Veteran Tamil film producer Rajan died by suicide on Tuesday after jumping into the Adyar River in Chennai, police said. He was 65.
Incident Details
The incident occurred near the Kotturpuram bridge around 11:30 am. Rajan, a resident of Mylapore, jumped into the river and drowned. His body was recovered by fire and rescue personnel later in the day.
Background
Rajan had produced several Tamil films, including Kadhal Kottai (1996) and Gokulathil Seethai (1996). He was reportedly facing financial difficulties and had been under treatment for depression. A suicide note was recovered from his residence, police said.
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- He was married and had two children.
- Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Industry Reaction
Several film personalities expressed shock and grief over his death. Tamil Film Producers Council offered condolences to his family.
