Veteran television anchor and actor Rajesh Keshav, known as RK, is struggling for his life after suffering a cardiac arrest during a live event in Kochi on Sunday night. The 49 -year -old fell on the stage during the closing moments of a public event, shocking the audience and organizers.

Rajesh was rushed to Lakeshore Hospital, where doctors performed an emergency angioplasty. Since then he has been placed on ventilator support and has been under intensive care. Doctors suspect mild brain damage due to the condition, given that during minor movements, their overall response is limited.

Filmmaker Pratap Jayalakshmi posted an update on her health on Facebook. He wrote, “Our dear friend Rajesh now has your heartfelt prayers. This Crown Plaza Hotel, Kochi was at the end of the incident on Sunday night that he collapsed. Some minor agitation now and again.”

He added, “Doctors suspect that the condition may cause mild damage to the brain. We have now realized that everything he needs to come back to life is our love and prayer. He who used to electrify the stage with his performance, still rely on machines.

For decades, a dear person on Malayalam television, Rajesh gained popularity as a charismatic host of many things and reality shows, earning praise for his energy and quick intelligence. His work made him a domestic name in Kerala.

Apart from his anchoring career, Rajesh also starred in Malayalam films such as ‘Beautiful’ (2011), ‘Trivandrum Lodge’ (2012), ‘Hotel California’ (2013), ‘Ni-Naa’ (2015), and ‘Theatum Purutha Achuthan’ (2018). His The upcoming projects include ‘Shero’ And ‘Oru Wadakkan Thertum’.

Over the years, he has shared the stage with some of India’s biggest stars, including Mohanlal, Kamal HaasanSanjay Dutt, Suria, Tamannaah Bhatia, Trisha Krishnan, and Rashmika Mandanna, strengthens their place as a versatile entertainer.