R.B. Choudary Dies in Car Accident Near Udaipur

Veteran South Indian film producer R.B. Choudary died Tuesday in a car accident near Udaipur, Rajasthan, leaving the industry in mourning over the loss of one of its most influential figures.

The 79-year-old founder of Super Good Films succumbed to injuries from the crash, though details about the incident and any other individuals involved remain unclear. His body was expected to arrive in Chennai on Wednesday. Choudary, born Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary, began his film career in 1988 after working in steel, export, and jewelry businesses. Hailing from Rajasthan, he established his production house, which became known for hits across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema.

Choudary produced landmark films such as Pudhu Vasantham, which won a Tamil Nadu State Film Award; Puriyaadha Pudhir; Nattamai; Suryavamsam; Poove Unakkaga; Thirupaachi; Love Today; Thullatha Manamum Thullum; Jilla; and Godfather. His most recent project was the 2025 Tamil thriller Maareesan, starring Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil. The banner's upcoming film, Magudam, marks actor Vishal's directorial debut and was set to be its 99th production. He earned seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and...