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The last public appearance of veteran producer RB Choudary, who died in a car accident near Udaipur on Tuesday, has gone viral, leaving the South Indian film fraternity emotional.
‘I Want To Thank Everyone’: RB Choudary In His Last Video
Choudary was last seen at the success meet of his son Jeeva’s film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil in Chennai on 31 January. The video, widely shared on social media, captures a warm and affectionate moment between the veteran producer and his son.
Veteran producer RB Choudary, founder of Super Good Films, died in a car accident near Udaipur. His last public appearance was on January 31st in Chennai at his son Jeeva’s film success meet, where he gave blessings and shared a poignant moment.
Speaking at the event, Jeeva explained why he had invited his father on stage, saying he wanted to receive his blessings. He described Choudary as an “OG producer” and a towering figure in Tamil cinema, noting that the film had been made on a modest budget and that his father had appreciated the effort.
In a touching moment caught on camera, Choudary called his Jeeva’s son Sparsh to join him on stage. Jeeva, in a light-hearted tone, joked that he felt inferior to share stage with his grown up son. The exchange drew laughter from the audience.
Addressing the gathering, Choudary said he had largely stopped attending public events in recent years but had chosen to be present on this occasion to express his gratitude. He thanked the audience and the film’s team for the success of the project.
“Today I came here to thank everyone. This is an occasion to thank you all for this success,” he said.
Turning to Jeeva, he acknowledged his son’s journey in cinema, noting that while some of his films had succeeded and others had not, he was pleased with the reception to Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil. He concluded the moment by affectionately kissing Jeeva on stage, a gesture that has since resonated deeply with fans online.
The clip has since gone viral, with many viewers describing it as a poignant final memory of the veteran producer.
Who Was RB Choudary?
Choudary, founder of Super Good Films, played a significant role in shaping several successful careers across the South Indian film industry. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the industry, with leading actors and filmmakers expressing their condolences.
Born Ratanlal Bhagatram Choudary (1949-2026), he worked across multiple film industries, primarily Tamil and Telugu, while also producing films in Malayalam and Hindi. Before entering cinema, he was involved in the steel, export, and jewellery businesses. He began his production journey in the Malayalam film industry before moving into Tamil cinema in 1989.
Initially producing films under the “Super” banner in partnership with R. Mohan-associated with the “Good Knight” brand-Choudary later established Super Good Films, a name that would become synonymous with several commercial successes.
He is survived by his wife Mahjabeen and their four sons, including Jeeva and actor-producer Jithan Ramesh, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian cinema.
