Deeply shocked and sudden to hear of #rajesh s unexpected demise. Shared so many movies together and had a deep respect to his wide knowledge of cinema and life, will be missed by family, friends and film fraternity. #RIP??? pic.twitter.com/o0IQQaQtTU

— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) May 29, 2025


Producer-author G. Dhananjayen also wrote, “Very sad to read about the passing away of actor #Rajesh sir, a fine actor and a respected person in the film industry. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace, sir.”

Superstar Rajinikanth also shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor in his tweet.

"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," his post read.

என்னுடைய நெருங்கிய நண்பர், நடிகர் ராஜேஷ் அவர்களின் அகால மரணச் செய்தி எனக்கு அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது. மிகுந்த மன வேதனையைத் தருகிறது.

அருமையான மனிதர், அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும்.

அவருடைய குடும்பத்தினருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் என்னுடைய ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள்.#ActorRajesh

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 29, 2025


More about Rajesh`s career

The late actor was born to Williams Nattar and Lily Grace Mankondar at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur, on December 20, 1949. He worked as a school teacher from 1972 to 1979.

In 1974, he made his debut with a small role in Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. It was in 1979 when he got the opportunity to play the lead in Kanni Paruvathile.

Rajesh has also acted in several TV serials such as Micro Thodargal-Azhukku Vetti and Karthigai Deepam. He has worked in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, spanning an illustrious career over five decades.

He was also an executive member of Nadigar Sangam (South Indian Film Artistes Association). He was last seen alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif in Merry Christmas.

Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to the actor`s friends and family. Rest in peace, Rajesh.

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