Producer RB Choudary dies in road accident in Rajasthan
Jaipur, May 5
Ace producer RB Choudary, who bankrolled films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi languages under the banner of Super Good Films, died in a road accident near Joontha village in Bewar district of Rajasthan on Tuesday. He was 76.
According to the Assistant Sub-Inspector of Raipur Police Station, Manohar Lal Khoja, said the accident took place near Jhoontha village on the National Highway. His car driver, Gautam Seervi, sustained serious injuries and was referred to Jodhpur.
According to the police, RB Choudary was returning with his nephew after attending a relative's wedding ceremony in Lilamba village. During the journey, near Joontha village, their car suddenly went out of control when cattle strayed onto the road. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a roadside wall. The impact of the collision was so severe that RB Choudhary died on the spot.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister said the demise of the producer "heartbreaking". Taking to his X handle, Ashok Gehlot wrote, "The news of the demise of RB Choudhary, President of the Tamil Nadu Seeravi Mahasabha and a South Indian film producer, in a road accident in Beawar is extremely heartbreaking. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this sorrow. I also wish for the injured driver to recover swiftly."
The mortal remains will be taken to Chennai for the final rites. In a career spanning over four decades, the producer bankrolled several films which turned out to be superhits, including films 'Nattamai', 'Gokulam', 'Suryavamsam' and others.
His last production was 'Maareesan' was directed by Sudheesh Sankar. It starred Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles. The film's music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was released in July 2025.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Om Shanti 🙏 Such a tragic end for a man who gave us so many blockbusters. I remember watching 'Gokulam' with my family - it was pure entertainment. The fact that he was returning from a wedding makes it even more poignant. Hope his family finds strength in this difficult time. Also, why are we still not addressing the issue of cattle on highways in India? This is not an isolated incident.
A sad day for Indian cinema. While I'm not familiar with all of his films, a career spanning four decades producing hits across multiple languages is remarkable. It's a reminder of how fragile life is - one moment you're at a family wedding, the next you're gone. My condolences to his family and the entire film fraternity. 🙏
This is really sad. RB Choudary was a pioneer who gave opportunities to so many actors and directors. His films were known for family-friendly entertainment. But honestly, the lack of proper road safety measures and cattle management in Rajasthan is alarming. How many more lives need to be lost before authorities take action? RIP sir. 😔
Heartbreaking news 😭 His production 'Suryavamsam' was my childhood favorite - we watched it so many times! 76 is not that old, he still had so much to give. The fact that he survived the wedding but not the journey back... life is so unpredictable. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family and the entire Tamil film industry. 🙏🌸
A great loss for Indian cinema.
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