AR Ameen Injured in Chennai Car Accident

A.R. Ameen, the son of renowned music composer A.R. Rahman, sustained minor injuries in a car accident in Chennai during the early hours of Monday, August 10, 2026. The collision occurred near the Olympia Tech Park signal in the Guindy area.

According to police reports, the incident took place around 3:30 a.m. Ameen was driving a Porsche towards Guindy along Jawaharlal Nehru Road with a friend when a WagonR cab allegedly entered the main road from a side street, leading to the collision. Both Ameen and his friend sustained minor injuries in the impact. They were immediately taken to Kauvery Hospital for treatment and were later discharged after receiving medical care.

The passenger traveling in the WagonR was also injured in the accident. That individual was admitted to the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, where they were treated and subsequently discharged.

Police from the Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing responded to the scene. Officials confirmed that both vehicles involved in the collision have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation. A case has been registered, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances and responsibility for the...