Veteran Tamil film producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday in a tragic car accident near Joontha village in the Bewar district, Rajasthan. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mahjabeen and four sons, including Jithan Ramesh and Jiiva, who are both actors.
For the unversed, RB Choudary was best known for his production house Super Good Films, which has produced several hit and blockbuster films in Tamil cinema. Read on to know about his family.
About RB Choudary's sons, Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh
Actors Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh are the sons of Tamil producer RB Choudary. Jiiva is a well-known actor who also appeared as a child artist in his father’s productions. His notable films include 83, Raam, Ko, and Neethaane En Ponvasantham. He was recently seen in TTT: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil.
Jithan Ramesh is also an actor and producer, known for films such as Kadamban (2017), Japan (2023), and Route No 17 (2023).
Tributes pour in for RB Choudary
The news of his demise has left the film fraternity in deep shock. Fans and several celebrities, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rajinikanth, expressed their grief and offered condolences on the passing of the veteran producer.
Nagarjuna Akkineni took to his X handle and expressed his grief over the passing of producer RB Choudary. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary producer, RB Choudary Garu. His unwavering support in my film journey was invaluable. I will always cherish our association and the wonderful memories of working together on Nuvvu vasthavani,Ninne Premistha & Snehamante Idera. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time may his soul rest in peace."
Superstar Rajinikanth wrote, "My dear friend, Super Good Films R.B. Choudhary is a top-notch producer. A wonderful human being. He has given opportunities to countless young directors and kept the film world alive. His untimely death news has left me in great shock and immense sorrow. My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace."
Thalapathy Vijay and other celebs arrive to pay last respects
The last rites of RB Choudary were held on May 6, 2026, and his mortal remains were brought to his residence in Chennai, where fans and well-wishers gathered to pay their last respects.
Many actors from the film industry, including Suriya, Dhanush, Karthi, Chiyaan Vikram, Thalapathy Vijay and others arrived to offer their final tributes.
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