29 May 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Veteran actor and businessman Rajesh Williams, who had acted in hundreds of Tamil and Malayalam films and TV serials, died in Chennai on Thursday (29 May). He was 75. Through his career, Rajesh was known for playing a range of roles as a lead actor and a supporting character artiste.
Veteran actor Rajesh dies
Rajesh’s nephew confirmed the news to DT Next that the actor-businessman died on Thursday. He had complained of low blood pressure in the morning and had died on the way to the hospital. He is survived by daughter Divya and son Deepak, who debuted as an actor in 2014. His wife, Joan Sylvia Vanathirayar, died in 2012.
Radhika Sarathkumar shares condolences
After news broke of his death, Radhika Sarathkumar mourned his passing on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Deeply shocked and sudden to hear of #rajesh s unexpected demise. Shared so many movies together and had a deep respect to his wide knowledge of cinema and life, will be missed by family, friends and film fraternity. #RIP.”
Producer-author G Dhananjayen posted, “Very sad to read about the passing away of Actor #Rajesh sir, a fine actor and a respected person in film industry. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace sir.”
Summary:
Veteran actor Rajesh has passed away at the age of 75 in Chennai. Actress Radhika Sarathkumar expressed her heartfelt condolences on his demise.