Renowned Indian Film Producer RB Choudary Dies in Car Crash After Attending Relative’s Wedding
Veteran producer RB Choudary died after his vehicle overturned while he was traveling to Jodhpur for a marriage ceremony, and his body will be flown to Chennai.
- On Tuesday, May 5, veteran film producer Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary died in a car accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan, while traveling to Jodhpur for a wedding ceremony when his vehicle overturned.
- As founder of Super Good Films, Choudary bankrolled 99 films over four decades, producing blockbuster hits like 'Nattamai' and 'Sooryavansham' that established him as an undisputed force in Indian cinema.
- Choudary introduced over 34 directors including KS Ravikumar and Vikraman to the industry, while also supporting his sons, actors Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh, in their film careers.
- Tributes from colleagues including Chiranjeevi Konidela and Rajinikanth followed the news, while family members confirmed his body will be transported to Chennai on Wednesday, May 6, for final rites.
- The loss has sent shockwaves through Tinseltown, cementing his legacy across the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries where he shaped countless careers and stories.
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R B Choudary's demise: Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth express shock
Chennai: Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan and Superstar Rajinikanth expressed shock and grief over the demise of veteran Tamil film producer R B Choudary, who passed away in a tragic car accident in Udaipur in Rajasthan on Tuesday. Taking to his X timeline, Kamal Haasan penned a heartfelt note in Tamil to express his condolences to the family members of producer Choudary, who is known for having introduced several new directors t…
RB Choudary's funeral time, venue and arrangements revealed
Veteran producer R.B. Choudary tragically passed away in a road accident near Udaipur. His mortal remains will be brought to Chennai on May 6 for his final rites, with his residence in Mylapore open for public viewing from 3:00 p.m. Choudary, founder of Super Good Films, produced over 90 films ...
RB Choudary, Jiiva’s Father and Veteran Producer, Dies in Car Accident in Jaipur; Chiranjeevi Mourns His Passing | 🎥 LatestLY
Veteran film producer and Super Good Films founder RB Choudary, father of actor Jiiva, passed away at 72 following a tragic car accident in Jaipur on Tuesday morning. The film fraternity, led by Megastar Chiranjeevi, expressed profound grief over the loss of a visionary filmmaker. 🎥 RB Choudary, Jiiva’s Father and Veteran Producer, Dies in Car Accident in Jaipur; Chiranjeevi Mourns His Passing.
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