K Rajan, veteran Tamil producer, dies by suicide in Chennai

Tamil film producer K Rajan reportedly died by suicide on Sunday after jumping from the Adayar bridge in Chennai. The news of his sudden demise has left the film industry and fans in deep shock.

For the unversed, K Rajan was a versatile figure in Tamil cinema, working as a producer, writer, director, and actor. He started his journey in the industry by producing Brammacharigal in 1983. He was known for his work in films like Doubles, Aval Paavam, and Ninaikoatha



Naaliai.

According to police, the reason behind K Rajan's extreme decision is not known. Police sources said, the 85-year-old film producer asked his car driver to stop while crossing Adyar bridge, and "Suddenly came out of the car and jumped into the river."

The driver quickly alerted the Fire and Rescue Services personnel, who came to the spot, retrieved the dead body of Rajan and sent it for post-mortem. Police have registered a case and the investigation is currently underway.