# Indian Cinema Loses One of Its Most Quietly Powerful Pillars — RB Choudary, 79, Is No More

URL: https://technosports.co.in/indian-cinema-loses-one-of-its-most/  
Published: 2026-05-06  
Updated: 2026-05-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Veteran producer RB Choudary, the man behind Super Good Films and dozens of iconic Indian films, passed away on May 5, 2026, following a tragic road accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Some names don’t trend on social media, but they quietly shape entire careers and eras of cinema. RB Choudary was one such name. The founder of [Super Good Films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Good_Films) — one of South India’s most respected production houses — passed away at the age of 79 after a fatal car accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan. His body was brought back to Chennai on May 6, 2026, for the funeral.

The film fraternity across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi industries is in mourning.

### RB Choudary: Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Full Name** | RB Choudary |
| **Age at Passing** | 79 |
| **Production House** | Super Good Films |
| **Industries Covered** | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi |
| **Notable Films** | Shahjahan, Jilla, Thirupaachi, Annavaram, Keerthi Chakra, Godfather |
| **Stars He Worked With** | Thalapathy Vijay, Pawan Kalyan, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh |
| **Survived By** | Wife Mahjabeen, sons Jiiva, Jithan Ramesh, Suresh & Jeevan |

### The Man Who Built An Empire From Steel To Silver Screen

Originally from a Rajasthani family with roots in steel, exports, and jewellery, RB Choudary took a bold leap into films — first in Malayalam under the “Super” banner, then into Tamil cinema in 1989 in partnership with R. Mohan of Good Knight. What followed was decades of consistent, quality production that touched virtually every major South Indian star of his generation.

![RB Choudary](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ebxxhchc.jpg)

He backed Thalapathy Vijay’s *Shahjahan*, *Jilla*, and *Thirupaachi*, produced Pawan Kalyan’s *Suswagatham* and *Annavaram*, brought Mohanlal’s *Keerthi Chakra* to screens, and even co-produced Chiranjeevi’s *Godfather*. That’s not a filmography — that’s a legacy.

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### Industry Pays Tribute

Chiranjeevi, who worked with Choudary on *Godfather*, paid an emotional tribute describing him as someone who shaped careers, gave directors their breaks, and brought countless stories to life — calling his passing an irreplaceable loss to Indian cinema.

### Family He Leaves Behind

RB Choudary is survived by his wife Mahjabeen and four sons — actor **Jiiva**, actor-producer **Jithan Ramesh**, production house manager **Suresh**, and entrepreneur **Jeevan**, who heads the family’s steel business.

### FAQs

### **Q: Who was RB Choudary and what was he known for?**

 RB Choudary was the founder of Super Good Films, a veteran producer known for backing iconic South Indian films starring Vijay, Pawan Kalyan, Mohanlal, and Chiranjeevi across four decades.

### **Q: How did RB Choudary pass away and who are his survivors?**

He passed away on May 5, 2026, following a road accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and is survived by his wife Mahjabeen and four sons including actors Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh.