Kamal Haasan, Nani lead tributes after producer RB Choudary dies in car accident

Kamal Haasan, Nani and several film personalities paid tribute after producer RB Choudary died in a car accident on Tuesday. Their messages remembered his support for younger artistes as the Tamil and Telugu industries mourned his sudden death.

In Short

• Producer RB Choudary died Tuesday when his car hit a roadside wall
• Kamal Haasan called him a courageous innovator who backed younger artists
• Nani recalled working with Choudary during Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu shoot

Veteran producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday in a car accident while returning from Udaipur. Kamal Haasan wrote a heartfelt tribute to the producer, calling him a courageous innovator and a man who held a sanctuary for younger artists to succeed. Many celebrities from the Tamil and Telugu industries have expressed their shock over his sudden death.

Kamal Haasan was shocked to hear the news of RB Choudary's accident. In his tribute, he talked about how the producer was instrumental in introducing many to the film industry and provided turning points in their careers.

Telugu actor Nani remembered the time he spent with him during the shooting of Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu and offered his condolences.

Actor Vishal, in his X post, claimed that he was unable to digest the news in the midst of a shoot. Calling him a prolific producer, he prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

Here are some more tributes:

RB Choudary's accident and funeral

On Tuesday afternoon, Choudary was returning from Lilamba village after attending a family wedding. Their car crashed into a roadside wall when cattle strayed. According to an ANI report, he was declared dead on the spot.

RB Choudary's body will be kept at his Mylapore residence in Chennai till 3 pm on Wednesday, where friends, family and industry colleagues can pay homage to him.

The late producer is survived by three sons, Suresh, Ramesh and Jiiva.

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