RB Choudary dies at 79 in a Rajasthan road accident; Rajinikanth, Pawan Kalyan pays tribute

New Delhi: Veteran film producer RB Choudary, founder of Super Good Films and a key figure in South Indian cinema, died at the age of 79 in a road accident in Rajasthan on May 5, 2026. He was traveling from Udaipur to Jodhpur for a wedding when his vehicle overturned. He suffered serious injuries and died while undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.

A Rajasthani Businessman Who Changed South Indian Cinema

Ratanlal Bhagataram Choudary, known as RB Choudary, did not plan to become a film producer. He came from a Rajasthani family and started his career in businesses like steel, exports, and jewellery. But his interest in cinema grew stronger, and he eventually chose films.

This decision led to a journey of more than 40 years, during which he became one of the most important producers in South Indian cinema.

In 1988, he started his production banner called “Super.” He first worked in the Malayalam film industry and produced a few films there. In 1989, he entered Tamil cinema and partnered with R. Mohan. When they separated, Choudary took the word “Good” from Mohan’s brand “Good Knight” and created the name “Super Good Films.”

This banner later became very famous in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and other regions.

The Accident That Took His Life

On May 5, 2026, RB Choudary died in a road accident in Rajasthan. He was traveling from Udaipur to Jodhpur to attend a wedding when his vehicle overturned.

He suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. However, he died while receiving treatment.

His body was expected to be brought to Chennai on May 6, and many well-known actors from Tamil and Telugu cinema were expected to attend his funeral.

His team confirmed the news and said that his contribution to Indian cinema would always be remembered. They called his death an irreplaceable loss.

A Career of Over 100 Films and Bold Decisions

RB Choudary produced more than 100 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. Some of his well-known films include Nattamai, Poove Unakkaga, Thulladha Manamum Thullum, Anandham, Raja, and Suryavamsam.

He won three Filmfare Awards during his career.

He supported many new directors and gave them their first opportunities. For example, he produced the debut film of director K. S. Ravikumar. His first Tamil film Pudhu Vasantham won a state award.

Choudary did not just focus on big hits. He took risks, supported new ideas, and trusted unknown talent. His films were known for strong stories, emotional content, and music that appealed to families.

Even in his later years, he stayed active. His last film was Maareesan, showing that he never lost his passion for cinema.

The Unfinished Dream with Vijay

One of the most emotional parts of his story is the film that never got made.

In 2018, actor Jiiva said that Super Good Films would produce its 100th film with Vijay as the lead actor. This was important because Choudary had worked with Vijay many times earlier.

In 2022, Jiiva confirmed this plan again, and reports said Choudary had even met Vijay for the project.

But the film never happened. Vijay later moved into politics and stepped away from acting. Soon after, Choudary passed away.

This left the dream incomplete—a final film that was meant to celebrate a long partnership but never came to life.

A Family Connected to Cinema

RB Choudary’s legacy continues through his family.

He was married to Mahjabeen and had four sons: Suresh, Jeevan, Jithan Ramesh, and Jiiva. Jithan Ramesh and Jiiva became actors, while Suresh became a producer and Jeevan worked in the steel business.

Jiiva built a strong career in Tamil cinema with films like Ko, Mugamoodi, and Gorilla.

In the 2010s, Jithan Ramesh started helping manage Super Good Films, showing that the production house was meant to continue across generations.

Tributes from the Film Industry

Many big names from Indian cinema shared their grief.

Rajinikanth said Choudary was not only a great producer but also a wonderful human being who gave chances to many young directors.

Chiranjeevi said he was heartbroken and remembered Choudary as someone who helped shape many careers.

Pawan Kalyan recalled working with him and praised his ability to choose stories that connected with family audiences.

Actors like Venkat Prabhu, Sarathkumar, and Khushbu Sundar also shared emotional messages, remembering him as a mentor, supporter, and kind person.

What the Industry Has Lost

RB Choudary was more than just a producer. He connected different cultures and industries. Though he came from Rajasthan, he became deeply involved in Tamil and Telugu cinema.

He supported family-friendly films when trends were changing. Then He also gave chances to newcomers when others preferred safe options. He explored Malayalam cinema early, before many others did.

His work helped shape the careers of many actors, directors, and technicians.

Super Good Films will continue under his son Suresh. But the man who built it is gone. And with him, his last dream—the 100th film that would have completed his journey.

South Indian cinema has lost a major figure. His absence will be deeply felt.