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Malayalam Presenter-Actor Rajesh Keshav Critically Ill After Onstage Collapse in Kochi

Hospital sources say recovery prospects will be clearer after 72 hours of ventilator-supported care following emergency angioplasty.

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Malayalam Actor Rajesh Critical After Collapsing During Live Show, Friends Turn Emotional

Overview

  • The 49-year-old reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during the final moments of a public event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kochi.
  • He was rushed to Lakeshore Hospital within 15–20 minutes, where doctors performed an emergency angioplasty.
  • Keshav remains in the ICU on life support, with clinicians monitoring for possible mild brain injury.
  • Hospital sources quoted on Wednesday said cardiac function has improved, though his condition is still critical.
  • Colleagues and fans, including filmmaker Prathap Jayalakshmi, have issued public appeals for prayers and support.