Originally from Kerala, Roy built Confident Group into one of the leading real estate developers in Kerala and Bengaluru, delivering projects across Kerala and Karnataka.
A lover of luxury cars, Roy was equally known for his attachment to his first vehicle — a humble Maruti 800 — which he often said kept him grounded. He had also produced four Malayalam films.
In a tribute posted on Facebook, Confident Group described him as its “beloved leader”.
“Our beloved leader has departed from us, but not from the path he showed us,” the company said.
Roy’s death has deeply shaken the real estate community and thousands of Confident Group customers. Tributes poured in from business leaders and public figures.
Chef and entrepreneur Suresh Pillai called Roy a mentor, writing, “Still hard to believe. A great mentor to me. Rest in peace, Roy sir.”
Businessman Gokulam Gopalan remembered him as a man of integrity. “In business, he was a decent person who kept his word,” he said.
As investigations continue, CJ Roy’s death raises troubling questions about pressure, power and the invisible burdens carried even by those who seem to have everything.