Veteran Tamil producer-actor K Rajan dies by suicide at 85

Veteran Tamil film producer, director, and actor K. Rajan passed away at 85. The filmmaker, known for producing 'Thangamana Thangachi' and acting in 'Thunivu', reportedly died by suicide. AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran expressed his condolences.

Veteran Tamil film producer, director and actor K. Rajan passed away on Sunday at the age of 85, sending shockwaves across the Tamil film industry.

TTV Dhinakaran expresses grief

Political leader and AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran expressed grief over Rajan's death and conveyed condolences to his family and colleagues. Dhinakaran shared a condolence message on X following news of Rajan's suicide. In his statement, he wrote, "The news of Tamil film producer Mr K Rajan taking his own life brings immense sorrow and grief. To the family members, relatives, and fellow film industry colleagues who are mourning the loss of producer Mr. K. Rajan, I convey my deepest condolences and sympathies, and I pray to the Almighty God that his soul may rest in peace at the divine feet of the Lord."

தமிழ் திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர் திரு கே.ராஜன் அவர்கள் உயிரை மாய்த்துக் கொண்ட செய்தி மிகுந்த வேதனையையும் வருத்தத்தையும் அளிக்கிறது. தயாரிப்பாளர் திரு கே.ராஜன் அவர்களை இழந்துவாடும் குடும்பத்தினர், உறவினர்கள் மற்றும் சக திரைத்துறையினருக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலையும், அனுதாபங்களையும்… — TTV Dhinakaran (@TTVDhinakaran) May 18, 2026

K Rajan's career and legacy

K Rajan was known for producing several Tamil films, including 'Thangamana Thangachi' and 'Chinna Poovai Killathe'. Over the years, he earned recognition in the industry not only as a producer and director but also as an actor.

Apart from his work behind the camera, Rajan appeared in multiple Tamil films such as 'Michael Raj', 'Sonthakkaran', 'Veettoda Mappillai', 'Paambhu Sattai', 'Thunivu' and 'Bakasuran'. News of his demise prompted an outpouring of grief from members of the Tamil film fraternity, with several celebrities mourning the loss of the veteran filmmaker and actor. (ANI)

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