CHENNAI: (May 29) Veteran filmstar and writer Rajesh, who scripted his success story as powerful character actor in numerous films, died due to age-related ailment here on Thursday, a source close to him said.
He was 75. He complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a hospital here but was declared dead, the source said.
Several film personalities including Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth condoled his death. “The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocks me. It gives me immense pain. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends,” Rajini said in a post on the social media platform ‘X’.
