Rajinikanth deeply saddened as his close friend and actor Rajesh dies at 75
Actor Rajinikanth was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of his close friend and veteran actor Rajesh. According to sources, Rajesh complained of low blood pressure and was being taken to the hospital in Chennai on Thursday. His family confirmed that the actor died on his way to the hospital.On Thursday, Rajinikanth on his official X page wrote in Tamil, "The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocked me and caused me great heartache. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends."advertisementHere's his post:
Rajesh acted in over 100 Tamil films and was known for his intense performances. He was introduced by late filmmaker K Balachander in 'Aval Oru Thodarkadhai'. Some of his famous films include 'Thanneer Thanneer', 'Andha 7 Naatkal' and 'Payanangal Mudivadhillai', among others.Apart from playing supporting roles, he also played lead roles in Tamil films. 'Kanni Paruvathile' was his first film as a hero.Rajesh is survived by his son and daughter.Must Watch
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