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NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Tamil Actor Rajesh Dies Of Heart Attack At 75
New Delhi: Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor Rajesh, credited with over 150 films, passed away on May 29, in Chennai. He suffered from a sudden heart attack and died at the age of 75. He is survived by his daughter Divya and son Deepak. His wife Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, died in 2012. Rajesh's nephew confirmed the news to DT Next, stating that the actor complained about low blood pressure in the morning. He had died on his way to the hospital. His body has been kept in his residence in Ramapuram, Chennai, for the public to come and pay their last respects, as reported by The Hindu. What Rajesh, a veteran South actor who has worked predominantly in Malayalam, Telugu and other South languages and also had a stint as a dubbing artist, passed away at 75. He died on May 29, 2025, after suffering from a heart attack, and is survived by his daughter Divya and son Deepak. His body has been kept in his residence in Ramapuram, Chennai, for well-wishers to come and bid farewell. He was reportedly rushed to the hospital; after complaining about low blood pressure. Rajesh's Illustrious Career The actor made his debut with the film Aval Oru Thodarkathai (1974) directed by K Balachander. But his first lead role was in Kannipparuvathile (1979). His career spanning nearly five decades saw him as a writer, television actor, and dubbing artist. Some of his most popular films are with Kamal Haasan namely Sathya, Mahanadhi, and Virumaandi. His latest work was in Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif's film Merry Christmas. Eventually, in the latter half of his career, he shifted his focus to hotel and real estate business in Chennai. In A Nutshell South actor Rajesh died at 75, suffering from a heart attack and is survived by his two children Divya and Deepak. He had completed over 50 years in entertainment with a mix of leading and supporting roles. He began with a small role in Aval Oru Thodar Kathai but eventually went on to do memorable roles in films like Sathya and Mahanadhi with Kamal Haasan.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajinikanth mourns death of close friend Rajesh: ‘Causes me great heartache'
Tamil star Rajinikanth is deeply saddened by the sudden death of his close friend, veteran actor Rajesh, aka Rajesh Williams, on Thursday. He penned a note on X (formerly Twitter), writing about how the news has left him heartbroken. (Also Read: Veteran actor Rajesh dies in Chennai at 75, Radhika Sarathkumar sends condolences) Rajinikanth sent condolences to Rajesh's family on Thursday and wrote of how much he'll miss his friend on X. He 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.' Fans in the comments remembered Rajesh's fondness for Rajinikanth, posting pictures of when they spent time together. Many comments also expressed shock at the sudden death. On Thursday morning, Rajesh complained of low blood pressure and died on the way to the hospital. His nephew confirmed the same to DT Next. He is survived by daughter Divya and son Deepak. His wife, Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, died in 2012. Rajesh's body will be brought back to his residence in Ramapuram, Chennai. His funeral will take place after his daughter's return from the US. Rajesh was a high school teacher before he ventured into acting, playing lead and supporting roles in hundreds of Tamil and Malayalam films and TV shows. He also starred in K Balachander's Achamillai Achamillai, after being introduced by him in Achamillai Achamillai, in a small role. Some of Rajesh's popular films include Thanneer Thanneer, Andha 7 Naatkal and Payanangal Mudivadhillai and TV shows like Alagai, Roja and Poove Unakkaga. He was most recently seen in Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas with Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif. Rajesh also ventured into hotels and real estate business, he is considered one of the top builders in Chennai.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Veteran actor Rajesh passes away at 75; Rajnikanth mourns death of ‘dear friend' says, ‘deeply saddened'
Veteran actor Rajesh, celebrated for his remarkable contributions to both film and television, passed away early this morning at the age of 75. Rajesh's nephew confirmed to DT Next that the veteran actor and businessman passed away on Thursday. Rajesh had reportedly complained of low blood pressure earlier in the morning and tragically died while being taken to the hospital. Born Rajesh Williams on December 20, 1949, in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, he began his career as a schoolteacher before making his cinematic debut with a minor role in K. Balachander's 1974 classic Aval Oru Thodarkathai. Rajesh gained dominance with his breakthrough role in Kanni Paruvathile (1979) and went on to act in over 150 films throughout his illustrious career. The Tamil film fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its revered veterans. Superstar Rajinikanth, a long-time friend of Rajesh, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, stating, '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..' "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 film fraternity. #RIP🙏🙏🙏," wrote Radikaa Sarathkumar. 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 film fraternity. Producer and author G. Dhananjayan expressed his sorrow over Rajesh's passing in a heartfelt post, writing, 'Very sad to read about the passing away of Actor #Rajesh sir, a fine actor and a respected person in the film industry. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace sir.' Rajesh's final film appearance was in the Hindi thriller Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif. Key Takeaways Rajesh was a respected figure in the Tamil film industry, known for his extensive career and significant contributions. His passing highlights the close-knit relationships within the film community, as many colleagues express their grief. Rajesh's legacy will continue through his numerous films and the impact he had on his peers and fans.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Veteran actor Rajesh dies in Chennai at 75, Radhika Sarathkumar sends condolences
