Veteran Tamil film producer RB Choudhary, the founder of Super Good Films, tragically lost his life in a fatal car accident near Udaipur on Tuesday. According to initial reports, the crash occurred around 3 pm local time. The exact circumstances leading to the collision and the condition of any other individuals involved have not yet been officially confirmed.
Choudhary, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema since 1988, built a reputation as a prolific producer. His mortal remains are expected to be transported to Chennai, where his final rites will be conducted. He is survived by his wife, Mahjabeen, and his sons, including popular actors Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh. Jiiva has starred in several films produced under the family banner, such as Thithikudhe (2003), E (2006), and Kacheri Arambam (2010), among others. Further details regarding the accident are awaited.
Tributes Pour In From the Film Industry
Condolences have been flooding in from across the film fraternity. Archana Kalpathi expressed her shock over the loss, remembering Choudhary as a stalwart producer and a very good human being. Superstar Rajinikanth also mourned his demise, stating, My dear friend RB Choudhary was a top-notch producer and a wonderful human being. He gave opportunities to countless young directors. His untimely death has left me in shock and deep sorrow.
A Legacy Spanning Decades of Tamil Cinema
RB Choudhary's first Tamil production, Pudhu Vasantham (1990), marked the directorial debut of Vikraman and earned him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. He went on to back the debut of K. S. Ravikumar with Puriyada Pudir (1990). Over the years, he produced several successful films, including Nattamai (1994), Poove Unakkaga (1996), Suryavamsam (1997), Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999), and Aanandham (2001). His later productions include Jilla (2014), Godfather (2021), and most recently Maareesan (2025). Choudhary was also instrumental in introducing several talents to the industry, including actors and filmmakers like Livingston, Rasu Madhuravan, S. Ezhil, Perarasu, and Rajakumaran.
