RB Choudary, renowned producer of Super Good Films, died in a car accident near Udaipur. The company shaped Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, supported new talent, and earned multiple Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. The industry and fans mourn his loss while noting the label’s ongoing national reach.
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Tamil star Jeeva, whose father and noted producer RB Choudary was killed in a tragic accident in Udaipur in Rajasthan on May 5, broke down as well-wishers offered him condolences over the personal loss.
A video of Jeeva crying inconsolably has gone viral.
Producer RB Choudary, father of actor Jeeva, died in a tragic accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan on May 5. Founder of Super Good Films since 1988, he produced numerous successful films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, earning seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Who Was RB Choudary?
Since 1988, RB Choudary built Super Good Films into a key production house that supported Indian cinema in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. The company backed landmark films, including the Malayalam success Keerthi Chakra, along with a long list of Tamil titles that strengthened regional and national film links.
RB Choudary’s breakthrough in Tamil cinema came with Pudhu Vasantham in 1990, which won a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and gave the producer wide recognition. The thriller Puriyada Puthir, directed by KS Ravikumar, further raised his profile. Later, he bankrolled hits like Nattamai, Suryavamsam and Thulladha Manamum Thullum.
RB Choudary Super Good Films journey, honours and new talent
Across several decades, RB Choudary earned seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, reflecting consistent appreciation from the industry. Choudary became known for spotting new artists and technicians. Under this banner, Jeeva and Jithan Ramesh grew as actors, featuring in many Super Good Films projects that connected with viewers nationwide.
More recently, RB Choudary produced the 2025 film Maareesan, starring Fahadh Faasil, showing that Super Good Films continued investing in diverse stories. Industry colleagues often noted that Choudary trusted scripts and teams from different regions, which helped his films travel beyond language barriers and reach viewers across North and South India.
RB Choudary Super Good Films family, roots and public grief
Before entering cinema, RB Choudary worked in steel, export and jewellery businesses. Choudary initially produced films under the Super banner with Good Knight Mohan. After they parted, Choudary retained Super, added Good from Good Knight, and formed the well-known Super Good Films label.
RB Choudary married Mahjabeen, who is from Tamil Nadu. The couple have four sons: Suresh Choudary, Jeevan Choudary, Jeeva and Jithan Ramesh. Suresh produced films for Super Good Films, while Jeevan runs a steel company.