Veteran actor and businessman Rajesh Williams, who had acted in hundreds of Tamil and Malayalam films and TV serials, died in Chennai on Thursday (29 May). He was 75. Through his career, Rajesh was known for playing a range of roles as a lead actor and a supporting character artiste. Rajesh's nephew confirmed the news to DT Next that the actor-businessman died on Thursday. He had complained of low blood pressure in the morning and had died on the way to the hospital. He is survived by daughter Divya and son Deepak, who debuted as an actor in 2014. His wife, Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, died in 2012. After news broke of his death, Radhika Sarathkumar mourned his passing on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, '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.' Producer-author G Dhananjayen posted, 'Very sad to read about the passing away of Actor #Rajesh sir, a fine actor and a respected person in film industry. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace sir.' Rajesh was born in 1949 to Williams Nattar and lily Grace Mankondar at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur. He worked as a high school teacher from 1972 to 1979. In 1974, he debuted as an actor with Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, but it was with a small role. He only got the opportunity to act as a lead in the 1979 film Kanni Paruvathile. He acted in the 1984 film Achamillai Achamillai, by K. Balachander. Rajesh also worked in TV shows like Micro Thodargal-Azhukku Vetti and Karthigai Deepam most recently. He was last seen in the Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif-starrer Merry Christmas by Sriram Raghavan as Yadhoom Uncle in the Tamil version of the film. Rajesh also ventured into the hotel and real estate businesses, becoming one of the leading builders in Chennai.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kenishaa Francis BREAKS Silence After Ravi Mohan's Wife Issues Statement: ‘Woman Up…'
Last Updated: Kenishaa Francis slammed trolls in a strongly worded message. This comes after Ravi Mohan's wife Aarti Ravi issued a statement about separation from the actor. Tamil actor Jayam Ravi aka Ravi Mohan recently hit the headlines after his appearance with rumoured girlfriend Kenishaa Francis at producer Ishari Ganesh's daughter's wedding in Chennai. Their pictures went viral, further adding fuel to their dating rumours. Hours after that, Ravi Mohan's wife Aarti Ravi penned a lengthy note that mentioned financial struggles and ongoing divorce issues. Now, amid dating rumours with Ravi Mohan, singer-spiritual healer Kenishaa Francis has slammed those trolling and criticizing her. Kenishaa Francis took to her Instagram story to share a strongly worded message, challenging anyone with opinions about her to confront her directly. She also slammed women who, in her opinion, were more preoccupied with other people's lives than with their own. She told them to 'woman up," suggesting their actions came across as attention-seeking. Meanwhile, she also thanked those who are supporting her. Kenishaa Francis Hits Back At Trolls Kenishaa's Instagram story read, 'Ps : if anyone's got anything else to say to me, then try and come say it to my face. Let's see what you got! Don't use your PR, or use it – couldn't cart. And all you ladies screaming instead of sweeping your own floor – just kinda woman up a bit more please? All of you sound like you need some attention now 🙂 Peace, Imo and warmest hugs to the remaining 9,99.999,9999… of you. Thank you for your love and support." For the unversed, Aarti Ravi shared a strong note on social media about the ongoing divorce proceedings with her husband Ravi Mohan. She expressed financial difficulties, and slammed him for walking away from his responsibilities as a father. Ravi had announced his separation from Aarti after 18 years of marriage last year. Since then, rumours about his relationship with singer and spiritual healer Kenishaa Francis have been swirling on the Internet. When Kenishaa Francis Addressed Dating Rumours With Ravi Mohan Last year, in September, Kenishaa reacted to rumours about her romance with Ravi Mohan. While speaking with DT Next, she said, 'What I see online are blatant accusations and outright lies. I can only remain silent for so long. I have no intention of allowing my integrity to be questioned by anyone." Kenishaa recounted her first meeting with Ravi Mohan during the launch of her song Idhar Yaar Solvaaro, organised by Jiiva. She said that after that initial meeting, they had limited contact, which mainly centred around their professional lives. 'Then, I congratulated him on his family, having seen a video where he spoke fondly of them," she shared. Kenishaa, who is also a spiritual healer, stated that Ravi was one of her clients, and that reached out to her in June 2024, when he was 'mentally and emotionally bruised and battered' from his marriage to Aarti. However, she added that the claims of her being the reason behind his separation from Aarti are 'false claims'. First Published:
