Veteran actor Ponnambalam has been hospitalized again

Veteran Tamil actor and stuntman Ponnambalam has been hospitalised again due to ongoing health complications.

He had previously battled severe kidney-related issues and had undergone surgery, with many film industry personalities, notably Chiranjeevi, providing financial and moral support for his recovery.

Recent reports indicate that he was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai after experiencing a recurrence of kidney-related infections.

He also recently underwent surgery related to his anus.

Ponnambalam has released an emotional audio message from his hospital bed, stating, “I have reached rock bottom financially. I sincerely thank everyone who helped me before. I’m in need again—please pray for me.” He also mentioned that he had been admitted to Apollo Hospital for about 40 days previously and is now in a normal ward after being in the ICU. Doctors have reportedly told him that it might take another two and a half months for him to fully recover.

The news has generated a wave of concern and sympathy from fans and members of the film fraternity, who are wishing him a speedy recovery.