reports indicate that the car lost control, resulting in serious injuries. He was declared dead on his way to the hospital. The news has left the entire film industry in deep shock and sadness.
RB Choudhary Final rites Scheduled for May 6
As per the official announcement, RP Chaudhary’s mortal remains will be brought to Chennai on May 6. His final rites are expected to be held in Chennai on the same day or soon after his arrival, depending on official arrangements. Fans, film personalities and industry members are expected to come together to pay their last respects.
His family, including his sons Jeeva and Jithan Ramesh, are currently preparing for the funeral ceremony.
In addition to the arrangements, an official letter from PRO Riaz stated the following:
“Dearest All, The mortal remains of legendary producer R.P. Choudhary will be kept at his residence from 3:00 PM onwards, allowing fans, friends and film members to pay their last respects. No. 16/27, 9th Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004.”
RB Chaudhary’s film legacy
RB Chaudhary began his film journey in 1988 and went on to produce more than 90 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema.
He has given many hit songs like ‘Pudhu Vasantham’, ‘Nattamai’, ‘Poove Unakkaga’, ‘Suryavamsam’, ‘Thulladha Manamum Thullum’, ‘Anandham, Thirupaachi’ and ‘Jilla’. The films he made were full of great family sentiment and universal popularity. It has also featured over 30 directors, shaping many successful careers in the industry.
Celebrities pay ultimate respect
Top stars of South cinema, including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and Pawan Kalyan, expressed deep grief over his death. Many actors described him as a kind producer and visionary who supported new talent without hesitation. Rajinikanth described him as a “wonderful human being”, while others remembered his contribution to family entertainment. As Chennai prepares for his last rites, the industry continues to mourn the loss of the man who shaped generations of cinema.
