Health update: Veteran actor Sarath Babu battling serious health issues, put on ventilator

It is with deep concern that the news of veteran actor Sarath Babu's critical health condition has surfaced. The actor, who has made a name for himself in the South Indian film industry with his remarkable acting skills, has been admitted to a multispecialty hospital in Hyderabad.

According to the latest reports, Sarath Babu is suffering from multi-organ damage and is said to be in a critical state. The sources reveal that the actor contracted sepsis, which further led to the deterioration of his kidneys, lungs, liver, and other organs. Sepsis is a severe medical condition that requires immediate treatment; otherwise, it can lead to multi-organ failure and be life-threatening.

Sarath Babu has been put on ventilator support in the hospital, as per the reports, to help him breathe. This is his second hospitalisation in recent weeks, and it has left his fans and colleagues worried about his health.

Sarath Babu, born as Satyam Babu Dixithulu, has been a part of the film industry for over five decades, with more than 230 movies to his credit. He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam movies and has won nine Nandi awards for his outstanding supporting roles.

The actor started his career in Telugu cinema with 'Rama Rajyam' in 1973 and made his Tamil debut in K Balachander's 'Pattina Pravesam' in 1977. He rose to fame in Tamil cinema with his portrayal of Venkatachalam in K Balachander's 'Nizhal Nijamagiradhu' in 1978. In Malayalam cinema, he made his debut with 'Sarapancharam' in 1979 and got his first break in Kannada cinema with 'Tulasidala' in 1984.

Sarath Babu has been an integral part of the Indian film industry and has always impressed the audience with his stellar performances. His last movie was the 2021 Telugu film 'Vakeel Saab,' directed by Venu Sriram, and his last Tamil film was 'Vasantha Mullai,' released in 2023.

The veteran actor's health condition has left his fans and colleagues praying for his speedy recovery. We hope that he gets better soon and continues to entertain the audience with his exceptional acting skills.