Veteran Tamil cinema actor Rajesh died in Chennai on Thursday. He suffered a sudden heart attack this morning (May 29) and was rushed to the hospital, after which he was declared dead.
Rajesh's body has been kept at his residence in Rampuram, Chennai, for the public to pay their last respects. His sudden demise has left the film industry and fans in shock and grief.
He acted in more than 150 films, including Nayak, Khalnayak and Gunachitra. His role in Bhagyaraj's film 'Andha 7 Days' also impressed many. He acted in films like Journey's End, Fear Not Fear and New Ragas. He continued to play character roles even after 2000.