Quick Info
| Profession | Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/02/1941 |
| Age | 85 years (died on 17, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death | 17/05/2026 |
Latest News about K. Rajan
17/05/2026
Tamil film producer and director K. Rajan died by suicide in Chennai after jumping into the Adyar River from the Adyar bridge. Multiple reports identified him as the veteran producer known for his work in Tamil cinema, and authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death. He was 85 years old and was survived by his son, actor Prabhukanth.
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Bio/Wiki
| K. Rajan was an Indian film producer and director who worked primarily in the Tamil cinema industry. He was known for his outspoken public persona and controversial remarks at cinema-related events. Rajan produced and directed several Tamil films, including 'Thangamana Thangachi' and 'Chinna Poovai Killathe'. He also served as the president of the Chennai Distributors Association in 2000. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | Son - Prabhukanth (Actor) |
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| Spouse | Not publicly disclosed |
Career
| Debut Film (Director) | Brammacharigal (1983) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2000, Rajan took on the role of the president of Chennai Distributors Association. | |
| 2. Rajan launched his son Prabhukanth as an actor in 2000, who acted in his first lead role through Aval Paavam (2000). | |
| 3. During the early 2000s, Rajan worked on a project with Babu Ganesh’s film Kudumbam Oru Koiyil starring Ramki, although the project was later dropped. | |
| 4. In June 2005, director Rajan chose to shelve his proposed biopic of Sivakasi Jayalakshmi titled Niram Maraiya Rojakal starring Vindya. | |
| 5. In June 2001, Rajan was arrested for attacking fellow producer Keyaar. | |
| 6. In April 2019, at the launch of the soundtrack of the film Ettuthikkum Para (2020), Rajan threatened singer Chinmayi over her claims in the MeToo movement against Vairamuthu. | |
| 7. During a public speech in December 2019, he criticised actors Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, and directors Selvaraghavan and Gautham Vasudev Menon for their loss-making films, making direct reference to films such as Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019). | |
| 8. In 2019 and 2020, he also publicly criticised Yogi Babu at the audio launch of the film Paramapadham Vilayattu (2021), Bharathirajaa for starting a rival producers association, and the Animal Welfare Board of India for allegedly taking bribes. |