Overview

• The veteran presenter collapsed during the closing moments of a programme at Kochi’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sunday night.
• He was rushed to Lakeshore Hospital within 15–20 minutes, where doctors performed an emergency angioplasty.
• He remains on ventilator support with limited responses, according to filmmaker Prathap Jayalakshmi’s social-media update.
• Hospital sources report improved cardiac function and suspect slight brain involvement, adding that his condition is still critical.
• A clearer update on recovery is expected after a 72-hour observation period as colleagues and fans continue to post prayers.