Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan, popularly known as Rajan, died after allegedly jumping into the Adyar River in Chennai on Sunday, according to local police.
Authorities said the incident took place near the Saidapet bridge area, where eyewitnesses reportedly saw the producer enter the river. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched, and his body was later recovered from the water.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial reports suggest that Rajan had been facing personal and financial difficulties, though officials have not confirmed the exact cause behind the tragic event.
Rajan was a well-known figure in the Tamil film industry and had produced several successful films during his decades-long career. Colleagues and members of the film fraternity expressed shock and grief over his sudden death, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to the veteran producer.
His body has been sent for postmortem examination, while further investigations are underway.
