{"id":33750,"date":"2025-06-02T12:37:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=33750"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:37:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:07:26","slug":"tamil-actor-rajesh-veteran-tamil-actor-rajesh-known-for-his-versatile-roles-in-over-150-films-passed-away-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/tamil-actor-rajesh-veteran-tamil-actor-rajesh-known-for-his-versatile-roles-in-over-150-films-passed-away-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Tamil Actor Rajesh Passes Away in 2025 \u2013 Career Highlights and Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Veteran Tamil Actor Rajesh Passes Away at 75<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh, renowned for his versatile performances across over 150 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Chennai at the age of 75. His death was attributed to a massive cardiac arrest, which occurred while he was en route to the hospital after experiencing low blood pressure earlier that morning. Rajesh is survived by his son, Deepak, and daughter, Divya. His wife, Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, predeceased him in 2012. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Glimpse into Rajesh’s Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rajesh Williams began his cinematic journey with a minor role in K. Balachander’s 1974 film Aval Oru Thodarkathai<\/em>. His breakthrough came in 1979 with the lead role in Kanni Paruvathile<\/em>, which marked the beginning of a prolific career. He gained further acclaim for his performances in films like Achamillai Achamillai<\/em> (1984) and Andha 7 Naatkal<\/em> (1981), collaborating with renowned filmmakers and actors. Over the years, Rajesh showcased his versatility by portraying a wide range of characters, from romantic leads to complex antagonists. His notable works include Sathya<\/em>, Mahanadhi<\/em>, Virumaandi<\/em>, Ramana<\/em>, and Saamy<\/em>. In the 2000s, he transitioned into character roles, continuing to captivate audiences with his performances. Beyond acting, Rajesh was also a skilled dubbing artist and writer, contributing to the industry in various capacities. His recent work included appearing in the film Merry Christmas<\/em> (2024), starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif. <\/p>\n\n\n

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