Rajesh has done over 150 films in South Indian cinema and has been one of the biggest names in the industry. The actor is survived by two kids, daughter Divya and son Deepak
Rajinikanth with Rajesh
The South film industry is in deep grief after learning about the passing away of veteran actor Rajesh Williams. He breathed his last in the wee hours of Thursday at the age of 75. Rajesh has done over 150 films in South Indian cinema and has been one of the biggest names in the industry. The actor is survived by two kids, daughter Divya and son Deepak.
Rajesh’s mortal remains are kept at his residence for his fans, relatives, and family members to pay their last respects. With a career spanning over decades, Rajesh has been one of the most respected and loved actors in the South Indian industry. TN Deputy Chief Minister, Udayanidhi Stalin, and Minister KN Nehru also paid their last respects to the actor.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan grieve Rajesh's death
Expressing his grief, superstar Rajinikanth penned on his X timeline, “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.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 29, 2025
அருமையான மனிதர், அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.
அவருடைய குடும்பத்தினருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் என்னுடைய ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள்.#ActorRajesh
Superstar Kamal Haasan wrote on the micro-blogging site, "Among the actors who were passionate about acting, my dear friend Rajesh was known for his extensive reading and thoughtful reflection on what he read. His passing, having lived his life with enthusiasm and action until the very end, brings great sadness. I express my condolences to the family who are grieving his loss."
Haasan has worked with Rajesh in movies such as 'Sathya', 'Mahanadhi', and 'Virumaandi'.
தேடல் உள்ள நடிப்புக் கலைஞர்களில் அதிகம் வாசிப்பதையும் வாசித்ததைச் சிந்திப்பதையும் வழக்கமாகக்கொண்டவர் அன்பு நண்பர் ராஜேஷ். தன் வாழ்வின் இறுதிவரை உற்சாகமும் செயல்பாடும் குறையாமல் வாழ்ந்த அவரது மறைவு பெரும் வருத்தத்தை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. அவரை இழந்து வேதனைப்படும் குடும்பத்தாருக்கு என்…
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 29, 2025
Actress Raadhika Sarathkumar, who has shared screen space with the late actor in several movies also paid her respect through a social media post that read, "Deeply shocked and sadden 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."
More about Rajesh
If the reports are to be believed, Rajesh was facing respiratory issues. He is survived by his two children - Diya and Deepak. Rajesh stepped into acting in 1974 with a short but powerful performance in K. Balachander’s "Aval Oru Thodarkathai."
Later on, he went on to make his mark with some notable work in films like 'Andha 7 Naatkal', 'Sathya', 'Mahanadi', and 'Virumaandi'.
During his tenure, Rajesh has worked with some big names from the South entertainment industry - both actors and directors.
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