Real estate company Confident Group founder CJ Roy
Real estate company Confident Group founder C.J. Roy, 57, died by suicide at his office on Friday between 3:00-3:15 PM, reportedly following an income tax interrogation. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and the events preceding it.
He was rushed to Narayana Hospital in HSR Layout, where he was declared “brought dead.” He is survived by his wife and two children.
The company has been a known name in media sponsorships, including several seasons of the Malayalam TV reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam. Confident also sponsored the Sri Lankan cricket team during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 and the West Indies team in 2013-14. Roy produced and co-produced approximately seven feature films in Malayalam and Kannada.
Roy was in possession of a licensed gun. He was also involved in tax litigation with the Income Tax Department in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and Karnataka High Court over assessment and tax issues, including disputes over tax assessments and appellate proceedings.
The company has projects across residential and commercial segments in Kerala and Bengaluru (11 projects), with 13 residential upcoming projects in Bengaluru.
Published on January 30, 2026
