Updated on: 19 August, 2024 11:39 PM IST |Sudheesh SK
Here are top 5 South Indian actors and actresses battled serious illnesses, overcame challenges, and continued to inspire the film industry and society with their resilience.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent actress in Tamil and Telugu cinema, revealed in 2022 that she has a rare autoimmune disorder called myositis. This inflammatory muscle disease, if left untreated, can lead to permanent muscle cell damage and may result in paralysis, severely impacting normal life
Mamta Mohandas, a leading actress in Malayalam cinema, recently starred in Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film, Maharaja. Despite her long-standing career in the industry, Mamta revealed in 2023 that she is battling a rare condition called vitiligo. She had previously been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer in 2009
South Indian actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of the legendary Kamal Haasan, revealed in June 2022 that she is dealing with PCOS ie Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. To manage her condition, she emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep
Telugu actor Rana Daggubati, known for his role in Baahubali, has disclosed that he has undergone both a kidney and cornea transplant. He emphasized that poor heart health and uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to kidney damage, noting that dealing with such health issues is challenging
Rajinikanth has faced several significant health challenges throughout his career. In October 2021, he underwent carotid artery revascularization surgery to restore normal blood flow to the brain after experiencing giddiness.
In 2020, he was hospitalized for fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, with an MRI revealing infarction, a condition that can be managed with treatment. Earlier, in 2011, he suffered from severe emesis ie..vomiting and required hospitalization. Despite these health issues, Rajinikanth's resilience and determination allowed him to continue working and delivering successful films, serving as an inspiration to many..
In 2020, he was hospitalized for fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, with an MRI revealing infarction, a condition that can be managed with treatment. Earlier, in 2011, he suffered from severe emesis ie..vomiting and required hospitalization. Despite these health issues, Rajinikanth's resilience and determination allowed him to continue working and delivering successful films, serving as an inspiration to many..
