Kannada actor Shivarajkumar undergoes successful cancer surgery in US

Bengaluru: Kannada film star Shivarajkumar recently underwent successful surgery to remove his cancerous bladder at a hospital in Miami, USA, as confirmed by the surgeon who performed the operation. Dr. Murugesh Manoharan also shared that an artificial bladder was created using Shivarajkumar’s intestine.

The video message, which included Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa and the actor's wife Geetha (who is also Bangarappa's sister), assured fans that the surgery was successful. Dr. Manoharan mentioned that the actor’s vitals remained stable throughout the surgery and recovery process.

Later, the actor's family shared a press release stating, “We are pleased to share an update regarding Shivarajkumar's recent medical procedure. The surgery performed earlier on Wednesday was successful and we are glad to report that Shivarajkumar is now in stable condition and recovering well.”

Shivarajkumar is currently under observation to ensure his full recovery, receiving dedicated care from an experienced medical team. The family expressed their gratitude to the actor’s fans, colleagues, and well-wishers for their continued support and prayers, promising to share further updates on his recovery soon.

A beloved figure in the Kannada film industry, Shivarajkumar is the eldest son of legendary actor Rajkumar. Having appeared in over 125 films, he made his debut in 1974 with Srinivasana Kalyana and is known for his roles in films like Janumada Jodi, Jogi, Anand, Om, and Chigurida Kanasu.

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