‘A True Legend': Keerthy Suresh Pays Tribute To Late Actor Rajesh
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The veteran South actor died on Thursday morning in Chennai, his niece confirmed to the media.
Veteran actor Rajesh, known for working in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films in a career spanning over five decades, died on Thursday. The 75-year-old breathed his last on Thursday in Chennai following a sudden heart attack.
Recognised as a revered figure in South Indian cinema, Rajesh's passing has left the film fraternity in shock, with heartfelt tributes coming in from all quarters.
Keerthy Suresh also joined the list of tributes, taking to her official Instagram handle on Thursday. On a plain black-and-white frame, Keerthy penned her message and wrote, 'Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rajesh sir. A true legend whose legacy will live on. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones."
Other celebrities also extended their tributes to the South actor and offered condolences to his family. Superstar Rajinikanth, a longtime friend and colleague of the late actor, wrote on X, 'The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocks me and causes me great heartache. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends."
என்னுடைய நெருங்கிய நண்பர், நடிகர் ராஜேஷ் அவர்களின் அகால மரணச் செய்தி எனக்கு அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது. மிகுந்த மன வேதனையைத் தருகிறது.அருமையான மனிதர், அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.
அவருடைய குடும்பத்தினருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் என்னுடைய ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள். #ActorRajesh
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 29, 2025
Radhikaa Sarathkumar also shared her condolences with a heartfelt message that read, 'Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of #Rajesh's unexpected demise. Shared so many movies together and had a deep respect for his wide knowledge of cinema and life, will be missed by family, friends, and the film fraternity."
Deeply shocked and sudden to hear of #rajesh s unexpected demise. Shared so many movies together and had a deep respect to his wide knowledge of cinema and life, will be missed by family, friends and film fraternity. #RIP Sarathkumar significantly shared the screen with Rajesh in a number of films. Meanwhile, actress Kasturi Shankar also offered a personal tribute to the actor, calling him her 'teacher."
What an actor ! What an Intellectual ! What a man ! Who will talk to me about the relation between Adam Smith and Andipatti ….. Miss you miss you my teacher Rajesh sir ! #RIPRajesh pic.twitter.com/brq45uPX7O
— Kasturi (@KasthuriShankar) May 29, 2025
More About Rajesh
Having made his debut in 1974 with K. Balachander's Aval Oru Thodarkathai, Rajesh went on to work in several films as a lead and supporting character. Some of his most-loved films include Andha 7 Naatkal, Sathya, Mahanadi, and Virumaandi.
Besides films, Rajesh also worked in TV shows such as Micro Thodargal-Azhukku Vetti and Karthigai Deepam. His most recent appearance came with Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas as Yadhoom Uncle in the Tamil version.
Rajesh's nephew told DT Next about the late actor's complaining of low blood pressure on Thursday morning, when he passed away on the way to the hospital. He is survived by daughter Divya and son Deepak.
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