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Who Was K Rajan? Tamil Film Producer Dies By Suicide At 85 After Jumping Off Adayar Bridge In Chennai

Veteran Tamil film producer, writer and actor K Rajan died by suicide in Chennai at the age of 85. Reports claim he jumped from the Adayar Bridge.

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Published by Ashish Kumar Singh
Last updated: May 17, 2026 20:45:01 IST

K Rajan Dies At 85: Veteran film producer K Rajan of the Tamil film industry has died by suicide at the age of 85 in Chennai. if the latest reports are to be believed, he jumped off the Adayar Bridge in Chennai. However, there are still more details awaited of his death. Tributes poured in for the veteran film producer. Film stars such as actor-politician R Sarath Kumar, actor Vishal, and BJP leader Khushboo Sundar, among others. 

Who was K Rajan?

In the film industry, K Rajan was a well-known personality and worked as a producer, writer, director and actor. He began his film career as a producer in the early 1980s and worked on a number of films over the years such as Doubles, Aval Paavam, Ninaikoatha Naaliai and many others.

How did K Rajan die?

K Rajan died by suicide at the age of 85. 

When did K Rajan start his career?

K Rajan kicked off his career producing the Tamil film Brammacharigal. As time went on, he started acting too, popping up in movies like Michael Raj, Sonthakkaran, Veettoda Maapillai, Paambu Sattai, Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu, and Selvaraghavan’s Bakasuran.

What do you need to know about K Rajan’s family?

His son Prabhukanth carries on his legacy. Prabhukanth started as an actor, then shifted gears and directed RJ Balaji’s LKG.

Tributes pour in for K Rajan on social media

If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or going through a crisis, we urge you to reach out to the suicide helpline numbers:

AASRA  – 9820466726 

Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health – 9999666555 

Parivarthan Counselling Helpline- 7676602602

Lifeline Foundation- 9088030303

Parivarthan Counselling Helpline- 7676602602

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