Veteran Tamil producer K Rajan dies by suicide after allegedly jumping into Adyar river in Chennai
Updated On: 17 May, 2026 10:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran Tamil producer K Rajan reportedly died by suicide after allegedly jumping into Chennai’s Adyar River. Known for his outspoken views on industry issues, the 85-year-old filmmaker’s death has shocked the Tamil film fraternity and triggered an outpouring of condolences online

K Rajan (Instagram)
Veteran Tamil film producer and distributor K Rajan has reportedly died by suicide after allegedly jumping into the Adyar River in Chennai on Sunday. He was 85. The shocking news has left the Tamil film industry in mourning, with several actors, producers, and film personalities expressing grief over his sudden demise.
K Rajan dies by suicide at 85
According to initial police reports, K Rajan allegedly jumped from the Adyar bridge into the river. Fire and rescue personnel later recovered his body and shifted it to a government hospital for postmortem procedures. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death, though the reasons behind the tragic incident remain unclear at this stage.
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