K. Rajan

Film Producer

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/02/1941
Age85 years (died on 17, May, 2026)
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death17/05/2026

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. 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 survived by his son, Prabhukanth, who is an actor.

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Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

ChildrenSon - Prabhukanth (Actor)

Career

Debut Film (Director)Brammacharigal (1983)

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 Ganeshโ€™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.
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