Veteran Tamil Actor Rajesh Dies at 75, Rajinikanth Expresses Deep Grief

Tamil Actor Rajesh Dies: Very sad news is coming from the Tamil industry. Actually, Tamil film actor Rajesh has passed away at the age of 75. Rajesh's nephew confirmed to DT Next that the actor-businessman died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He complained of low blood pressure in the morning and died while being taken to the hospital. The death of the veteran actor (Tamil actor Rajesh) has caused a wave of mourning among his fans and friends in the film industry. 

Rajinikanth is saddened by Rajesh's death 

Actor Rajinikanth took to social media to express his condolences on Rajesh's death. He wrote how saddened he was to hear the news of the sudden demise of his close friend. On Thursday, Rajinikanth wrote in Tamil on his official X page, "The news of the sudden demise of my close friend, actor Rajesh shocked me and saddened me deeply. He was a wonderful person, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends".

Radhika Sarathkumar expressed condolences 

After hearing the news of veteran actor Rajesh's demise, Radikaa Sarathkumar mourned his death on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "It is a deep shock and sudden to hear of the unexpected demise of #Rajesh. We have done many films together and had deep respect for his vast knowledge of cinema and life. He will be missed by family, friends and the film fraternity. #RIP."

Producer-writer G Dhananjayan expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Rajesh and wrote, "Very sad to read about the demise of actor Rajesh sir, he was a great actor and a respected person in the film industry. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace sir".

Rajesh's career

Rajesh was born in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur to Williams Nutter and Lily Grace Manakondar. 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 play the lead role in the 1979 film Kanni Paruvathile. He acted in K. Balachander's film Achhamillai Achhamillai in 1984. Rajesh also recently worked in TV shows like Micro Thodargal-Azhukku Vetti and Karthigai Deepam. He was last seen as Yadhoom Uncle in Sriram Raghavan's film Merry Christmas starring Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif.

Read also:

• Ashi Singh on 'Uff Yeh Love Hai Mushkil': Story & Presentation Are Truly Unique
• Divya 2.0: Subhanshi Raghuwanshi’s Transformation Is the Talk of Zee TV’s Vasudha
• Mumbai Rains Halt Shoot of Ranbir-Alia-Vicky's Film Love & War, Makers Troubled
• Smita Bansal Exits Bhagya Lakshmi: Bids Emotional Goodbye After 4-Year Journey

Tags : Rajinikanth first look | Rajinikanth life Story | Rajinikanth Political Career | Rajinikanth Story | Rajinikanth Biography | Death News | Live News Updates