Actor Rajesh Sharma was hospitalized after a suspected insect bite on the set of Prabhas’ upcoming film. His health deteriorated rapidly, leading to severe symptoms including high fever and breathlessness.
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Actor Rajesh Sharma hospitalized after insect bite on Prabhas' film set.
Health deteriorated with high fever, breathlessness, and leg infection.
Admitted to Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria; under observation.
Family thanks Prosenjit Chatterjee and fans for support.
Actor Rajesh Sharma has been hospitalised after suffering an insect bite on the set of Prabhas ’ next film. Actor Sudipa Chatterjee issued a press note regarding his health on social media on behalf of his family. She mentioned that the actor is under observation at a hospital in Dhakuria, West Bengal, after his health deteriorated.
But six hours later, the actor began experiencing severe pain in his right leg and felt unwell. “Despite his worsening condition, he boarded a flight back to Kolkata. During the journey, he developed a high fever, became increasingly restless, and his health deteriorated further. The following day, he was admitted to Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria,” read the note. More than a day has passed since his hospitalisation but he suffers from high fever, breathlessness and a progressing infection in his right leg.
The hospital’s team is conducting investigations and treatment, with an update expected on Thursday following an official assessment. “We sincerely thank everyone for their love, prayers, and support-especially the media, the Bengal Motion Pictures Artists’ Forum, Rajesh’s friends and well-wishers, and above all, Shri Prosenjit Chatterjee, who has been a constant source of guidance and support during this difficult time. On behalf of Rajesh Sharma’s mother and the entire family, we express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has stood by us,” read the end of the note.
Prabhas is currently shooting for Hanu Raghavapudi’s Fauzi and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit . It is unknown on which set the incident took place. Rajesh most recently starred in Bhooth Bangla and Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam).
Rajesh Sharma’s condition remains critical as doctors await test results. The incident highlights on-set safety concerns, with fans and industry colleagues rallying for his recovery.
