New Delhi: Veteran actor and superstar Mahesh Babu’s father Krishna was hospitalised after he suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.
According to IANS, doctors at Continental Hospital said that his condition is critical but somewhat stable and the next 24 hours will be critical.
The actor is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit and is on a ventilator, doctors said. He was reportedly brought to Continental Hospital in Gachibowli around 2 a.m. in an unconscious state.
A video clip of a doctor sharing an update about Krishna’s health condition has surfaced on social media. In the clip, the doctor states, “the cardiologists immediately performed CPR and in 20 minutes he was brought out of cardiac arrest.”
According to IANS, a team of doctors including cardiologists and critical care specialists were keeping a close watch on his condition. The doctors made it clear that they can't say anything about the outcome for next 24 hours or 48 hours.
All close family members of the veteran actor went to the hospital after he was admitted there.
The veteran actor, whose full name is Ghattamnaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy, turned 79 in May this year. The superstar of yesteryears was reported to be depressed since the death of his wife Indira Devi in September. She had been suffering from a prolonged illness. In January, he lost his elder son Ramesh Babu.
As the word spread about Krishna's hospitalisation, messages poured in from all over for his speedy recovery.
In a career spanning five decades, Krishna acted in more than 350 films. In 2009, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian cinema. Considered as one of the first superstars of Telugu Cinema, Krishna was last seen on screen in the 2016 Telugu film, 'Sri Sri'.
(With IANS inputs)