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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.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Rajesh Death News: Karthigai Deepam actor Rajesh passes away at 75
Veteran actor Rajesh, known for his distinguished performances in both cinema and television, passed away early this morning at the age of 75. The veteran star reportedly experienced severe breathing difficulties and was being rushed to a hospital in Chennai when he tragically passed away en route. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Born as Rajesh Williams on December 20, 1949, in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, Rajesh initially began his professional life as a schoolteacher before venturing into the world of cinema. His first film role was a minor part in the 1974 K. Balachander classic Aval Oru Thodarkathai. He rose to fame with his breakthrough performance in Kanni Paruvathile (1979) and went on to star in over 150 films spanning multiple decades. Some of his most acclaimed works include Thanneer Thanneer, Andha 7 Naatkal, Sathya, Mahanadi, and Kamal Haasan's Virumaandi. Known for his expressive performances and commanding screen presence, Rajesh carved a niche for himself as a versatile character actor. In recent years, he made a successful transition to television and became a household name among younger audiences for his role as Dharmalingam in the popular Tamil serial . The Tamil film fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its stalwarts. Superstar Rajinikanth, a long-time friend of Rajesh, took to social media to express his heartfelt condolences, stating, 'I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Rajesh. His contributions to Tamil cinema are unforgettable.' Rajesh's final film appearance was in the Hindi thriller Merry Christmas, starring and Katrina Kaif, marking a fitting conclusion to a career that transcended languages and generations. He is survived by his family, friends, and countless fans who will remember him as a pillar of Tamil cinema and television.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
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 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 from playing supporting roles, he also played lead roles in Tamil films. 'Kanni Paruvathile' was his first film as a is survived by his son and Watch
