RB Choudary, a veteran film producer known for his contributions to Tamil cinema, tragically passed away in a road accident near Joontha village in Beawar district, Rajasthan, on May 5, 2026. He was returning from a wedding ceremony when his vehicle collided with a roadside wall after losing control due to stray cattle. The impact was fatal, and he died at the scene at the age of 76. Prominent figures from the Tamil film industry, including actor Vijay, attended his funeral in Chennai on May 6. Emotional footage showed Vijay, visibly moved, placing a large garland on Choudary's casket and comforting Jiiva, who was inconsolable. Other stars, such as Mammootty, Dhanush, and Suriya Shivakumar, also paid their respects, highlighting the significant loss felt within the film community.