Rajinikanth Fan Dies By Suicide After Financial Strain From Charitable Acts To Honor His Idol

In a tragic incident near Pallavaram, a devoted fan of actor Rajinikanth, Rajini Raghu, reportedly committed suicide due to the overwhelming financial burden he faced from his charitable activities.

Raghu, 54, an auto driver from Anakaputhur Mettu Street, Chennai, has been the president of the Anakai Rajinikanth Fans’ Association for the past 48 years. Known for his dedication to Rajinikanth, he often organized welfare initiatives around the actor’s birthday and film releases, including providing food, school supplies, and bicycles for the differently abled. According to his family, Raghu borrowed over ₹10 lakh from various sources, including friends, relatives, and banks, to fund these events.

Despite his generosity, Raghu’s financial situation became increasingly strained. Raghu’s wife, Chithra, had left for work as usual on the day of the incident. It is reported that a bank employee came to the house to collect money for a loan and engaged in a confrontation with Raghu, which escalated into verbal abuse. This interaction, according to relatives, contributed to his mental distress.

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Tragically, later that day, on 7 January 2024, Raghu was found dead at home. The Shankar Nagar police responded to the scene and sent the body to Chromepet Government Hospital for an autopsy. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.