Kannada Star Shivarajkumar Shares Emotional Story Of Beating Cancer, Ready For Screen Comeback

Kannada superstar Dr. Shivarajkumar shared an emotional video from the US on New Year’s Day 2025, opening up about his battle with cancer.

Shivarajkumar had spoken publicly about his health struggles, without directly mentioning cancer.

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Kannada superstar Dr. Shivarajkumar, son of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar, shared an emotional video from the US on New Year’s Day 2025, opening up about his battle with cancer and reassuring fans of his strong return to the big screen.

Kannada actor Shivarajkumar shares an emotional video

In the heartfelt video, Shivarajkumar extended his New Year wishes and admitted, “I am hesitant to speak as I might get emotional at this moment. Leaving Karnataka was a very emotional experience for me. Under these circumstances, fear is inevitable, but the support of my fans has significantly reduced it.”

Reflecting on his journey, he shared, “The way the doctors took care of me gave me immense courage. While shooting for the movie ‘45’, I underwent chemotherapy and even filmed the climax fight scene. As the date to leave for the US for treatment approached, I became anxious. However, my wife Geetha and daughter Nivedita stood by me throughout.”

He continued,“Dr Manohar, who treated me, cared for me like a child. My urinary bladder has been replaced, but there is no need for anyone to panic. I am doing well and will be back with double the energy. I thank all my fans for their unwavering support.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Geetha Shivarajkumar, appearing in the video with him, joyfully announced that all of his medical reports had come back negative, confirming that Shivarajkumar is cancer-free. “He recovered because of the blessings of his fans, and I will never forget this,” she said.

Shivarajkumar cancer battle

The actor’s surgery took place in Miami, where his cancerous bladder was successfully removed. Dr. Murugesh Manoharan, the surgeon, revealed that an artificial bladder was created using part of Shivarajkumar’s intestine.

In November, Shivarajkumar had spoken publicly about his health struggles, without directly mentioning cancer. At the time, he said, “At the end of the day, I am a human being. I have a health issue and am currently undergoing treatment for it. I have completed a couple of treatment sessions, and a few more are pending. After that, I will undergo surgery, either in India or the US.”