Ahead of Bhairathi Ranagal¡¯s release, Shivarajkumar says he is being treated for health issues & reassures fans

Shivarajkumar is one of the biggest names in the Kannada film industry. The mass hero enjoys a strong fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and powerful performances. The veteran actor has also starred some of Sandalwood¡¯s most-loved classics and proved that he is second to none. Shivanna is now in the limelight for a worrying reason. In a new interview, the legend revealed that he is undergoing treatment for a medical condition.

Shivanna opens up about his health

Shivarajkumar, who prefers keeping his personal life under wraps, has shared an update about his health. In an interaction with a Republic Kannada, the star revealed that he is undergoing treatment for a health issue and added that he has gained enough confidence to deal with the crisis.

¡°I am also a human being, and I have a problem. It has come, and I am taking treatment for it. I have about four sessions of treatment to complete,¡± he said.

Shivanna went on to add that he initially wanted to keep the issue under wraps to avoid panic among his fans. He, however, refrained from revealing the exact nature of his condition.

All about Shivarajkumar¡¯s rise to stardom

Shivanna, who is Kannada thespian Dr Rajkumar¡¯s son, began his career with Anand (1986) and soon emerged as an inseparable part of the industry. His notable films include Om, AK 47, and Bajarangi.

In 2023, he was seen alongside Rajinikanth in the Tamil biggie Jailer. The actioner did well at the box office and received rave reviews with most critics lauding the performances and the intriguing plot. The cast included Mohanlal, Tamannaah, Jackie Shroff, and Ramya Krishnan.

Shivanna then appeared alongside Dhanush in Captain Miller. The film, which hit the screens in 2024, did reasonably well at the box office. It was directed by Arun Matheswaran, who rose to fame with Rocky. He had earlier served as the dialogue writer of Madhavan¡¯s Irudhi Suttru.

Shivarajkumar is currently gearing up for the release of Bhairathi Ranagal. The actioner, slated to hit the screens on November 15. It is a sequel and prequel to Mufti. Bhairathi Ranagal features Rahul Bose and Chaya Singh in important roles.