Actor-turned-politician Vijay visited Jiiva’s house on May 6 to offer his condolences following the death of the latter’s father, veteran producer RB Choudary. The late producer died in a tragic road accident the day before.
Vijay’s visit comes shortly after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), registered a massive win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on May 4.
The Visit
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Location | RB Choudary’s Chennai residence (Mylapore) |
| Purpose | Pay respects to late producer; offer condolences to Jiiva |
| Context | Shortly after TVK’s massive win in Tamil Nadu polls |
Vijay arrived at Choudary’s Chennai residence where the late producer’s mortal remains have been kept for final respects. Amid his hectic schedule after winning the polls, he took out time to be with Jiiva and his family.
The Tragedy: How RB Choudary Died
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2026 (afternoon) |
| Location | Beawar, Rajasthan (near Lilamba village) |
| Cause | Car crashed into roadside wall after cattle strayed onto the road |
| Outcome | Declared dead on the spot |
According to ANI, Choudary was returning from Lilamba village after attending a family wedding when the accident occurred.
His body was kept at his Mylapore residence till 3 pm on May 6, allowing friends, family, and members of the film fraternity to pay homage.
The Vijay-Choudary Connection
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Career Support | RB Choudary backed Poove Unakkaga, a breakthrough film for Vijay |
| Film Collaboration | Vijay worked with Choudary’s son Jiiva in Nanban (Tamil remake of 3 Idiots) |
Notably, RB Choudary had played a key role in Vijay’s early career by backing Poove Unakkaga, which was a breakthrough film for the actor.
Vijay also shared a close professional association with Choudary’s family through his work with Jiiva in the film Nanban.
About RB Choudary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Profession | Veteran film producer (South Indian film industry) |
| Notable Films | Poove Unakkaga (Vijay’s breakthrough), Nanban (produced through his family) |
| Survived By | Three sons – Suresh, Ramesh, and Jiiva |
Choudary was a prominent name in the South Indian film industry, known for backing successful films and nurturing talent.
